He had, without question, the heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing." George Foreman is shown on the set of the tv show, "Better Late Than Never," in September 1, 2015.

Read more George Foreman's story was full of determination, writes JOHNNY NELSON He will be regarded as one of the greats for a long time to come because of his journey He was an honest talent ...

FILE – George Foreman, left, hits Michael Moorer in the face with a left during the second round of their heavyweight championship fight at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994.

How did George Foreman get his start? Born on Jan. 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, George Foreman grew up in Houston. “I went into boxing at the age of 17 to lose weight and become a great street ...

“We have lost a true American legend. George Foreman was more than just a two-time heavyweight champion, he was a symbol of strength, resilience, faith, and redemption.

George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of boxing, died on Friday at the age of 76. He had 81 fights as a professional, winning 76 of them — 68 by knockout.

George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable fight in boxing history. A full 20 years later in 1994, the ...