Boxer

George Foreman

George Foreman is a two-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist and entrepreneur famous for the George Foreman Grill.

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Age
75
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Capricorn
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6′ 4″
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% of people who know them
88%
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6%
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George Foreman is an American professional boxer, two-time world heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist Minister, author, and successful entrepreneur. He is most infamously known for his "Rope-a-Dope" boxing tactic against Muhammad Ali, earning him the nickname of "Big George".

<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>George Foreman is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 10, 1949, George Edward Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Wins Gold Medal in Mexico City Olympics</div><div class='timeline-text'>Wins the gold medal in the heavyweight boxing division at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Defeats Joe Frazier to Become Heavyweight Champion</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 22, 1973, George Foreman knocked out Joe Frazier in the second round to become the Heavyweight Champion of the World.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1977</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Knocked Out by Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle</div><div class='timeline-text'>George Foreman is famously knocked out by Muhammad Ali in the eighth round of their match, known as the "Rumble in the Jungle".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Becomes Heavyweight Champion Again at Age 45</div><div class='timeline-text'>At age 45, George Foreman defeats Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1999</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Launches The George Foreman Grill</div><div class='timeline-text'>George Foreman launches The George Foreman Grill which becomes one of the most successful kitchen appliances ever.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>Foreman is inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a boxer.</div></div></div>

<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Won Olympic Gold Medal</h3><p class='facts-text'>George Foreman won an Olympic gold medal in the heavyweight boxing division at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Youngest Heavyweight Champion</h3><p class='facts-text'>At the age of 20, George Foreman became the youngest boxer to ever win the world heavyweight championship.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Had a Comeback in His 40s</h3><p class='facts-text'>After retiring from boxing, George Foreman made an incredible comeback in his 40s and won the world heavyweight title for the second time in 1994.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Invented Lean Mean Grilling Machine</h3><p class='facts-text'>George Foreman invented the Lean Mean Grilling Machine, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Is an Author and Entrepreneur</h3><p class='facts-text'>In addition to being a boxing champion, George Foreman is also a successful author and entrepreneur. He has written several books on health and fitness and he owns a line of grills and other kitchen appliances.</p></div></div>

When is George Foreman birthday?

George Edward Foreman, an American professional boxer, was born on January 10, 1949, and is currently 74 years old. He is best known for his two reigns as world heavyweight champion and his successful business career, including the marketing of the George Foreman Grill.