Tag: George Foreman

How Heavyweight Boxing Legend, George Foreman, Died

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Big George: All you need to know about the two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist   Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle…

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‘I Can’t Match Somebody That Big,’ Mike Tyson Reveals Only Boxer Who Hit Harder Than Him

Ganiyu Amodu

Many boxing historians consider Mike Tyson to be the hardest puncher to ever step foot between the ropes. ‘Iron Mike’ left a lasting legacy of destruction during his 20-year stint in the paid ranks. The American boxing icon laid waste to his first 28 opponents and became the youngest heavyweight champion at the age of 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old by flattening Trevor Berbick in 1986. Of his 50 career wins (50-7) Tyson finished 44 of them inside the distance, including 24 in the opening stanza. The…

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