RIP George Foreman: Boxing’s Oldest Heavyweight Champion

When the oldest heavyweight champion was 15, he was arrested for robbery.

Born into Houston’s 5th ward, he was always fighting.

Then a government program introduced him to boxing.

By 19 he was a rugged street fighter—but he was FOCUSED.

He shocked the world when he won the 1968 Olympic Games with his toughness and power.

Then he challenged Joe Frazier—the legend who had beaten Muhammad Ali.

And proceeded to stun the world by knocking Frazier down six times in two rounds to win the heavyweight title with terrifying ease.

However he suddenly left boxing to became a preacher.

Then years later, at age 45, after discovering weight training, he returned to the ring.

Everyone said he was too old. Too slow.

And he shocked the world again—knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer to become the oldest boxing champ in history.

His name was George Foreman.

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