A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.A retrospective look at the boxing career of George Foreman.
Dick Sadler
- Self - Trainer
- (archive footage)
Joe Frazier
- Self - Heavyweight Champion
- (archive footage)
Sonny Liston
- Self - Former Heavyweight Champion
- (archive footage)
Muhammad Ali
- Self - Former Heavyweight Champion
- (archive footage)
Angelo Dundee
- Self - Ali's Trainer
- (archive footage)
Ferdie Pacheco
- Self - Boxing Analyst
- (archive footage)
Teddy Atlas
- Self
- (archive footage)
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
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This film takes you back to the halcyon days of boxing, when boxers had to prove themselves. Might be 2 belts, but each holder wanted undisputed title.So you had epic confrontations between Ali / Frazier / Foreman. These bouts were watched throughout the world even if in the early hours. Tyson was the last to ignite that sort of interest. Now they can fight for 4 or 5 belts and avoid each other, that's why the non boxing fans have lost interest. But watch this anyway because of George, you watch a man as well as a boxer grow up and mature. Why he's not proclaimed as a role model for black youth I don't know, but I could probably guess.
I watched a couple of George Foreman fights back when I was a kid. Later, when Foreman came back in the 1990s, I passed on most of those fights. Like everyone else, I thought Foreman was just trying to sell his Foreman Grills. I had a hard time believing that a nice fat old man could be serious about boxing.
Thanks to Covid-19, this was on free premium cable, so I watched it, and I was pleasantly surprised. I was amazed and inspired too. George Foreman made an incredible transformation of his life. He also took a lot of disrespect and ridicule from people, and yet Foreman was not resentful of anyone. He is a really genuine humble good guy.
I think that is what I appreciated the most about Foreman (the documentary). It showed what he cared about was people. Foreman figured out how to make money and get famous again, and he had incredible faith in God and in himself, and he stuck to his plan, even after years of ridicule.
I do not think I could have done it. Seeing the story in detail, I honestly cannot imagine sticking to it like George Foreman did. He is an real American hero, with a giant heart of gold. I am glad I saw this!
Thanks to Covid-19, this was on free premium cable, so I watched it, and I was pleasantly surprised. I was amazed and inspired too. George Foreman made an incredible transformation of his life. He also took a lot of disrespect and ridicule from people, and yet Foreman was not resentful of anyone. He is a really genuine humble good guy.
I think that is what I appreciated the most about Foreman (the documentary). It showed what he cared about was people. Foreman figured out how to make money and get famous again, and he had incredible faith in God and in himself, and he stuck to his plan, even after years of ridicule.
I do not think I could have done it. Seeing the story in detail, I honestly cannot imagine sticking to it like George Foreman did. He is an real American hero, with a giant heart of gold. I am glad I saw this!
A great story well told. A whirlwind pace with the energy of a heavyweight contest including all the hype and drama
This is a documentary about the legendary heavyweight champion George Foreman. I have always wondered what has become of him after his defeat to Muhammad Ali in Zaire. Now, things are clarified. That defeat shaped the rest of his life. He quit boxing and turned himself to religion. 10 years later, he got back to boxing again to reclaim the title he once carried. He was getting older but also becoming more experienced. In 1994, he faced Michael Moorer and was losing on points until the 10th round in which he found an opportunity momentarily and landed a thunderous blow on his chin knocking him out. But it was no coincidence. He had trained for that one single blow for weeks. At the age of 45, he became the oldest champion in boxing. He lived a humble life and had a positive attitude. He will remain an example sportsman.
Did you know
- TriviaAs revealed in this documentary, George Foreman had five sons, all of whom were also named George. His five daughters all had different names.
- GoofsIn the 'Fifth Ward, 1962' scene, the car in the foreground is a second generation Dodge Charger made from 1968 to 1970.
- Quotes
George Foreman: I can't understand how another man would ball up his fist, put on gloves and try and knock another man unconscious. I just can't see it. I don't understand how I did it. I couldn't do that again.
- ConnectionsFeatures HBO World Championship Boxing (1973)
- How long is Foreman?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Runtime1 hour 24 minutes
- Color
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