George Foreman

George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas) is a former boxer who was twice Heavyweight Champion of the world, a successful businessman, and an ordained Christian minister. His nickname is Big George.

Background

Foreman, son of JB and Nancy Foreman, was born in Marshall, Texas and raised in Houston, Texas's Fifth Ward. During his youth, he was often in trouble with the law. He joined the Job Corps and there discovered he had talent for boxing.

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Marshall, Texas - Houston, Texas - Fifth Ward - Job Corps

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Foreman had a stellar amateur boxing career, culminating in winning the heavyweight class gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games. When he held an American flag in his hand as he stood on the victor's stand, a few members of the black community chastised him for being an Uncle Tom.

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1968 - Mexico City - Olympic Games - American - Uncle Tom

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