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Late heavyweight contender George Chuvalo named Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman as the finest fighters he encountered during his Hall of Fame career, according to a 2014 interview republished by The Ring following Chuvalo's death on September 12 at age 89.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Son of Late Boxing Legend, Who Beat George Foreman, Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer at 36

Yesterday, James McKenzie Morrison, or as he is more commonly known, Kenzie Morrison, took to social media and broke the news—he has been diagnosed with stomach cancer.

Boxing News / KO on SI / May 28

53-Year-Old Former Heavyweight Champion Eyes Comeback and George Foreman's Record

Twelve years after what many believed was his final fight in the ring, a 53-year-old boxer claims he will make an unprecedented return. The former two-time heavyweight champion is not eyeing a one-fight return but claims he will be resuming his career in full and aims to become the oldest heavyweight champion of all time, he told WHAM-TV.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / May 25

Axel Schulz: Botha doping scandal hurt more than Foreman rematch

Former German heavyweight Axel Schulz says losing to a steroid cheat hurt worse than missing out on a George Foreman rematch that would have paid him millions.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / December 17

Boxing’s 2025: RIP George Foreman, Tom Gerbasi And Now The Retirement of Terence Crawford

Friends, is it to you the most wonderful time of the year? Not me, not as Nick Reiner stories gum up my scrolling stations. Hoping that dirty and sad saga is a psychic belch, an exorcise offering to the gods of future prospects, i.e., the Fates.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / November 5

George Foreman broke 43 year old boxing record with one of the most savage knockouts of all time

The late George Foreman was a history maker and breaker during his illustrious heavyweight run amongst his fellow boxing icons. One of the most formidable

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15 famous athletes who took up voice acting

We know them for their dominance on the court and field, but these famous athletes have also captivated audiences with their voice-over work in movies, shows, and iconic ads.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / September 26

Former George Foreman and Evander Holyfield opponent said shock fighter was better than both

Neither George Foreman nor Evander Holyfield were the best opponent this boxer faced. In their respective careers, the Americans cemented their statuses as genuine icons of the fight game.

Boxing News / Yardbarker

27 sports documentaries every fan should watch at least once

There are many reasons we love sports. We get to watch tremendous athletes do amazing things. The nature of sports also leads to intense stakes as teams and athletes vie for victory.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 2, 2025

George Foreman followed up Joe Frazier domination with a controversial knockout against ‘King’ in Japan

George Foreman’s reign as world Heavyweight champion began in spectacular fashion, but his first title defense was as controversial as it was dominant.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / September 1, 2025

George Foreman was branded ‘The dirtiest fighter in the world’ by an opponent he knocked out inside the first round

On this day: George Foreman left a boxer furious after finishing him in just two minutes. In his career, the American cemented his status as one of the heaviest hitters to have ever walked the face of the Earth.

20 athletes who struck it rich in retirement

Superstars in the four major sports tend to make a fortune. If you're one of the best of the best, you should be set for life. However, many athletes haven't stopped there, and in fact they have made their real fortunes after their careers have ended.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / July 31, 2025

Jim Lampley Goes Down The Memory Lane of HBO Boxing

International Boxing Hall of Famer Jim Lampley is undoubtedly the voice of boxing. With detailed commentary underlined with slivers of empathy, turning boxing into a larger human narrative, Lampley has certainly enriched the boxing experiences of a generation.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 26, 2025

‘I got hit by a car, that’s how it felt’… Shannon Briggs says who hits harder between George Foreman and Lennox Lewis

Shannon Briggs is known as one of the hardest-hitting heavyweights of all time, adding substance to his nickname, ‘The Cannon’. The former world champion Briggs has shared the ring with some of the best heavyweights of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / May 9, 2025

George Foreman was hurt badly by a surprise boxing star during brutal heavyweight war

George Foreman suffered horrendous swelling around his eyes during an epic war with a fellow warrior. In his esteemed career, the American proved himself

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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 30, 2025

34-year-old Muhammad Ali defeated former George Foreman opponent in style to defend world titles

Muhammad Ali has been in countless high-profile fights over the course of his legendary and lengthy career. ‘The Greatest’ competed for 21 years in a period that would see him face George Foreman, Leon Spinks, and Joe Frazier, as well as Ali knocking out Oscar Bonavena.

Boxing News / MMA Weekly / March 31, 2025

Canelo Alvarez pays homage to the late George Foreman

George Foreman will forever be remembered as one of the greatest heavyweights ever. Since his death, positive messages regarding the knockout artist have flowed in, and Canelo Alvarez is the latest to share his thoughts about the iconic boxer.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 23, 2025

The cultural impact of champion George Foreman

With the recent death of heavyweight champion George Foreman, his legacy was larger than life. Foreman had a far-reaching, most valuable impact on not just the sport of boxing but on the world.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2025

Remembering George Foreman's own sitcom (with a future Emmy winner)

George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, passed away Friday at the age of 76.

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Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 22, 2025

George Foreman's Death Triggers Spike in Grill Searches

Boxing legend George Foreman’s death on Friday at age 76 sent shockwaves through the sports world, but while fans remembered his career in the ring, online interest turned sharply toward his successful business venture.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 22, 2025

Mike Tyson posts emotional tribute to late boxing legend George Foreman

And with the news of Foreman’s death at the age of 76 on Friday, Tyson took to social media to pay tribute to one of boxing’s legends.

Boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman's cultural impact went well beyond boxing

Boxing News / Yardbarker / March 22, 2025

George Foreman's cultural impact went well beyond boxing

George Foreman, one of professional boxing's most fearsome and greatest champions, died at the age of 76.

Boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76

Mike Tyson posts emotional tribute to late boxing legend George Foreman

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 10, 2025

George Foreman: The Man Who Defied Time And Defeated The Odds

George Foreman is an American former professional boxer, the 76-year old competed for 30 years between 1967 to 1997. During his younger days, he was nicknamed Big George, when he was a fighter, George was able to achieve the heavyweight championship twice and an Olympic gold medalist.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / October 30, 2024

Exclusive: ‘Rumble In The Jungle’ 50th Anniversary With George Foreman & Larry Merchant

It is almost a “you had to be there” situation, how badass George Foreman was in the first half of 1974. 40-0, seeking to look to soothe the inner turmoil of his soul via contained violence for the entertainment of the masses.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / April 20, 2024

Legends of Boxing: George Foreman

Whenever an athlete makes it to the top, there’s a chance they may fall from grace altogether. Sometimes, fighters like Buster Douglas collapse, returning to regular life.