There is no doubt in the fact that George Foreman is one of the greatest professional boxers ever to tighten their gloves. The former two-time world champion had a professional career spanning over 28 years. And it is safe to say that throughout his career, not many could challenge ‘Big George.’ His career record stands at 76-5 with 68 KO wins. Foreman shared the ring with some of the greats. And, with his thrilling performances and demeanor throughout his professional career, Foreman has cemented his legacy as a boxing legend, and his name has been written with other greats in the sport.
The fans would agree that Foreman deserves the honor and recognition he has attained over the years. And recently, the 74-year-old took to Twitter to show his gratitude for the fact that his name is being considered with some of the historical legends in the sport.
Foreman took to Twitter to display his gratitude, remembering instances where he was asked, “How would I have done against any past Boxing Champ?” Remembering this, Foreman explained the gratitude he felt to hear his name amongst the boxing legends such as Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali, Sonny Liston, etc. He claimed that it is an honor for him to hear his name being echoed with the likes of these boxing legends.
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When asked “how would I have done against any past Boxing Champ?” I always say “to be mentioned in the same breath as:
Johnson,Marciano. Louis Ali Liston, etc is an honor pic.twitter.com/z6reMmnUWX— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) May 18, 2023
Once a boxer is always a boxer, and Foreman is a true testament to that statement. He still holds tremendous strength at 74. And he even claimed that he is ready for a comeback at his age. The fans came in support and agreement with Foreman of his statement of gratitude
Fans agree with George Foreman
A fan believes that all the honor Foreman is getting is well deserved.
You deserve that honor!
— Jonaed 🥑 | The NoDegree Podcast | NoDegree.com | (@NoDegreeDotCom) May 18, 2023
Another fan thinks that Foreman rightly earned the honor.
You may be honored but you earned that honor and I am sure it is mutual.
— Patrick Ayala (@dcmahab) May 18, 2023
One fan claimed that those times were the best times in boxing. And, even shared the anecdote of when his father witnessed Foreman fight live.
These were one of the best times in boxing history. My dad saw you fight in Zaire in 74, he said you were one mountain of a man.
— wolfgang (@wolfgan53350589) May 18, 2023
Another fan thinks that true achievement was when Foreman made his comeback and became world champion again, shocking the world.
To comeback and shock the world and become champion again was some achievement
— paul mycock (@paulmycock14) May 18, 2023
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A fan claimed that Foreman is not only a former world champion but is a man of great humility.
@GeorgeForeman was and is not just a great champion but a man of great humility.
— Adam (@AdamKlein70) May 18, 2023
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