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Foreman is the oldest to ever win the world heavyweight boxing championship of major honors and the second-oldest in any weight class after Bernard Hopkins (at light heavyweight). He retired in 1997 at the age of 48, with a final record of 76 wins (68 knockouts) and 5 losses.
Apr 27, 2023 · George Foreman won Olympic gold in 1968 and powered through boxing’s heavyweight division to become world champion in 1973. He returned to the ring after a 10-year hiatus and amazingly became ...
May 9, 2024 · George Foreman (born January 10, 1949, Marshall, Texas, U.S.) is an American boxer who twice was the world heavyweight champion (1973–74, 1994–95). When Foreman regained the heavyweight title at age 45, he was the oldest world heavyweight champion.
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Nov 24, 2009 · On November 5, 1994, George Foreman, age 45, becomes boxing’s oldest heavyweight champion when he defeats 26-year-old Michael Moorer in the 10th round of their WBA fight in Las Vegas. More...
With the victory, at the age of 45, Foreman became the oldest fighter ever to win the heavyweight crown as well as the boxer with the most time between one world championship and the next. Foreman gave away his titles in 1995, after defending them against Axel Schultz and refusing a rematch.
Jun 11, 2018 · Amateur boxer, 1966-68; won gold medal in heavyweight division in 1968 Olympic Games; went professional in 1969; became heavyweight champion of the world, January 22, 1973, by defeating Joe Frazier; lost title to Muhammad Ali in 1974; retired from professional boxing, 1977.
Jan 20, 2023 · On Jan. 22, 1973, George Foreman took the championship from Joe Frazier in a bout that staggered the world of boxing. George Foreman (right) slides a right past champion Joe Frazier’s chin in the first round of the title fight in Kingston, Jamaica, on Jan. 22, 1973. Associated Press. By Branson Wright @BransonWright. January 20, 2023.
