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@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
From a troubled youngster suppressing his genuine self to a wise old man who accomplished the impossible. ‘Big’ George Foreman’s life is the quintessential example of a success story. I hope you all enjoy my first documentary of the year and I hope to be far more active in 2023 than I was last year.
@Roy_Boy4.1 Жыл бұрын
Always appreciate your uploads. It's been a while and you had me worried. I hope all is well. God bless. And again, thanks for the content!
@FranciscoCarvalho-jw5fk Жыл бұрын
I was bored and decided to rewatch the Joe Frazier one you had made and I was happily surprised when I had saw this one. posted 30 minutes ago. Great job, also think one on Marvin Hagler would be cool. thank you
@devilface97 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Rainy Day, George deserves his flowers while he's still here, and you deserve yours for this great video.
@Thatguyisme659 Жыл бұрын
Did u see the goerge forman movie? if u did what did u think?
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen it yet, but I'm definitely looking forward to watching it in the cinema!
@k4boxingloungetv222 Жыл бұрын
"Sure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand." - George Foreman
@prestonyannotti7661 Жыл бұрын
W response
@xzss7029 Жыл бұрын
@@prestonyannotti7661 no, that’s a foreman response
@devilface97 Жыл бұрын
Top 5 boxing quote of all time
@evansutton6760 Жыл бұрын
That's a Joe Louis original
@RenaldiThomas Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@traviswoodall654711 ай бұрын
Not only did he win the HW title 20 years apart, he did it in two of the greatest eras of heavyweights.
@isthiswherewecamein613011 ай бұрын
I just said the SAME THING!! '65-'75 and '85--'95!!! Just look at the All-Time Greats that came out of those 2 eras. Let's see, Ali, Frazier, Norton, Liston, Tyson, Holyfield (Round 7), Moorer, Morrison, just to name the guys at the absolute top!!!
@alangrace862811 ай бұрын
Very true 👍
@alangrace862811 ай бұрын
@is this where we came in? Morriston?? Really..what about Lewis
@isthiswherewecamein613011 ай бұрын
@Alan Grace I didn't mention Lennox cause I thought he came in during the late 90's. I also didn't mention other greats like Razor, Bowe and others, I was just kinda throwing names out. I remember foreman fighting Morrison I believe. Did he fight Lewis? I really don't remember them fighting if they did.
@alangrace862811 ай бұрын
@is this where we came in? fair enough mate, I just wouldn't rate morrison that highly very weak chin as mercer proved and Lewis... Tua was another great one
@mustangecoboosthpp38697 ай бұрын
Do people realize that George Foreman is the only Heavy Weight from the golden era of the greats that is still alive today. I hope Foreman stays healthy for many more years. Fraizer is gone, Norton is gone, Ali is gone, so many others all gone. I was lucky to be able to watch George Foreman in both of his careers.
@Taima5 ай бұрын
Mike Tyson overlaps with that some, no? Even if you were to argue he wasn't quite in the golden age, I'd say he was just a golden age boxer born a wee bit late lol
@lowestcommonDenomanator5 ай бұрын
Foreman still talks very surprisingly clear today! It’s very crazy with how many hard hitters he faced in his career, he’s legitimately built different.
@greybo40345 ай бұрын
@@lowestcommonDenomanatoranother heavy hitter who punished ppl was ron lyle he was also clearly articulate and healthy.. but suddenly something happened and he passed away
@meanon44083 ай бұрын
@@Taima Larry Holmes
@Taima3 ай бұрын
@@meanon4408 Shit, you absolutely right. Can't believe I forgot about him, not that I consider myself much of a boxinghead.
@tallpaul156310 ай бұрын
No heavyweight boxer will ever win a major Wold title, 20 years apart again. That is one of the most historic feats in sports history.
@22568307r7 ай бұрын
You got a time machine?
@therealnambro4 ай бұрын
How would you know? 😆
@bradhuskers4 ай бұрын
@therealnambro Because foreman was the GOAT
@therealnambro4 ай бұрын
@@bradhuskers Was, sure How about 100 years from now? 1,000? 10,000?
@AliceInDarkness1902 ай бұрын
Perhaps he means not in our lifetime but i agree with you@@therealnambro
@Noboatn Жыл бұрын
I'm glad George found himself and a way out of that all consuming anger. What a glorious life.
@andymclaughlin22 Жыл бұрын
Thats the best comment ive heard all day. Well said sir
@razoredge6130 Жыл бұрын
God found him.
@TheReal_GigaChad Жыл бұрын
And he's still alive and kicking, without any disabilities too. Legend💪
@brianmcintyre503 Жыл бұрын
Take younger George and older George and you have the perfect fighter. Old George would have exhausted ali. He was too ambitious early on
@mwilliamshs Жыл бұрын
@@razoredge6130 how did God lose him?
@josemartin172711 ай бұрын
"A man may as well be dead without a dream." Love it! 🥊
@3912James11 ай бұрын
That quote is deeper than Apollo Creed's speech to Rocky Balboa in Rocky 4.
@hughbarton57439 ай бұрын
Absolutely. George is, unquestionably, the real deal of all. He reminds me of a dear friend, who occasionally, in spite of his amazing charm, would be accosted by women he was dating, who repeatedly said to him: " I can't tell what's in your head!!!! What are you thinking right now????" And , he would reply, as I suspect George would: " You want to know what I'm thinking? Just ask me! Or just look into my eyes...." Bravo, Mr.Foreman!!! I was lucky to see what you accomplished. Thank you.
@haemburger82158 ай бұрын
fantastic quote
@domsumner73077 ай бұрын
@@hughbarton5743are you saying "bravo mr foreman" for a comment you suspected he would say? Isnt it odd that your friend dated all these different "women", plural, who all said the same thing? Id find it odd to hear one woman said "i cant tell whats in your head!", what are the odds more than one would say the same whacky thing? And stranger still, your friends response was "look into my eyes and you will know" - sounds like something from star trek, did your buddy suspect these women had mind reading powers or some vulcan technique?
@smelly10607 ай бұрын
quote straight outta Brserk love when 2 things i enjoy cross over😄
@Autonamatonamaton10 ай бұрын
George Foreman has the greatest story in combat sports, in my opinion! From such humble beginnings to olympic gold, and becoming heavyweight champion not once, but twice, in two completely different and incredibly challenging eras? Not to mention his growth in character? Simply incredible
@prashantpatel4539 ай бұрын
My favourite sportsman of all time. The greatest.
@papalegba67969 ай бұрын
Watch his Olympic final bout, he absolutely wrecks a big nasty skilled Russian champ at the age of 19 & with only a year's training. Manny Steward said Foreman had the most potential of any heavyweight he ever saw, & regretted not getting to train him. He settled for Lennox lewis, but George was the one he wanted.
@nickyale42207 ай бұрын
Between him and sonny Liston for me, both beautiful stories with two people who will never get the credit they deserve
@22568307r7 ай бұрын
@@prashantpatel453you're so right. Ali and Iron Mike greatest of all time!
@lastkvng29636 ай бұрын
@@22568307rlol... Foreman would knock mike the fxck out and he coulda won Ali if he wasn't hasty
@relevantinformation66558 ай бұрын
Met him a couple times shooting commercials with him. What an easy guy to work with. First time I met him I saw the size of his hands and said “you hit people with those”… he laughed and let me put my hands, which are basic hands of a 6 foot guy palm to palm with him. I looked like a muppet compared to him 🤣. Just a sweetheart to work with. Did some infomercial stuff with him later introducing the GF Grill. (not sure if I can use product names). I wish they had an out-take reel of that. Such a hard time getting through it every day as we all laughed most of the time. It’s infectious. A genuinely nice man.
@easy_eight2810 Жыл бұрын
Foreman has got to have the best character arc in all of boxing, simply built different both physically and mentally
@anthonymcken6050 Жыл бұрын
I think he was the best of them all. If he fights Ali five times Foreman wins the majority of them.
@mr.doctorcaptain1124 Жыл бұрын
If he fights Ali 100 times he beats him 99 times. There’s a reason Ali never rematched him.
@TheMassiveGamer Жыл бұрын
@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 Ali attempted to rematch Foreman in '77. Foreman refused the fight, opting to fight Jimmy Young, a fight which he lost and retired from. That's the reason George never got a rematch.
@caseymckenzie3951 Жыл бұрын
Him and manny pacquiao basically they both became Christian and there life Changed lol
@giansala7409 Жыл бұрын
@@mr.doctorcaptain1124 this is shure!
@boltactiongamer6775 Жыл бұрын
My favorite boxer alive. A true legend.
@kantovagrant3194 Жыл бұрын
George Foreman whole life story is kinda like the good ending that we never got with Sonny Liston.
@boltactiongamer6775 Жыл бұрын
@@kantovagrant3194 I think Liston would agree.
@kantovagrant3194 Жыл бұрын
@@boltactiongamer6775 That's why I think Liston mentored him, he saw himself in him AND he coached him out of the mistakes that he made.
@xzss7029 Жыл бұрын
@@kantovagrant3194 yeah especially since George was probably a son sonny never had
@paysonfox88 Жыл бұрын
when he gave a prime Holyfield all he could handle, the world knew he was legit. Holyfield is an all time great, top 20 on some lists....And in round 7 George Foreman nearly knocked him out.
@ianmarsden62763 ай бұрын
When Ali dropped George Foreman I was 11 years old and I jumped up and yelled "Oh my God, he's got him!!" Nearly in tears. When George dropped Michael Moorer I was 31 and jumped up and yelled " Oh my God, he's got him!" Actually in tears. Both events were unbelieveable. Thanks George.
@IronMike21211 ай бұрын
You don’t have to be black. You don’t have to be big. You don’t have to be a boxer. You don’t even have to be a Christian. You just have to be a human being for George Foreman to be an inspiration.
@smelly10607 ай бұрын
i swear, i'm very much against religion but i can't helped but be moved at stories like these regardless
@Sparks2636 ай бұрын
@@smelly1060Why would you be against religion
@DankHank416 ай бұрын
@@Sparks263Well considering how its followers are it makes sense
@kingfloyd00015 ай бұрын
@@DankHank41You could argue the same about atheists. You could argue the same about any group, it’s important not to generalize any religion
@DankHank415 ай бұрын
@@kingfloyd0001 Majority of people especially of Abrahamic faith feel the need to police other people's life and convert them in the name of getting them into heaven The non Abrahamic faiths are more chill in comparison Atheists are generally more open and nice in comparison . There are however a lot of self righteous reddit atheists But I would say there are more religious people who are pricks than non religious people who are pricks Besides who has more power in this world?Who is a majority? Who has committed religious based violence in the past and present? I have never heard much about violent atheists but I have definitely seen many violent religious people
@lorddeathspit112411 ай бұрын
Watching him in the 2nd part of his career stop himself from hitting his opponents when he saw they were hurt is amazing. He really didn’t want to hurt anyone he wasn’t just saying that.
@PlayerToBeNamedLater197311 ай бұрын
If there was ever a boxer who could do irreparable damage with one unnecessary punch to a beaten opponent, it's George. He realized that he was capable of seriously injuring people and didn't want to do that, at least not in the comeback part of his career.
@lorddeathspit112411 ай бұрын
@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 he was insanely strong.
@wedgeservo138111 ай бұрын
Not only did he purposely pull his punches, I've seen him verbally check on his opponents after a big combination.. sometimes you can see George mouthing things like, "sorry man, you ok?" while most fighters are trying to smack talk lol. I always loved Big George, if not just as a fighter but as a character as well🤣
@lorddeathspit112411 ай бұрын
@@wedgeservo1381 he really is a special person.
@Sy32JM10 ай бұрын
Yeah, he definitely showed great restraint. True sportsmanship.
@jackg1968 Жыл бұрын
These heavyweight history videos are so incredibly well-crafted, and this one is no exception.
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that, glad you're enjoying the series!
@asheru9254 Жыл бұрын
@@RainyDayBoxing I know another banger will be dropped next year
@dinooliver637511 ай бұрын
Yes outstanding documentary!
@ccali32711 ай бұрын
Yeah there are A LOT of bad ones out there. Most are really bad. This is really great.
@jaykuria78 ай бұрын
@@RainyDayBoxingThe commentary is always stupendous and very well articulated. I listen and watch your documentaries over and over again. Particularly this one and the Joe Frazier one. Top-notch ❤
@blaphtome938210 ай бұрын
As a man in my 40’s on the verge of the biggest victory of my life, George's story chokes me up. Reminds me that the long path of failure and and humiliation will pay if I don't stop fighting.
@samoliver91327 ай бұрын
Yup God uses struggles in our lives to better us and He has rewards in store for you if you continue to obey Him and persevere
@shriharihudli85962 ай бұрын
@@samoliver9132 Obedience is for slaves. A free man creates his own destiny with his own strength and vision.
@datman34162 ай бұрын
I hope you win brotha good luck with whatever it is
@Will-hg6zs25 күн бұрын
Did it go well for you?
@leethomas765911 ай бұрын
“Success is measured in growth of character” Spot on.
@Roy_Boy4.1 Жыл бұрын
We love you George Foreman. Your name is cemented as a boxing legend 👊
@anthonymcken6050 Жыл бұрын
The young Foreman fought with so much ferocity it was impossible to stop him.
@timthompson8297 Жыл бұрын
Easily one of the top three heavyweights ever.
@timthompson8297 Жыл бұрын
@@anthonymcken6050 until he fought Ali, you mean
@timthompson8297 Жыл бұрын
I’m talking his career taken as a whole
@andrewlinesjah453811 ай бұрын
Legend yes The best of the best No
@SHDW-nf2ki11 ай бұрын
George's personal and spiritual transformation is why I consider him the greatest ever. Because he didn't just have talent he had heart and showed all of us something we all can and should aspire to. It doesn't matter if your a boxer, teacher, solider, baker or a doctor, be like Big George. You don't have to be capable of violence and hate like so many heavyweights to be great.
@22568307r7 ай бұрын
Muhammad Ali beat some God into this man's life. Can attribute his spiritual transformation to that moment in his life.
@MrJavonnthomas Жыл бұрын
The man who conquered the war within. Can’t help but admire that
@gregoryadair493227 күн бұрын
With Adonai Elohim Yeshua HaMessiah all faults can be overcome. There is nothing that cannot be dealt with, mimicked, hidden, or taken without Adonai Elohim coming to the aid of those that serve Adonai in Truth. Shalom, L'hllel, Amen.
@bigdaddytrichardson499411 ай бұрын
Big George Foreman's reaction when he just realized he knocked out Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion gives Me chills to this Day.
@meangene676610 ай бұрын
I just watched this again and I'm wondering if he learned from Ali and used the rope a dope in his own way to bait Mike Moorer🤔, love Big George!!!
@shaner915510 ай бұрын
Moorer
@prashantpatel4539 ай бұрын
And how graciously he accepted the decision against Holyfield.
@bigdaddytrichardson49949 ай бұрын
@@prashantpatel453 Facts
@geraldfriend2568 ай бұрын
@@prashantpatel453 Not to mention the d loss to Briggs. Much worse robbery and he just said” that fight is done, other battles to fight tomorrow” to paraphrase.
@stevenhageman82558 ай бұрын
for me the part that makes him so spooky, is just the pure ease he does throws such powerful blows. He doesn't grunt, he doesn't even look like he's putting a lot of energy into it
@jamessullivan1830 Жыл бұрын
The transformation George went through was absolutely inspiring. At 16:30 the transition from an angry young man to an altruistic, kind-hearted grown man is so powerful. "I hated him (Ali) and today I talk to him all the time. I love him now." This brought a tear to my eye. Truly moving and awesome.
@zibtihaj3213 Жыл бұрын
He has even said that “ I used to dream that we were friends before we fought “…. Dude really had a breakdown after Ali fight
@joenobody5913 Жыл бұрын
He was fortunate that Ali never did to him what he did to Frazier. Fuckin despicable and personally while I'll never like Ali. People make mistakes in life but he never seemed to give a shit that he fucked Frazier afterJoe went out of his way to help and support him when he was pushed out of boxing.
@mikeroagreschen535011 ай бұрын
@@zibtihaj3213 Ali took away everything from him in the blink of an eye. One moment you're the heavyweight champion of the world. And then in the next moment you're looking up at the lights.
@gzkarr373011 ай бұрын
@@mikeroagreschen5350 ... and Jesus Christ gave all that back to George and so much more that can never be taken away!
@burtmann392111 ай бұрын
I too had tears at that point
@pablorobles1277 Жыл бұрын
A Big BIG MAN with an even BIGGER HEART. The greatest gift that George has shared with us is the inspiration of hope created by his conviction and faith.
@mirkogiljaca1051 Жыл бұрын
Yes! ;D
@chozusmakavelli11 ай бұрын
what about his grill thing??
@applepie651311 ай бұрын
@@chozusmakavelli his godlike ability to market george foreman georege foreman litreally has 300m same as andrew tate(a bit less cuz tate has a lot of assets) well his personality is a huge thing
@SHDW-nf2ki11 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the way George describes knocking out Moore. "Not wanting to wail on him till he fell over, I instead pulled my right" Even in victory, George was being merciful. He only gave Moore a taste of the raw power Big George Foreman had.
@nathanrussell1887 ай бұрын
Young Foreman's body was just absolutely insane. It's crazy to be that lean and be that big and he seems pretty natural too. He didn't have the quintessential big traps and oversized head of a juicer. It's amazing that at an old age he added and mastered the jab to open up the body for those wide sweeping body punches.
@garyp19305 ай бұрын
Yes 10 times stronger then most naturally great genes.. Now a days it's roids no natural
@RaughweАй бұрын
I always look at Big George as the Black Viking. He's built for some strongest man in the world stuff. He looks like a very tall powerlifter. Where they roll that 500lb ball up. Truthfully, I don't think I'm wrong. He's the total hoss of the heavyweight class. My daddy said that a hit from Foreman was like somebody hurling a grand piano at your mouth. This was the '70's, and he was so accurate.
@abdihassan7208 Жыл бұрын
Mr Foreman's second go as a boxer was very heart-warming. He came across as an amiable man; you can not root against him
@brianmcintyre503 Жыл бұрын
Amiable. Don't get hit though. Move Cooney
@AR-go1rs Жыл бұрын
What a legend! There will never be another George Foreman
@DIAMONDYTTT11 ай бұрын
Muhammad ali joins chat
@bettertelevision96811 ай бұрын
well thats different tiger
@DIAMONDYTTT11 ай бұрын
@@bettertelevision968wdym
@bettertelevision96811 ай бұрын
@@DIAMONDYTTT ali was standing cement block
@DIAMONDYTTT11 ай бұрын
@@bettertelevision968 oh
@whateverrrrrr1237 ай бұрын
You are still my Champ, Champ!!! Thank you for entertaining us I bought your Griller, Champ
@seitz76969 ай бұрын
I met George after his first retirement when he was working as a greeter at a Las Vegas casino in the mid 1980's. He was such a nice guy and seemed completely happy. When I shook his hand, the thing I remember was that it was like shaking a catchers mit.
@yungcrisp3166 Жыл бұрын
What an incredible story. A man on the verge of destruction, but found himself and came back. That’s what makes him such a great champion.
@notevenalex Жыл бұрын
One of,if not my favourite boxer. Even when i saw the trailer of his upcoming movie,i just teared up. Love Big George!
@mr.doctorcaptain1124 Жыл бұрын
Have you seen it yet? The film was fantastic
@thedwellingplaceministries968 Жыл бұрын
The film was top notch. Super accurate and I loved every minute of it
@marshvif Жыл бұрын
went and saw the movie with a friend. insanely good film
@mwilliamshs Жыл бұрын
"One of,if not my favourite boxer." That sentence is meaningless.
@jessechavez4820 Жыл бұрын
You can tell they had love for the source material in the movie
@jazztom869 ай бұрын
I'm always amazed when I see George Foreman. His punches look so effortless, as if he's not even trying. They don't LOOK heavy or painful. And then you see the strongest opponents just crumbling like sacks of potatoes and you realise how much power there must be in those arms.
@NoeLPZC8 ай бұрын
That's physics for you. F = ma. And Big George has a lot of m!
@kareemweaver79354 ай бұрын
@NoeLPZC and surface area. The sheer size is his fists was a factor
@meloldiesunchained42463 ай бұрын
George kept the heavyweight division alive,he took over when Ali stepped down.
@oldiron4135Күн бұрын
@@kareemweaver7935I dunno. I would say it is easier to carry the momentum from heavy arms and heavy torso. That's where the power is coming from. The hand is just the end product. Some fighters have big hands and don't hit hard, Some have smaller hands and hit extremly hard. I also believe a lot has to do with wrists and forearms to take the heavy impacts. Also tied with training. I think what's really deceiving with foreman is he is so large, what appears to be effortless to us is raw poweforearms in. That is a mass thing from torso and forarms and the wrist being strong to stop buckling under impact.
@johnh72017 ай бұрын
"a man might as well be dead if he doesn't have a dream"- George Foreman. Damn that gave me chills
@MehrdadParthian Жыл бұрын
this, this is what a legend looks like. from an unstoppable monster, being the champion of the world, to a broken man, to a pastor, and then... coming full circle to become the champion once again this time as a beloved figure !
@e.s.channel1526 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a boxing fan and knew Foreman only by name, but I'm so glad youtube showed me this gem. What a story...
@paysonfox889 ай бұрын
8:38 in his prime Joe Frazier was one of the absolute greatest boxers to ever lace-up gloves. The only ways he was beating was by a guy like Foreman who had unbelievable power... And by a perfect boxer with no flaws such as Muhammad Ali. Ali basically beat him on points, and George Foreman have the power to overcome Frazier's stamina and technique. If you were looking for the greatest champion who ever lived, it was a man who combined intelligence, power of punch, combination speeds, and ring mastery. That man was named Joe Louis.
@nocturnaljoe95438 ай бұрын
@@paysonfox88 Well, brother how I am seeing it, some boxers are just perfect to beat certain others. So calling one the best is something that I would not do. Joe Louis tho was really amazing, because he was so good in everything. The embodyment of a Tyrone.
@vernonsmith617629 күн бұрын
@@paysonfox88I would like to see foreman vs Tyson lol now that with been a FIGHT !!!
@djquinn118 ай бұрын
Who doesn’t love George? His charisma and boxing skills were almost unsurpassed. The think that Foreman, Ali, Fraser were all competing the same era is legendary
@jbr889310 ай бұрын
I remembered the Sports Illustrated cover story back then reading "Fat,Foolish and Fourty". I followed he's comeback closely, and he proved even then that he was the hardest puncher the heavy weight division have ever seen. The speed was no longer there, but his positive spirit and attitude was a true inspiration. a Boxing great, and an incredible human being.
@whuzup311 ай бұрын
I met George Foreman and he was so nice and calm and very down to earth. He loves his family and will leave an outstanding legacy.
@user-rj2ge2io8w5 ай бұрын
Lucky you Id love to meet him
@JustTreyB Жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece, keeping old school alive
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the constant support Trey, glad you're enjoying the old school content!
@JustTreyB Жыл бұрын
@@RainyDayBoxing Always 🥊
@ulyssesparado27438 ай бұрын
The most fearsome beast ever on top of the Ring...yet the most amiable, likeable human being outside of it! Salute to MY greatest heavyweight boxer of all time! Great soul George!
@stevencaldwell8387 ай бұрын
Proof that a man can change, reinvent himself, and still be a champion in all aspects of life!
@mattmarcus58087 ай бұрын
Absolute legend. This is my dude as a proud Houstonian.
@rishabhsurana332 Жыл бұрын
I have no words on how good this documentary is. Absolutely great work. 👍
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thank you for saying that! Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@Trafala32 Жыл бұрын
@@RainyDayBoxing you sir are a genius. Can you make one of Felix Tito Trinidad. Thanks bud.
@dullahan767711 ай бұрын
@@RainyDayBoxing Truly. This hit all the right spots. I found myself enthralled for the entirety of the video. I only "snapped back to" after it ended and realized that nearly 30 minutes had passed.
@sirtrevis18 күн бұрын
Um. Wow. ... Really. ... Thank you.
@KeithFroehlich07 Жыл бұрын
That uppercut he threw against Gerry Cooney in round two was the best punch of his entire comeback.
@PlayerToBeNamedLater197311 ай бұрын
People underestimate Cooney as an opponent. The only boxers to beat Cooney were eventually heavyweight champions . He really was a great fighter and George destroying him was really the point that people realized Foreman's comeback was legit
@poindextertunes11 ай бұрын
@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 they call those types of boxers a “Journeyman”
@PlayerToBeNamedLater197311 ай бұрын
@@poindextertunes Cooney was a very dangerous journeyman. He went through Ken Norton in about a minute, KOd Ron Lyle with a body punch . Cooney was mismanaged, brought up to fight competition he wasn't ready for just because he was Irish and white . The promoters saw a potential fan favorite for a certain group of boxing fans and moved him along irresponsibly.
@dr.science950511 ай бұрын
He said Cooney was one of the two hardest punchers he ever faced.
@dr.science950511 ай бұрын
@@PlayerToBeNamedLater1973 I agree he was too green to fight Larry .
@buckiechan50774 ай бұрын
"I am the danger I am the one to be afraid of.. definitely. I'm the one that could hit you and knock you unconcious" man I loved that! Not many fighters been to Hell and back! Man was just built different
@trumphater3441 Жыл бұрын
Big George is hands down my favorite boxer of all time. He's a very kind and genuine dude. The fact that he can still articulate with eloquence showing literally zero effects from the sport is nothing short of a miracle. Great guy.
@TheChattounet Жыл бұрын
yeah the man have ate biggest blows from most of every great heavyweight punchers of it's time... Simply built different
@huntersParmesanPipe Жыл бұрын
He voted for Trump, hater.
@joenobody5913 Жыл бұрын
Don't think it's a coincidence that he was also never knocked out. Seems to be one of the things that can have a big impact on future brain health. As a lifelong boxing fan, also one of the things that sadly has pushed me away from watching the sport (and mma/ other contact sports). Foreman was my first favorite fighter though so had to click this video.
@theprinceoftides683611 ай бұрын
@@joenobody5913 Well, it helps that he was the one knocking people out 😜.
@neviop.650111 ай бұрын
@@joenobody5913 I think he just had luck with that. James Toney was never knocked out too, or even Riddick Bowe, but watch them speak right now. George is literally blessed
@michealoluwafemi41457 ай бұрын
What a story! I wasn't expecting that complete change in his personality. I literally cried. His transformation is smtn from a book. Unbelievable! Raw gem 🔥🔥
@NOCDIB Жыл бұрын
Started as a youthful offender, became a world champion boxer, found God and retired, dedicated his career earnings to helping others, came back to boxing at an age where most men retire, became champion AGAIN, retired with more money than before, continued helping people, endorsed a popular kitchen grill and then sold his stake for $300 million, still helps people. God bless him. One of the greatest in any sport.
@peternagy-im4be Жыл бұрын
The religious stuff is pure horse shit of course but the gullible and ignorant still fall for it.
@wadadli2manuk11 ай бұрын
Here here, you too right. He was and is a total inspiration. A truly redeemed soul. He has raised the bar and set a truly unique story with high quality and standards!
@Thebigem11 ай бұрын
Basically Rocky Balboa
@mitsulegend11 ай бұрын
Found god he is a GOD
@leebarr62427 ай бұрын
God Bless you George
@willsclinton1860 Жыл бұрын
This man is a blessing to the world. He changed his life and he becomes a role model and life saver.
@joelalleman95918 ай бұрын
George 's story is one of inspiration to all people seeking to rise from small beginnings !!! A great man , yes , but ; a man with a truly loving heart for everyone !!!!
@roodygarat86357 ай бұрын
My number 1 in my book. I admire this man. A wonderful human being. Much respect, and I am not even a boxer.😅
@yummy_dirt Жыл бұрын
George Foreman's career is so interesting because he shows us how even when you achieve success and are seen as admirable for your abilities, you can still feel pressured by your environment to develop a persona that meets social expectations. It's tough to be someone you're not and its even harder to break out of a persona you've spent precious time building up. Life is about change and self-actualization. And I'm happy great boxers like Big George and Iron Mike were able to achieve that and more. Thanks for another great video Rainy, much love
@samsneadd11 ай бұрын
Almost have to become a WWE character just to make it and survive the pressure tht u speak of
@xzss7029 Жыл бұрын
“Beauty pageants are won on points, I knock people out” George Foreman
@scottcooksey5284 Жыл бұрын
"What kind of champion lays against the rope's...". George Foreman
@craigdutton607210 ай бұрын
You can just tell he’s got a huge heart ❤️👌🇦🇺
@jimkon57679 ай бұрын
I have a tremendous amount of respect for what this man accomplished. God bless George/Family/Friends ...
@CentaurMoe Жыл бұрын
Perhaps the greatest and most compelling come back in sporting history.
@roscoehill478111 ай бұрын
Not perhaps.. it’s the greatest and most compelling comeback ever!!❤
@francisscar1106 Жыл бұрын
During and after this video I broke into true tears. He was a man with true heart, love, and respect..
@dwightchaos94499 ай бұрын
I see comments like this often anymore.. y’all really be crying over KZbin vids on athletes?
@castroil5-4059 ай бұрын
@@dwightchaos9449yes, often.
@clementsebastian48757 ай бұрын
The Most Powerful Boxer of all Time!!!
@mohammedahmed11097 ай бұрын
Boxing were so much fun to watch
@ShutUpCatProductions11 ай бұрын
I had a different prospective of him growing up. I always saw him on those Geroge Foreman Grill commercials. And he always came across as happy and friendly. While my dad would say…”he was some boxer!” And I never thought anything of it. As I gotten older. I learned more and more about him. And now after seeing his movie recently. It just goes to show you that anyone can rise from the ashes. And become something everyone could be proud of.
@Raphie0098 ай бұрын
Same. I knew him from the grills (we even had one for a while) and the cameos of him and his daughter in King Of The Hill. I knew Foreman was a punching powerhouse but knew nothing of his past.
@J0HNJ0RDAN Жыл бұрын
A beautiful piece about a beautiful soul.. who just happens to be one of the most ferocious punchers we've seen.
@roo212710 ай бұрын
Yeah he conquered alright. He conquered our hearts and minds with his charisma. Pretty amazing individual as I saw him fight when I was a young boy then later as an adult.
@Deadman10008 ай бұрын
I grew up with Foreman as the grill guy and he always seemed so charming and sweet but this documentary helped me realize he went through so much to become that man. He will go down as the one of most ferocious heavyweight champion to ever enter the ring because that footage of him in his prime looks like he was untouchable.
@Riz2336 Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest a phoenix in a sense who rose from the ashes and found himself to become a champ again. Always one of my favorites in boxing
@disgrapefruit2bitter Жыл бұрын
That walking uppercut against Cooney was so amazing.
@roscoehill478111 ай бұрын
The right hand that he stepped on after the uppercut is so amazing!!!!
@thedevilinthecircuit14146 ай бұрын
How can you *not* love George Foreman?
@ronkingan764911 ай бұрын
Foreman was a absolutely terrifying unit of a man. Imagine fighting that dude
@isaacnarvaez2431 Жыл бұрын
I really do love theses documentaries, they're so well done. It's amazing how one can tell that George had change with just the expression on his face, two different persons. thank you for keeping the legends alive
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thank you Isaac, happy to hear that you enjoy them!
@DrGoodnSexy75 Жыл бұрын
A real hero a warrior and a gentleman. Total respect and love for big George 💚
@TheRealBamTV8 ай бұрын
I just watched his moive on Netflix and I liked the moive! 10/10
@kayrandy8 ай бұрын
What a beautiful tribute 😢
@nicolagianaroli202411 ай бұрын
George might be considered even bigger than Ali in my opinion. Ali has shown the world how to take the path to victory enduring all downturns until reaching the top. George has shown the world that even when you are beaten and forced to bite the dust despite everybody think you are the best you can still find the path to enlighten your life and find happiness.
@kassdremusic11 ай бұрын
Stop it
@qdakid777610 ай бұрын
That’s not an opinion it’s delusion saying he’s better is an opinion but Ali is an icon that goes way further than boxing
@nicolagianaroli202410 ай бұрын
@@qdakid7776 Foreman is the first to say Ali is the greatest and he is the one who always get eyes wet when talking of the greatest. The point is that if we look from the perspective of being an "icon" what has achieved Foreman is so unique that you could even consider the option he has achieved more even than the undisputed greatest who is Muhammed Ali. A true champions should always set an example and teach a lesson in my opinion. Hence I would say that both of them are true champions
@aidenp048210 ай бұрын
@@nicolagianaroli2024u said George might be considered larger which is absolutely false ali could be considered one of if not the largest athlete of all time
@hischransen80699 ай бұрын
@@aidenp0482 Ali even was awarded "Athlete of the century" some years ago and for good reason!
@jivepatrol6833 Жыл бұрын
George is great! My favorite match of his was against Ron Lyle. Both men just unloaded on each other with punches and George prevailed. It showed the kind of heart he had as a boxer. He didn't give up in this match and didn't give up on his dreams! Go George!! He makes a pretty darn good grill too! 🙂🙂🙂🙂👍👍👍👍
@chrisharburn90011 ай бұрын
spot on sir! love that slugfest, watched it 25 times at least with different people. Love big George my fav fighter of all time. Iron Mike 2nd. Vitali K 3rd for me.
@IronMan35827 ай бұрын
These are the kind of life stories that just make you want to get up and cheer
@davidlagno77178 ай бұрын
Like they said "A PERFECT END TO A FAIRYTALE " A beautiful evolution of a truly inspirational human being. A true hero❤
@InternalPrimate0611 ай бұрын
A legacy carved in history 🔥
@robhowarth77 Жыл бұрын
Ali did Foreman a tremendous favour . He enabled George to find himself and and come back a better person and a better fighter . I have massive respect for him.
@joenobody5913 Жыл бұрын
He also did a great job in ruining Joe Fraziers life after Frazier helped him out by helping support him financially when he wasn't allowed to fight. Ali wasn't some angel. Also that rope a dope nonsense was some bullshit, strategy my ass.
@thewitness257 Жыл бұрын
@@joenobody5913 everyone is human, ali has said he regrets what he said about frazier, remember, he was still young back then
@don17525 Жыл бұрын
@@joenobody5913 So what was it then?
@robertsinderberry412411 ай бұрын
He didn’t stop fighting after the Ali loss
@raymondrembert687011 ай бұрын
@@joenobody5913ol the rope a dope was the ultimate strategic move. Basically Ali using his own advantages and foremen’s punching power against him. Also Fraziers life wasn’t ruined; he was a world champ and even had his son become a boxer. You also might want to say why Ali wasn’t allowed to fight. Because he refused to fight in a illegal war in the process losing his prime boxing years and facing jail time. That type of integrity by athletes doesn’t even exist today.
@RK-ln6kg3 ай бұрын
Nothing but total respect 🙏 for this guy. He is an extraordinary human being.
@cliffordwashindu24439 ай бұрын
George and Ali are the greatest boxers of all times because they both came back as different fighters . Ali humbled George so they are one story.🥰
@robertstone9342 Жыл бұрын
How could you not love this guy. He was never my favorite fighter, but he is one of my favorite people of all time. God bless
@user-kw3yp5eq6u9 ай бұрын
A legacy carved in history . What a legend! There will never be another George Foreman.
@Perspectiveside9 ай бұрын
That first 2 minutes are pure motivation and storytelling at its best. Please don’t stop making videos 👊🏻
@RainyDayBoxing9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind and supportive words 🙏 Definitely more to come!
@joannleichliter430811 ай бұрын
I liked George throughout his career, beginning with the Olympics. I hated it when he lost to Ali. To see him mature into the man who won the heavyweight crown the second time was a pleasure and a privilege.
@leobustos740 Жыл бұрын
This video was my first exposure to Foreman and that ending managed to get a tear out of me, what a wonderful story and what a Legendary fighter.
@BballphАй бұрын
"A man may as well be dead without a dream. You cannot live at the urging of other people." - George Foreman
@singleasasin8 ай бұрын
He remains a LEGEND !!! ... 😊👍
@DavieLad85 Жыл бұрын
These documentaries are outstanding 🥊
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thank you Davie! 🙏
@husselhassan984811 ай бұрын
Yes he deserves the respect 🙏🏾 He saw, He wanted & He CONQUERED the world.... What a LEGEND
@chronicphisdanamootep539210 ай бұрын
Big respect for BIG GEORGE FOREMAN 💪🏽!!
@Joseph-mw2rl11 ай бұрын
A jab that hits like a haymaker, and a haymaker that hits like a .50
@stevearmin5346 Жыл бұрын
I was a kid in high school when I watched George blow away Joe Frazier and Ken Norton, both inside of 2 rounds. I never saw such a big, scary dude morph into someone so likeable and at peace with himself. But I think he impressed me more than any other athlete in his post fight interview following his final fight. He had clearly won against Shannon Briggs, but the judges gave it to Briggs. Nonetheless, he seemed genuinely okay with it. "The judges said he won and I'm not gonna stand up here and cry about it. I congratulate the man and wish him all the best." It seemed to bother Larry Merchant more than George, and I couldn't get over how much of a class act he was. This happened right around the time Roberto Alomar spit on an umpire and Dennis Rodman kicked a cameraman and I thought, "This is how a role model behaves." Good video. I watched it during my lunch break.
@nicolagianaroli202410 ай бұрын
we desperately need role model as George Foreman in our society. Desperately
@ArgenYargen10 ай бұрын
@@nicolagianaroli2024 Mike Tyson has done something similar imo. Scariest man on the planet to the emotional/lovable man he is now. Although I have seen episodes of Mike's podcast where he seems pretty out of it on shrooms; especially the Khabib interview.
@tonybaxter6681 Жыл бұрын
The production level of this channel is the best on KZbin by a mile. These documentaries do justice to these legendary warriors we idolise so much. Thank you
@RainyDayBoxing Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Tony, glad you're enjoying the documentaries!
@jonathanharris932111 ай бұрын
There will never be heavy weights like the guys from that era, and Forman was one the most powerful punchers ever even til date. He went from being a wicked and troubled soul to a God fearing man his story is incredible
@akidataylor73779 ай бұрын
He didn't win fights.... he won hearts ❤️
@winsalot84 Жыл бұрын
It's crazy how fast and hard Foreman hit in his career resurgence. One of my heroes.
@ramonazteca25211 ай бұрын
i've always heard about earnie shavers' hitting power, but i've never seen a man like george that could just hit through an opponents block and still land a decent blow. he's been through quite a life journey, and i'm pleased to see he seems at peace.
@Moodymongul8 ай бұрын
And on top of a fantastic sports career. Plus, his personality transformation ... Lest we ever forget, 'The Grill'