Big George Foreman - Career Recap

Big George Foreman had one of the most extraordinary careers during the long rich history of professional boxing.
Foreman won Olympic Gold in 1968, he was a two-time world heavyweight champion, and the most amazing thing about Foreman is that his two championship reigns were separated by more than 20 years. Indeed, the span between his two championship reigns included a complete 10 year absence from the ring, resulting in two clearly defined chapters during the long and illustrious career of Big George.
This career recap boxing documentary will provide a look back at the amazing career of Big George Foreman.
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This episode of Rummy's Corner was written, narrated, and produced by Geoffrey Ciani (aka - Rummy).
The Best of Big George Foreman | Career Recap (Original Boxing Documentary)
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[@cubencis]

I’ll never get tired of hearing big George’s story

[@Montyhugo]

Movie comes out at the end of the month 👊

[@HalDanGhor]

Ali needed 51 rounds to barely beat Frasier and Norton, being the one who went down once. George Foreman only needed 4 little rounds to totally annihilate Frasier and Norton, sending them down for a total of 9 times. But Ali beat Foreman in 8 rounds.

[@markisaac3550]

Me to bro

[@dealingthereal6922]

@@HalDanGhoryep. That’s because STYLES make fights.

[@sus425]

@@HalDanGhor the most deadly game of rock paper scissors of all time!!

[@Captain_Rhodes]

A man around 40 years old having 5-10 fights a year. These days we are lucky to get 3 out of a 28 year old

[@jimmyvega3735]

3 would be a blessing... Usually its 4 or 5 within 2 years... And thats if you count 2 years after the exact date of the first fight.

[@papachis9535]

George started off being hated and feared, but ended up being loved and revered.

[@EverettBurger]

Older Foreman hiring the Old Mongoose as his trainer was a match made in Heaven.

[@pauclyoung2124]

George foreman arguably top 5 heavyweight boxers of all time

[@RummysCorner]

Agreed. I personally have him in my Top 5.

[@ReservoirPunk]

Easily. 1. Louis 2. Ali 3. Lewis 4. Foreman 5. Holmes

[@maofas]

Unquestionably top 5, arguably #1.

[@RummysCorner]

Same Top 5 here Tommy (albeit slightly different ordering, but no arguments from me regarding your list). Cheers!

[@panosk.1161]

@@RummysCorner yeah Rammy from what I remember you rate Holmes above George... Although the fight with Moorer was something to brink tear to my eyes every time.. Every time...

[@jamescooke6032]

Not only is it a great career. From what I've seen in every interview foreman is a magnificent man. The way he spoke about oliver mccall melt down, the way he spoke about how he wasn't complaining about a blatant robbery against Shannon biggs. Just a superb man, magnificent fighter and a top tier salesman!

[@mrkipling2201]

The way he stopped people attacking the commentary team after the Golota v Bowe fight, the first one. When a riot sort of broke out at MSG. Have you seen that aftermath?? When Lou Duva collapsed in the ring and everyone thought he was really badly injured or sick??

[@pigeonboy7102]

How can you not love Big George

[@johnpowers3316]

One of most underrated Athletes of all time. He was most relaxed Athlete I've ever seen. Heartbeat is at turtle pace

[@WarioSaysSo]

"Big" George Foreman 76-5-0, KO's 68 1968 Olympic HW Gold medalist (19 years young) Undisputed 2-time Heavyweight Champion of the World: 1973-1974 & 1994-1997.

[@EverettBurger]

During the second half of his career, George was in the ring with guys like Briggs, Morrison, Cooper (Oliver McCall stated that Bert Cooper hit him the hardest than anyone else...and that was in sparring), Holyfield, Cooney, Moorer, Stewart, etc. and wasn't knocked down. That's amazing.

[@KTF0]

Cooper had amazing offense, terrible defense. Easily would've been a World Champ had he had defense.

[@obama7828]

​@@KTF0his stamina and chin wasnt that good too

[@GentleGiant...]

Foreman switched his faith on himself onto God and older, heavier and slower than before turned The outcome positive. Amazing Reverend George!

[@daxmoney5011]

He did amazing in the 2 best eras in heavyweight boxing 70s and 90s so for me he is in my top 5

[@joet81]

Those guys were just built differently back then. Nowadays, most Champions fight once per year if that, but back then they were fighting five to 10 times per year!

[@deaconblackfire2896]

Put Old Foreman's brain in Young Foreman's body and there's not a man in the history of boxing that could chat to him, my personal GOAT whose only bad mark was a once in a lifetime set of scenarios and a once in a lifetime fighter combining to produce a 2/10 scenario, which is to say he wins that Ali fight 8 times out of 10, and that's why he never got the rematch in the time between that loss and when God called him to preach. The comeback thankfully ensures that Zaire alone will not be his legacy.

[@johnosullivan6439]

He never got a rematch with Ali because he was never again ranked as the mandatory challenger after Ali beat him in Zaire. Jimmy Young beat him on points in 1977 (after which he retired) and both Young and Ken Norton were ranked ahead of him for the right to face Ali. It wouldn't have mattered anyway - Ali was simply too fast, too skilful for Foreman, who was powerful but who moved around the ring like he'd been shot with tranquiliser darts.

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

@@johnosullivan6439 awful take. Have you even watched foreman fight?

[@bartjaku9174]

I still thing Ali in his prime would win. I agree withe the rest. If Ali would give rematach to foreman back then foreman would win

[@bartjaku9174]

​@@johnosullivan6439no. Im his prime? Yes Ali would be to fast for any foreman. If he would give him rematach back then? No foreman would win

[@bartjaku9174]

​@@johnosullivan6439Man foreman move bad in the ring? Just stop. Cutting corner like no other i remember then ggg.he wasnt a mover light on his feet. But ring he know very good what he was doing.

[@guntguardian3771]

I think, had young Foreman had the ring IQ and patience of his older self, he would probably have been the greatest heavyweight of all time. With that said, there's a reason Ali never gave him a rematch - he knew Foreman was incredibly dangerous, even though he did win the first fight.

[@steeltrap3800]

George is always a great subject. He really was a freak of nature. Monstrous power sometimes seemingly from nowhere, and an astoundingly good chin. Holyfield is on record as saying George was the hardest puncher he ever faced, including commenting along the lines of "even blocking some of his shots would shake you; it hurt". I'd be willing to bet on the loss to Briggs being crooked as hell. I suspect the powers that be wanted George to go away, and didn't want him getting in the way of a 'new' era; hard to imagine he'd have won against the also brilliant Lennox Lewis, mind you. Cheers

[@98coxl]

Always find his later entry into the heavyweight elite to be so interesting, an old guy, slow compared to his competition ...but a boxing mind that's been in the game for decades and the heaviest hands you'll ever face. Those late game shots against Moorer define the heavyweight division, it can all change so quick and that's what we love about it.

[@freemindthinkerezrapound5071]

The undisputed gentleman of heavyweight boxing

[@nmlols]

Best fighter that ever lived

[@bh1422]

Had the privilege of seeing him at the Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman fight in Johannesburg, South Africa. Larger than life!!!!!

[@jahkarl7376]

God bless you Rummy the nostalgia of the golden oldies brings such emotion. These guys were glorious.

[@RealNameDre]

Not only was he a great boxer, but he is a great over all person, with his work with the church and also very much involved in his community. Just a great role model, always helping those that need help. Big George will always be a great champion, and just a wonderful human being. 💯👏👍💪😀

[@ezsmith3765]

Considering what George accomplished in his 2nd career (and of course his first) he definitely has to be placed as a top 5 all time HW Boxer. - Olympic Gold - HW champ by KO > Frazier - KO > Norton - KO > Frazier ll - KO > Lyle 2nd career - TKO > D. Qawi - KO > Cooney - great fight VS Holyfield - KO > Moorer to become the oldest HW champ of all time. A record that still stands. - Out pointed S.Briggs (HW contender half Georges age) though the judges were obviously paid off. I got George at #3 all time HW.

[@samueldowney2806]

Same. Good call.

[@vernonleewarren280]

I love George Foreman. What a inspirational man

[@chubbycatfish4573]

Foreman will always be my favorite boxer of all time.

[@bjuganda7758]

You know what's weird for me, Big George looks so mature even at 25. Imagine being that young but look like someone in their 30's, that's crazy but amazing

[@geenadasilva9287]

God Bless George Edward Foreman. A wonderful human being and an extraordinary fighter. Rummy, you've alwats given Big George the credit he deserves, and been a great advocate of his greatness. it's much appreciated. I still go back to his 94 victory to find a little inspiration on dark times. A true giant amongst men.

[@AcrylicGoblin]

Maybe all those years off gave his brain/nervous system a chance to recover, allowing him to be sharp for his later career. Maybe it was just genetics. Whatever it was, it's damn impressive.

[@TheIkaraCult]

Watching Foreman's run up to Zaire, it emphasises just how monumental Ali's win was. It still defys logic. The greatest sporting moment of the 20th Century.

[@smokemeakipper1076]

Get Rummy as a pundit on the next UK boxing show 🇬🇧🇺🇲👌

[@cg5648]

I will never forget the Forman vs Lyle fight. Watched it on Wide World of Sports with my father. What a fight.

[@jamaali2358]

George Foreman what a beast he would just plough through his opponents

[@yocraigst]

George was not the best heavyweight boxer to ever do it, but he will always be my favorite. How can anyone NOT love George Foreman, the man!

[@joet81]

George has some absolutely vicious knockouts on his record and his fight against Ron Lyle was an all-time great. One of my favourite fights

[@adariepennant3389]

George Foreman 🇺🇸 vs Larry Holmes 🇺🇸 would have been a very good boxing match.

[@GRF64]

I would favour Holmes in that fight.

[@shauntaylor6040]

Me too, if Young could get a decision so could Holmes.

[@christiandaugherty6339]

Great to see a career recap on George Foreman. He's always been my personal favourite boxer. Brilliant work as always 👍🙂

[@RummysCorner]

Glad you enjoyed it, Christian. Thank you very much!

[@mr.doctorcaptain1124]

Same. Foreman is my personal goat

[@marccreation1052]

One of my faves. Foreman vs Lyle was such a great slugfest.

[@derekvandenburg6689]

Well done video good sir. What is crazy, they could not come up with the $ in 1999 for a Forman/Holmes fight but in 2023 someone comes up with millions for pay per views for instagram stars to box washed up MMA fighters.

[@yeeuoi7333]

The Foreman-Briggs robbery was scandalous.

[@jandro8370]

Another Rummy special about the Great Geroge Foreman! Very excited.

[@Dottor_J]

Beautiful recap of a legendary boxing career

[@StuartTheunissen]

Thank you Rummy, what a fantastic tribute!! Big George is indeed one of kind! Extraordinary human being.

[@SnakesDDT]

George Foreman is such an important part of boxing history. As a young man, he more pulverized his opponents into dust than outboxed them, leaving a trail of devastation and power. But beneath it all, you could sense he was a man unfulfilled and driven more by intimidation and fear (sounds like a certain Iron Mike if I do say so myself). After George found God, you could tell his motivators in the ring were completely different. A strategist (with his almost same power), George showed immense ring IQ and generalship, albeit all at a slower pace. His match against Holyfield is a triumph of courage and heart, as he displayed an incredible chin and, more importantly, a will to win that his younger self could only dream of against an absolutely prime Holyfield. He completely bamboozled Michael Moorer, and knew he could do it as well, telling Jim Lampley for months that's how it would go down. The classic what if of combining George's younger physical gifts with his older maturity and intellect....but hey, isn't that the lament of us all who age??? George Foreman is my favourite boxer and it's not even close. His type is cut from a cloth that is so rare to see these days but which is so important to boxing. He is a warrior. Rant over.

[@Ieatbabys123456]

Another quality video by Rummy. He never misses

[@spencerantoniomarlen-starr3069]

Those are some TOP notch elbows Hollyfield landed on Big George at -11:12 to -11:10 in this video!

[@isaiahraby7114]

It happened! It happened! I still get chills when I re-watch the Moorer knockout. And that Cooney knockout is still one of the most devastating I've ever seen.

[@adamappleton4631]

Love big George, his achievement goes way under the radar. Can't wait to watch the film in a couple of week's time.

[@ike420]

Nice work, Brother. This almost makes up for putting Leon Spinks in the top 5 Heavyweights of the 70's.

[@groomys67]

Quality as always Rummy.

[@RummysCorner]

Much appreciated. Cheers!

[@allknowerofwwetna1]

Another incredible video Rummy

[@vektile2717]

This is big.

[@bh1422]

Foreman vs. Lyle is one of the best heavyweight fights in history.

[@nicklausschubert298]

You da man rummy

[@80srocknroller]

His biopic will be released in movie theaters on Friday April 28 of this year and George Foreman himself is the executive producer

[@dannylagangonzalez6832]

I’m pretty sure that’s why this video was made.

[@samueldowney2806]

Can't wait! So hyped for it.

[@AFMMarcelD]

Sincerely hope that the story line is in accord with true life events.

[@J0HNJ0RDAN]

These career retrospectives are great.

[@melihcakmakli]

Great recap as usual! It also seems fitting that this video came only 12 days before his movie is released. Thanks :)

[@RummysCorner]

Thanks for watching, Melih! Cheers!

[@Eazy-ERyder]

Thanks for the recap. Look forward to the new movie on Big George. The champ has the true heart of a lion.

[@alvinjosebasa1158]

Hey Rummy! This video of the boxing career of George Foreman is as extraordinary as George himself. It may sound glorified but it truly is a testament of the massive transformation of a raw and rugged force of a brawler to a evangelic man disguised as a rejuvinated boxer. Your content deserves a 5-Star rating! I enjoyed it so much I want to be a Big George Grandson! Salute to the research, heavyweight tidbits, video editing and expository. ♡

[@RummysCorner]

Thank you so very much for the kind words, Alvin. I really appreciate it. Cheers!

[@user-ec7jl4fg1p]

Can’t wait to watch this one! Keep up the great content Rummy!

[@RummysCorner]

Thank you very much! Hope you enjoy it!

[@SamWade]

Fun fact, the day he won that world title at 45 he was wearing the very same shorts he had been wearing on that night in Zaire

[@NullaLexInk]

Perfect video to watch while we wait for Zhang vs. Joyce. Thanks Rummy!

[@countycricklewood]

His transition from where he was as a young fella. Big scary and powerful To where she is now. Big hearted friendly smiley individual

[@fasasitaiwo5782]

No doubt he's one of all time great boxers, a true champion. Nice Video Rummy Taiwo watching from Nigeria 🇳🇬👍🏿.

[@RummysCorner]

Thank you very much for watching, Taiwo. Cheers!

[@fasasitaiwo5782]

@@RummysCorner you always welcome 😊

[@miabueloesamunikeymipadrel4878]

For me, Foreman is top 3 of Heavyweight of all time. With Louis and Ali. Very good video, again. Thanks Rummy.

[@Montyhugo]

1st time I seen Foreman was on a taped delayed "Wide World of Sports" when he knocked out Frazier and was a big fan from there on out. When he came out of retirement I was keeping track of every fight. I checked all the boxing magazines and watched every match that was televised. I believe he won the Briggs fight and was definitely pissed! The people who watched that fight with me were all in agreement that George won. Looking back now? I'm thinking that was a good way too end his boxing career. 👍✌️❤️🙏👊

[@xavierjuno4572]

Ya I have no idea if he would've won againt Lennox Lewis, but I imagine he would've lost by UD, mostly because Lennox was entering his prime by then

[@nirky1]

Thank you so much for this amazing tribute of Big George.

[@dibujemaestro]

Everybody loves Big George❤

[@ColdBlackInfinite]

Brother. You give us such incredible content for free. God bless you and your family.

[@ShawnFX]

Currently finishing up a task but I can't wait to watch and enjoy the fk outta this!! Thank you Rummy!

[@RummysCorner]

Hope you enjoy it! Cheers!

[@zfid]

Brilliant Rummy.. thanks for this. What a man, a true redemption story

[@darkarpatron]

Imagine if you took the wisdom and experience of Old Foreman and put them in the body of Young Foreman. Anyone else think that might create a truly undefeatable boxer?

[@slowjoe0485]

Your intro never gets old

[@jjrossitee]

You rock man, easily my favorite boxing channel.

[@RummysCorner]

Thanks, Justin! Cheers!

[@limitededition125]

George Foreman vs Lennox Lewis would've been fireworks

[@zansportsnewstv473]

50/50🥊🥊🥊

[@ivanscountrymusicandcars2357]

Just made my Saturday!

[@richardjohn5219]

Always enjoy your videos and I have tremendous respect for Big George!

[@Baso-sama]

he's my absolute favorite. one of the, if not the greatest story in the history of martial arts. i think he is also unfairly judged by a lot as a brute puncher who didn't have much skill, but they are so wrong. his mastery of the long guard early on and then cross and high guard later, framing techniques, stops, all of that... it's a joy watching him fight and martial artists can learn a lot about hand techniques from him.

[@HumbartoHamilton-be5tx]

Taking all things into consideration , Big George is the greatest heavyweight of all time.

[@revholsthpf9020]

What a great recap. Thanks as always! Looking forward to watching George's movie.

[@dexocube]

Brilliant work Rummy. Best boxing channel on youtube.

[@RummysCorner]

Thank you very much, Arthur. Greatly appreciated!

[@xandermarley8552]

Arguably a top 5 heavyweight of all time

[@j.d.thompson3505]

Been waiting for this one. Thanks Rummy.

[@GRF64]

One of my favourite boxers of all time. I have rank him as the 9th greatest heavyweight of all time and 5th in a head to head sense. The worst matchup for any swamer/pressure fighter including Tyson, Frazier, Patterson, Marciano, Dempsey and Langford.

[@robertsterio4928]

Love it, thank you for putting this together Rummy. love from Wales brother 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@RummysCorner]

My pleasure!! Thanks for watching, Robert. Cheers!

[@plank2699]

Great content from an excellent channel. Thanks Rummy

[@KingKong-fp6zm]

My favorite heavyweight of all time

[@5thAve718]

Thanks again Rummy

[@Dracbrewer]

Phenomenal Video Rummy!

[@real0wner]

every day with a new video from rummy is a good day! thanks rummy, cheers and have a great time with your beloved ones!

[@juliansgro7124]

There's a great detail in your videos that i haven't noticed that anyone had already thank you for and it's the great amount of subtitles you put in all your videos. I can understand english without them but i really enjoy it much more having the option to read it in my language. Keep on going, you are one of the top three best boxing youtube channels without a doubt. Greetings from Argentina and sorry for the poor grammar

[@RummysCorner]

Thank you very much, Julian. Cheers!

[@TheGreatTimtini1]

Another great post Rummy. Thanks.

[@RummysCorner]

Thanks for watching, Tim. Cheers!

[@gaffle7646]

Excellent video Rummy!

[@Lonely_Gamer85]

Brilliant video as always Rummy👌

[@mdb_8982]

Great video as always. Thanks for sharing 👊🏾

[@miahsaint-georges]

I just finished reading the book The Fight by Norman Mailer about the Rumble in the Jungle. Excellent book that I highly recommend to boxing fans. Great work as usual Rummy. Thank you!

[@bellerophon5566]

Man, Rummy's documentaries are real good. More boxing fans should be watching; too few views for such quality docs imo.

[@RummysCorner]

I appreciate that, thank you for the kind words. Cheers!

[@neggaballs3840]

Another solid video

[@callumdenton2974]

I’d love to see more quality footage of Young vs Foreman

[@jwenneberg]

A fine career recap on Big George Foreman. A fantastic career!!

[@Eb-or]

Thanks!

[@James-oj9uf]

We love ❤️ Big G