Boxer

George Foreman

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

Full Name

Age

Birthday

January 10, 1949

Death Date

Birth Sign

Capricorn

Born

United States

Relationship

Height

6′ 4″

Net Worth

About

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".

George Foreman Timeline

<div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1949</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>George Foreman is Born</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>On January 10, 1949, George Edward Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1968</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Wins Gold Medal in Mexico City Olympics</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Wins the gold medal in the heavyweight boxing division at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1973</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Defeats Joe Frazier to Become Heavyweight Champion</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>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 id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1977</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Knocked Out by Muhammad Ali in Rumble in the Jungle</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>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 id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1994</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Becomes Heavyweight Champion Again at Age 45</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>At age 45, George Foreman defeats Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>1999</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Launches The George Foreman Grill</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>George Foreman launches The George Foreman Grill which becomes one of the most successful kitchen appliances ever.</div></div></div><div id='' class='timeline_item_2'><div id='' class='timeline_left'><div id='' class='timeline_date-text-4'>2015</div></div><div id='' class='timeline_centre'></div><div id='' class='timeline_right'><div id='' class='timeline_text-5 timeline_text_title'>Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame</div><div id='' class='timeline_text-5'>Foreman is inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame for his accomplishments as a boxer.</div></div></div>

Why We Love George Foreman

5 Interesting Facts about George Foreman

<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>

Frequently Asked Questions

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.