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.

Second retirement

Foreman planned to box a return bout against Larry Holmes in 1999, but after the cancellation of the bout, he said he had no plans to resume his career as a boxer. However, he announced in February 2004 he was training for one comeback fight, but his plans were stopped by his wife.

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Larry Holmes - 1999

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He has a record of 76 wins, 5 losses and 68 wins by knockout. He is now an avid autograph signer. Apart from his ads for Meineke mufflers, Foreman also tours the world promoting his George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine. Ironically, Foreman has made more money from his grilling machine contracts than he made during his entire boxing career. He has 10 children (5 daughters and 5 sons) with his wife, Joan; all 5 sons are named George. His daughter, Freeda Foreman, is a former competitor in the sport of Women's boxing.

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Autograph - Meineke - George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine - Freeda Foreman - Women's boxing

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In January of 2003, Foreman was elected to the International Boxing Hall Of Fame, where he was inducted in June. That same year, he was named boxing's ninth greatest puncher of all time by Ring Magazine (see Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time).

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2003 - International Boxing Hall Of Fame - June - Ring Magazine - Ring Magazine's list of 100 greatest punchers of all time

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