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George Foreman

George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. After a troubled childhood, Foreman took up amateur boxing and won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Having turned professional the next year, he won the world heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of the then-undefeated Joe Frazier in 1973. He defended the belt twice before suffering his first professional loss to Muhammad Ali in "The Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974. Unable to secure another title opportunity, Foreman retired after a loss to Jimmy Young in 1977. Following what he referred to as a born again experience, Foreman became an ordained Christian minister. Ten years later he announced a comeback, and in 1994 at age 45 won the unified WBA, IBF, and lineal heavyweight championship titles by knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer. He dropped the WBA belt rather than face his mandatory title defense soon after, and following a single successful title defense against Axel Schulz, Foreman relinquished his IBF title as well on June 28, 1995. At 46 years and 169 days old, he became the oldest world heavyweight champion in history, as well as the second-oldest boxer to win a world title in any weight class after Bernard Hopkins at light heavyweight. Foreman also holds the record for the longest interval between world title reigns, spanning more than 20 years. He retired in 1997 at the age of 48, with a final record of 76 wins (68 knockouts) and 5 losses. Foreman was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Foreman as the eighth-greatest heavyweight of all time. In 2002, he was named one of the 25 greatest fighters of the past 80 years by The Ring. The Ring ranked him as the ninth-greatest puncher of all time. He was a ringside analyst for HBO's boxing coverage for 12 years until 2004. Outside boxing, Foreman was a successful entrepreneur and known for his promotion of the George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units worldwide by 2011. In 1999, he sold the commercial rights to the grill for $138 million.

Infobox

Nickname
Big George
Born
George Edward Foreman(1949-01-10)January 10, 1949Marshall, Texas, U.S.
Died
March 21, 2025(2025-03-21) (aged 76)Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height
6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
mw- 78 1⁄2 in (199 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
81
Wins
76
Win by KO
68
Losses
5

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
81 fights
By knockout
76 wins
68
5 losses
1
By decision
By decision
81 fights
By decision
76 wins
8
5 losses
4
81 fights
76 wins
5 losses
By knockout
68
1
By decision
8
4
· Professional boxing record
81
81
No.
81
Result
Loss
Record
76–5
Opponent
Shannon Briggs
Type
MD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 22, 1997
Age
48 years, 316 days
Location
Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
80
80
No.
80
Result
Win
Record
76–4
Opponent
Lou Savarese
Type
SD
Round, time
12
Date
Apr 26, 1997
Age
48 years, 106 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBU heavyweight title
79
79
No.
79
Result
Win
Record
75–4
Opponent
Crawford Grimsley
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Nov 3, 1996
Age
47 years, 298 days
Location
NK Hall, Urayasu, Japan
Notes
Retained WBU heavyweight title;Won vacant IBA heavyweight title
78
78
No.
78
Result
Win
Record
74–4
Opponent
Axel Schulz
Type
MD
Round, time
12
Date
Apr 22, 1995
Age
46 years, 102 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Retained IBF heavyweight title;Won vacant WBU heavyweight title
77
77
No.
77
Result
Win
Record
73–4
Opponent
Michael Moorer
Type
KO
Round, time
10 (12), 2:03
Date
Nov 5, 1994
Age
45 years, 299 days
Location
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Won WBA and IBF heavyweight titles
76
76
No.
76
Result
Loss
Record
72–4
Opponent
Tommy Morrison
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Jun 7, 1993
Age
44 years, 148 days
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
For vacant WBO heavyweight title
75
75
No.
75
Result
Win
Record
72–3
Opponent
Pierre Coetzer
Type
TKO
Round, time
8 (10), 1:48
Date
Jan 16, 1993
Age
44 years, 6 days
Location
Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
74
74
No.
74
Result
Win
Record
71–3
Opponent
Alex Stewart
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
Apr 11, 1992
Age
43 years, 92 days
Location
Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
73
73
No.
73
Result
Win
Record
70–3
Opponent
Jimmy K. Ellis
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 1:36
Date
Dec 7, 1991
Age
42 years, 331 days
Location
Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
72
72
No.
72
Result
Loss
Record
69–3
Opponent
Evander Holyfield
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Apr 19, 1991
Age
42 years, 99 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Notes
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
71
71
No.
71
Result
Win
Record
69–2
Opponent
Terry Anderson
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:59
Date
Sep 25, 1990
Age
41 years, 258 days
Location
London Arena, London, England
70
70
No.
70
Result
Win
Record
68–2
Opponent
Ken Lakusta
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (10), 1:24
Date
Jul 31, 1990
Age
41 years, 202 days
Location
Northlands AgriCom, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
69
69
No.
69
Result
Win
Record
67–2
Opponent
Adilson Rodrigues
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:39
Date
Jun 16, 1990
Age
41 years, 157 days
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
68
68
No.
68
Result
Win
Record
66–2
Opponent
Mike Jameson
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:16
Date
Apr 17, 1990
Age
41 years, 97 days
Location
Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
67
67
No.
67
Result
Win
Record
65–2
Opponent
Gerry Cooney
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:57
Date
Jan 15, 1990
Age
41 years, 5 days
Location
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
66
66
No.
66
Result
Win
Record
64–2
Opponent
Everett Martin
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Jul 20, 1989
Age
40 years, 191 days
Location
Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
65
65
No.
65
Result
Win
Record
63–2
Opponent
Bert Cooper
Type
RTD
Round, time
2 (10), 3:00
Date
Jun 1, 1989
Age
40 years, 142 days
Location
Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
64
64
No.
64
Result
Win
Record
62–2
Opponent
J. B. Williamson
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (10), 1:37
Date
Apr 30, 1989
Age
40 years, 110 days
Location
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
63
63
No.
63
Result
Win
Record
61–2
Opponent
Manoel De Almeida
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:14
Date
Feb 16, 1989
Age
40 years, 37 days
Location
Atlantis Theater, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
62
62
No.
62
Result
Win
Record
60–2
Opponent
Mark Young
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:47
Date
Jan 26, 1989
Age
40 years, 16 days
Location
Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.
61
61
No.
61
Result
Win
Record
59–2
Opponent
David Jaco
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:03
Date
Dec 28, 1988
Age
39 years, 353 days
Location
Casa Royal Banquet Hall, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
60
60
No.
60
Result
Win
Record
58–2
Opponent
Tony Fulilangi
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:26
Date
Oct 27, 1988
Age
39 years, 291 days
Location
Civic Center, Marshall, Texas, U.S.
59
59
No.
59
Result
Win
Record
57–2
Opponent
Bobby Hitz
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:59
Date
Sep 10, 1988
Age
39 years, 244 days
Location
The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
58
58
No.
58
Result
Win
Record
56–2
Opponent
Ladislao Mijangos
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:42
Date
Aug 25, 1988
Age
39 years, 228 days
Location
Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
57
57
No.
57
Result
Win
Record
55–2
Opponent
Carlos Hernández
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 1:36
Date
Jun 26, 1988
Age
39 years, 168 days
Location
Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
56
56
No.
56
Result
Win
Record
54–2
Opponent
Frank Lux
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:07
Date
May 21, 1988
Age
39 years, 132 days
Location
Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
55
55
No.
55
Result
Win
Record
53–2
Opponent
Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:51
Date
Mar 19, 1988
Age
39 years, 69 days
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
54
54
No.
54
Result
Win
Record
52–2
Opponent
Guido Trane
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (10), 2:39
Date
Feb 5, 1988
Age
39 years, 26 days
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
53
53
No.
53
Result
Win
Record
51–2
Opponent
Tom Trimm
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 0:45
Date
Jan 23, 1988
Age
39 years, 13 days
Location
Sheraton Twin Towers, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
52
52
No.
52
Result
Win
Record
50–2
Opponent
Rocky Sekorski
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:48
Date
Dec 18, 1987
Age
38 years, 342 days
Location
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
51
51
No.
51
Result
Win
Record
49–2
Opponent
Tim Anderson
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:23
Date
Nov 21, 1987
Age
38 years, 315 days
Location
Eddie Graham Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
50
50
No.
50
Result
Win
Record
48–2
Opponent
Bobby Crabtree
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (10)
Date
Sep 15, 1987
Age
38 years, 248 days
Location
The Hitchin' Post, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
49
49
No.
49
Result
Win
Record
47–2
Opponent
Charles Hostetter
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:01
Date
Jul 9, 1987
Age
38 years, 180 days
Location
County Coliseum, Oakland, California, U.S.
48
48
No.
48
Result
Win
Record
46–2
Opponent
Steve Zouski
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:47
Date
Mar 9, 1987
Age
38 years, 58 days
Location
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
47
47
No.
47
Result
Loss
Record
45–2
Opponent
Jimmy Young
Type
UD
Round, time
12
Date
Mar 17, 1977
Age
28 years, 66 days
Location
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
46
46
No.
46
Result
Win
Record
45–1
Opponent
Pedro Agosto
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:34
Date
Jan 22, 1977
Age
28 years, 12 days
Location
Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
45
45
No.
45
Result
Win
Record
44–1
Opponent
John "Dino" Denis
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:25
Date
Oct 15, 1976
Age
27 years, 279 days
Location
Sportatorium, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
44
44
No.
44
Result
Win
Record
43–1
Opponent
Scott LeDoux
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 2:58
Date
Aug 14, 1976
Age
27 years, 217 days
Location
Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York, U.S.
43
43
No.
43
Result
Win
Record
42–1
Opponent
Joe Frazier
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (12), 2:26
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Age
27 years, 157 days
Location
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained NABF heavyweight title
42
42
No.
42
Result
Win
Record
41–1
Opponent
Ron Lyle
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (12), 2:28
Date
Jan 24, 1976
Age
27 years, 14 days
Location
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant NABF heavyweight title
41
41
No.
41
Result
Loss
Record
40–1
Opponent
Muhammad Ali
Type
KO
Round, time
8 (15), 2:58
Date
Oct 30, 1974
Age
25 years, 293 days
Location
Stade du 20 Mai, Kinshasa, Zaire
Notes
Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
40
40
No.
40
Result
Win
Record
40–0
Opponent
Ken Norton
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (15), 2:00
Date
Mar 26, 1974
Age
25 years, 75 days
Location
Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
39
39
No.
39
Result
Win
Record
39–0
Opponent
José Roman
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (15), 2:00
Date
Sep 1, 1973
Age
24 years, 234 days
Location
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
38–0
Opponent
Joe Frazier
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (15), 2:26
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Age
24 years, 12 days
Location
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Notes
Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
37–0
Opponent
Terry Sorrell
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:05
Date
Oct 10, 1972
Age
23 years, 274 days
Location
Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
36
36
No.
36
Result
Win
Record
36–0
Opponent
Miguel Angel Paez
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:29
Date
May 11, 1972
Age
23 years, 122 days
Location
County Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Won Pan American heavyweight title
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
35–0
Opponent
Ted Gullick
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:28
Date
Apr 10, 1972
Age
23 years, 91 days
Location
The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
34–0
Opponent
Clarence Boone
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:55
Date
Mar 7, 1972
Age
23 years, 57 days
Location
Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
33–0
Opponent
Joe Murphy Goodwin
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10)
Date
Feb 29, 1972
Age
23 years, 50 days
Location
Municipal Auditorium, Austin, Texas, U.S.
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
32–0
Opponent
Luis Faustino Pires
Type
RTD
Round, time
4 (10), 3:00
Date
Oct 29, 1971
Age
22 years, 292 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
31–0
Opponent
Ollie Wilson
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:35
Date
Oct 7, 1971
Age
22 years, 270 days
Location
Municipal Auditorium, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
30–0
Opponent
Leroy Caldwell
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 1:54
Date
Sep 21, 1971
Age
22 years, 254 days
Location
Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
Vic Scott
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10)
Date
Sep 14, 1971
Age
22 years, 247 days
Location
County Coliseum, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Gregorio Peralta
Type
TKO
Round, time
10 (15), 2:52
Date
May 10, 1971
Age
22 years, 120 days
Location
County Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant NABF heavyweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Stamford Harris
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:58
Date
Apr 3, 1971
Age
22 years, 83 days
Location
Playboy Club, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, U.S.
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
Charlie Boston
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:01
Date
Feb 8, 1971
Age
22 years, 29 days
Location
St. Paul Auditorium, Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Mel Turnbow
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:58
Date
Dec 18, 1970
Age
21 years, 342 days
Location
Center Arena, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Boone Kirkman
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (10), 0:41
Date
Nov 18, 1970
Age
21 years, 312 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
Lou Bailey
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 1:50
Date
Nov 3, 1970
Age
21 years, 297 days
Location
State Fairgrounds International Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
George Chuvalo
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 1:41
Date
Aug 4, 1970
Age
21 years, 206 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Roger Russell
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:29
Date
Jul 20, 1970
Age
21 years, 191 days
Location
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
George Johnson
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10), 1:41
Date
May 16, 1970
Age
21 years, 126 days
Location
The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Aaron Eastling
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10), 2:24
Date
Apr 29, 1970
Age
21 years, 109 days
Location
Cleveland Arena, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
James J. Woody
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 0:37
Date
Apr 17, 1970
Age
21 years, 97 days
Location
Felt Forum, New York City, U.S.
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
Rufus Brassell
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10), 2:42
Date
Mar 31, 1970
Age
21 years, 80 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
Gregorio Peralta
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Feb 16, 1970
Age
21 years, 37 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Jack O'Halloran
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (10), 1:10
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Age
21 years, 16 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Charley Polite
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (10), 0:44
Date
Jan 6, 1970
Age
20 years, 361 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Gary Hobo Wiler
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (10)
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Age
20 years, 342 days
Location
Seattle Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Levi Forte
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
Dec 16, 1969
Age
20 years, 340 days
Location
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Bob Hazelton
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 1:22
Date
Dec 6, 1969
Age
20 years, 330 days
Location
International Hotel, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Max Martinez
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (10), 2:35
Date
Nov 18, 1969
Age
20 years, 312 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Leo Peterson
Type
KO
Round, time
4 (8), 1:00
Date
Nov 5, 1969
Age
20 years, 299 days
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Roberto Davila
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Age
20 years, 294 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Vernon Clay
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (6), 0:32
Date
Oct 7, 1969
Age
20 years, 270 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Roy Wallace
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (6), 0:19
Date
Sep 23, 1969
Age
20 years, 256 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Johnny Carroll
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 2:19
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Age
20 years, 251 days
Location
Center Coliseum, Seattle, Washington, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Chuck Wepner
Type
TKO
Round, time
3 (10), 0:54
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Age
20 years, 220 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Sylvester Dullaire
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (6), 2:59
Date
Jul 14, 1969
Age
20 years, 185 days
Location
Rosecroft Raceway, Oxon Hill, Maryland, U.S.
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Fred Askew
Type
KO
Round, time
1 (6), 2:30
Date
Jul 1, 1969
Age
20 years, 172 days
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Donald Walheim
Type
KO
Round, time
3 (6), 1:54
Date
Jun 23, 1969
Age
20 years, 164 days
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
81
Loss
76–5
Shannon Briggs
MD
12
Nov 22, 1997
48 years, 316 days
Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
80
Win
76–4
Lou Savarese
SD
12
Apr 26, 1997
48 years, 106 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
Retained WBU heavyweight title
79
Win
75–4
Crawford Grimsley
UD
12
Nov 3, 1996
47 years, 298 days
NK Hall, Urayasu, Japan
Retained WBU heavyweight title;Won vacant IBA heavyweight title
78
Win
74–4
Axel Schulz
MD
12
Apr 22, 1995
46 years, 102 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Retained IBF heavyweight title;Won vacant WBU heavyweight title
77
Win
73–4
Michael Moorer
KO
10 (12), 2:03
Nov 5, 1994
45 years, 299 days
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won WBA and IBF heavyweight titles
76
Loss
72–4
Tommy Morrison
UD
12
Jun 7, 1993
44 years, 148 days
Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
For vacant WBO heavyweight title
75
Win
72–3
Pierre Coetzer
TKO
8 (10), 1:48
Jan 16, 1993
44 years, 6 days
Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
74
Win
71–3
Alex Stewart
MD
10
Apr 11, 1992
43 years, 92 days
Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
73
Win
70–3
Jimmy K. Ellis
TKO
3 (10), 1:36
Dec 7, 1991
42 years, 331 days
Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
72
Loss
69–3
Evander Holyfield
UD
12
Apr 19, 1991
42 years, 99 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles
71
Win
69–2
Terry Anderson
KO
1 (10), 2:59
Sep 25, 1990
41 years, 258 days
London Arena, London, England
70
Win
68–2
Ken Lakusta
KO
3 (10), 1:24
Jul 31, 1990
41 years, 202 days
Northlands AgriCom, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
69
Win
67–2
Adilson Rodrigues
KO
2 (10), 2:39
Jun 16, 1990
41 years, 157 days
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
68
Win
66–2
Mike Jameson
TKO
4 (10), 2:16
Apr 17, 1990
41 years, 97 days
Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
67
Win
65–2
Gerry Cooney
KO
2 (10), 1:57
Jan 15, 1990
41 years, 5 days
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
66
Win
64–2
Everett Martin
UD
10
Jul 20, 1989
40 years, 191 days
Convention Center, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
65
Win
63–2
Bert Cooper
RTD
2 (10), 3:00
Jun 1, 1989
40 years, 142 days
Pride Pavilion, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
64
Win
62–2
J. B. Williamson
TKO
5 (10), 1:37
Apr 30, 1989
40 years, 110 days
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa, Galveston, Texas, U.S.
63
Win
61–2
Manoel De Almeida
TKO
3 (10), 2:14
Feb 16, 1989
40 years, 37 days
Atlantis Theater, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
62
Win
60–2
Mark Young
TKO
7 (10), 1:47
Jan 26, 1989
40 years, 16 days
Community War Memorial, Rochester, New York, U.S.
61
Win
59–2
David Jaco
TKO
1 (10), 2:03
Dec 28, 1988
39 years, 353 days
Casa Royal Banquet Hall, Bakersfield, California, U.S.
60
Win
58–2
Tony Fulilangi
TKO
2 (10), 2:26
Oct 27, 1988
39 years, 291 days
Civic Center, Marshall, Texas, U.S.
59
Win
57–2
Bobby Hitz
TKO
1 (10), 2:59
Sep 10, 1988
39 years, 244 days
The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.
58
Win
56–2
Ladislao Mijangos
TKO
2 (10), 2:42
Aug 25, 1988
39 years, 228 days
Lee County Civic Center, Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
57
Win
55–2
Carlos Hernández
TKO
4 (10), 1:36
Jun 26, 1988
39 years, 168 days
Tropworld Casino and Entertainment Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
56
Win
54–2
Frank Lux
TKO
3 (10), 2:07
May 21, 1988
39 years, 132 days
Sullivan Arena, Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
55
Win
53–2
Dwight Muhammad Qawi
TKO
7 (10), 1:51
Mar 19, 1988
39 years, 69 days
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
54
Win
52–2
Guido Trane
TKO
5 (10), 2:39
Feb 5, 1988
39 years, 26 days
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
53
Win
51–2
Tom Trimm
KO
1 (10), 0:45
Jan 23, 1988
39 years, 13 days
Sheraton Twin Towers, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
52
Win
50–2
Rocky Sekorski
TKO
3 (10), 2:48
Dec 18, 1987
38 years, 342 days
Bally's Las Vegas, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
51
Win
49–2
Tim Anderson
TKO
4 (10), 2:23
Nov 21, 1987
38 years, 315 days
Eddie Graham Sports Complex, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
50
Win
48–2
Bobby Crabtree
TKO
6 (10)
Sep 15, 1987
38 years, 248 days
The Hitchin' Post, Springfield, Missouri, U.S.
49
Win
47–2
Charles Hostetter
KO
3 (10), 2:01
Jul 9, 1987
38 years, 180 days
County Coliseum, Oakland, California, U.S.
48
Win
46–2
Steve Zouski
TKO
4 (10), 2:47
Mar 9, 1987
38 years, 58 days
ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
47
Loss
45–2
Jimmy Young
UD
12
Mar 17, 1977
28 years, 66 days
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
46
Win
45–1
Pedro Agosto
TKO
4 (10), 2:34
Jan 22, 1977
28 years, 12 days
Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
45
Win
44–1
John "Dino" Denis
TKO
4 (10), 2:25
Oct 15, 1976
27 years, 279 days
Sportatorium, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
44
Win
43–1
Scott LeDoux
TKO
3 (10), 2:58
Aug 14, 1976
27 years, 217 days
Memorial Auditorium, Utica, New York, U.S.
43
Win
42–1
Joe Frazier
TKO
5 (12), 2:26
Jun 15, 1976
27 years, 157 days
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Retained NABF heavyweight title
42
Win
41–1
Ron Lyle
KO
5 (12), 2:28
Jan 24, 1976
27 years, 14 days
Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
Won vacant NABF heavyweight title
41
Loss
40–1
Muhammad Ali
KO
8 (15), 2:58
Oct 30, 1974
25 years, 293 days
Stade du 20 Mai, Kinshasa, Zaire
Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
40
Win
40–0
Ken Norton
TKO
2 (15), 2:00
Mar 26, 1974
25 years, 75 days
Poliedro, Caracas, Venezuela
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
39
Win
39–0
José Roman
KO
1 (15), 2:00
Sep 1, 1973
24 years, 234 days
Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
38
Win
38–0
Joe Frazier
TKO
2 (15), 2:26
Jan 22, 1973
24 years, 12 days
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Won WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
37
Win
37–0
Terry Sorrell
KO
2 (10), 1:05
Oct 10, 1972
23 years, 274 days
Salt Palace, Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
36
Win
36–0
Miguel Angel Paez
KO
2 (10), 2:29
May 11, 1972
23 years, 122 days
County Coliseum Arena, Oakland, California, U.S.
Won Pan American heavyweight title
35
Win
35–0
Ted Gullick
KO
2 (10), 2:28
Apr 10, 1972
23 years, 91 days
The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.
34
Win
34–0
Clarence Boone
KO
2 (10), 2:55
Mar 7, 1972
23 years, 57 days
Civic Center, Beaumont, Texas, U.S.
33
Win
33–0
Joe Murphy Goodwin
KO
2 (10)
Feb 29, 1972
23 years, 50 days
Municipal Auditorium, Austin, Texas, U.S.
· Exhibition boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
5 fights
By knockout
3 wins
3
0 losses
0
Non-scored
Non-scored
5 fights
Non-scored
3 wins
2
5 fights
3 wins
0 losses
By knockout
3
0
Non-scored
2
· Exhibition boxing record
5
5
No.
5
Result
—.mw- N/a
Record
3–0 (2)
Opponent
Boone Kirkman
Type
—N/a
Round, time
3
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Age
26 years, 106 days
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Notes
Non-scored bout
4
4
No.
4
Result
—N/a
Record
3–0 (1)
Opponent
Charlie Polite
Type
—N/a
Round, time
3
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Age
26 years, 106 days
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Notes
Non-scored bout
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Terry Daniels
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (3)
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Age
26 years, 106 days
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Jerry Judge
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (3)
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Age
26 years, 106 days
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Alonzo Johnson
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (3)
Date
Apr 26, 1975
Age
26 years, 106 days
Location
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Age
Location
Notes
5
—.mw- N/a
3–0 (2)
Boone Kirkman
—N/a
3
Apr 26, 1975
26 years, 106 days
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Non-scored bout
4
—N/a
3–0 (1)
Charlie Polite
—N/a
3
Apr 26, 1975
26 years, 106 days
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Non-scored bout
3
Win
3–0
Terry Daniels
TKO
2 (3)
Apr 26, 1975
26 years, 106 days
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2
Win
2–0
Jerry Judge
TKO
2 (3)
Apr 26, 1975
26 years, 106 days
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1
Win
1–0
Alonzo Johnson
TKO
2 (3)
Apr 26, 1975
26 years, 106 days
Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Canada
Television appearances and roles · Filmography › Television
1975
The Six Million Dollar Man
Role(s)
Marcus Grayson
Notes
Episode: "Look Alike"
1976
Sanford and Son
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "The Director"
1992
Home Improvement
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Unchained Malady"
1993
George
Role(s)
George Foster
Notes
Series on ABC
2003
King of the Hill
Role(s)
Himself (voice role)
Notes
Episode: "Boxing Luanne"
2013
Fast N' Loud
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "Cool Customline"
2016–2018
Role(s)
Better Late Than Never
Notes
Himself
2022
The Masked Singer
Role(s)
Venus Fly Trap
Notes
Episode: "Hall Of Fame Night"
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1975
The Six Million Dollar Man
Marcus Grayson
Episode: "Look Alike"
1976
Sanford and Son
Himself
Episode: "The Director"
1992
Home Improvement
Himself
Episode: "Unchained Malady"
1993
George
George Foster
Series on ABC
2003
King of the Hill
Himself (voice role)
Episode: "Boxing Luanne"
2013
Fast N' Loud
Himself
Episode: "Cool Customline"
2016–2018
Better Late Than Never
Himself
2022
The Masked Singer
Venus Fly Trap
Episode: "Hall Of Fame Night"
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