George Foreman showcased remarkable boxing skills, capturing the attention of boxing fans. Demonstrating prowess in the ring, Foreman’s talent was undeniable, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. His name is now synonymous with raw strength and his boxing record can testify to the power he had in his prime. One might question if Foreman was so formidable, who stopped his reign?

The answer is in his clash against ‘the Greatest’ Muhammad Ali,. Foreman ended up suffering a devastating loss, leading to his retirement from the sport. But remarkably, he returned to the ring at the age of 38 and shocked the entire world by making the record of becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in the history of the sport. Interestingly, renowned boxing trainer Teddy Atlas believes it was his fight against Ali that helped him break his limits. Here’s the argument Atlas gave.

George Foreman had an epiphany post the Ali fight

In an interview, Teddy Atlas shed light on the remarkable comeback of George Foreman following his loss and retirement after facing Muhammad Ali. The discussion touched upon Evander Holyfield‘s experience in the ring with Foreman, where he recounted being hit so hard that he questioned the whereabouts of his teeth after a round.

According to Atlas, the first version of George Foreman was constrained by his own power, relying solely on his ability to deliver powerful blows without recognizing the need for a more versatile approach. Atlas, emphasizing the connection between boxing and life, shared insights from his book, stating, “Boxing is life for me at least and it’s a metaphor, true metaphor for life”.

He explained that during the fight with Ali, Foreman reached a point where he no longer believed he had control over his choices. However, after the loss, Foreman learned a crucial lesson about always having control in the ring. Atlas highlighted, “George was in that position in that fight in Zier, where he no longer thought he was in control of his choices.”

Reflecting on Foreman’s journey, Atlas concluded, “And that was what really allowed George Foreman to come back and have his second life””because he did, he had two lives.” Overall, Atlas claimed that Ali should also be given credit for Foreman’s historic return. Here’s what Holyfield stated while recalling his fight against Foreman.

Evander Holyfield’s toughest opponent

Evander Holyfield, the legendary boxer, faced formidable opponents like Tyson, Lewis, and Bowe, but it was George Foreman who delivered the most powerful punch, as revealed in a recent interview with actor-director Michael Jai White.

In the interview, Holyfield recounted the 1991 bout with Foreman, emphasizing the impact of Foreman’s looping right. Describing the punch, Holyfield explained, “A looping right means you don’t see it because he threw it wide, and they come down, bam, like this.” Despite Holyfield emerging victorious, the force of Foreman’s punch lingered, leaving a lasting impression.

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It’s interesting to hear this perspective from Holyfield and it stands as a testament to the power Foreman wielded that set him apart from the rest of the competition. What do you think about Foreman’s prowess in the ring? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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