Best fights of George Foreman
Over 28 years as a professional, George Foreman compiled a 76-5 (68) record, including 15 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. George Foreman KOs Joe Frazier
On January 22, 1973 George Foreman fought Joe Frazier for the undisputed heavyweight title. Foreman was 24 years old with a record of 37-0, and Frazier was 29 with a record of 29-0. Foreman was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak and Frazier was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Joe Frazier via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion.
2. George Foreman KOs Michael Moorer
On November 5, 1994 George Foreman fought Michael Moorer for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. Foreman was 45 years old with a record of 72-4, and Moorer was 26 with a record of 35-0. Foreman was coming off a loss, while Moorer was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Michael Moorer via KO in the 10th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. George Foreman KOs Ken Norton
On March 26, 1974 George Foreman defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Ken Norton. Foreman was 25 years old with a record of 39-0, and Norton was 30 with a record of 30-2. Foreman was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak, while Norton was coming off a loss. Foreman stopped Ken Norton via TKO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. George Foreman KOs Ron Lyle
On January 24, 1976 George Foreman fought Ron Lyle for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. Foreman was 27 years old with a record of 40-1, and Lyle was 34 with a record of 31-3-1. Foreman was coming off a loss, while Lyle was coming off a win. Foreman stopped Ron Lyle via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. George Foreman KOs Joe Frazier in their 2nd fight
On June 15, 1976 George Foreman defended his NABF heavyweight title against Joe Frazier. It was their second meeting. Foreman was 27 years old with a record of 41-1, and Frazier was 32 with a record of 32-3. Foreman was coming off a win, while Frazier was coming off a loss. Foreman stopped Joe Frazier via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. George Foreman loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On April 19, 1991 George Foreman fought Evander Holyfield for the undisputed heavyweight title. Foreman was 42 years old with a record of 69-2, and Holyfield was 28 with a record of 25-0. Foreman was on a 24-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Foreman lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holyfield.
7. George Foreman KOs Gerry Cooney
On January 15, 1990 George Foreman faced Gerry Cooney in a heavyweight bout. Foreman was 41 years old with a record of 64-2, and Cooney was 33 with a record of 28-2. Foreman was on a 19-fight winning streak, while Cooney was coming off a loss. Foreman stopped Gerry Cooney via KO in the 2nd round.
8. George Foreman defeats Lou Savarese
On April 26, 1997 George Foreman defended his WBU and lineal heavyweight titles against Lou Savarese. Foreman was 48 years old with a record of 75-4, and Savarese was 31 with a record of 36-0. Foreman was on a 3-fight winning streak and Savarese was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Foreman won via split decision. Defended the titles.
9. George Foreman loses to Shannon Briggs via majority decision
On November 22, 1997 George Foreman defended his lineal heavyweight title against Shannon Briggs. Foreman was 48 years old with a record of 76-4, and Briggs was 25 with a record of 29-1. Both Foreman and Briggs were on a 4-fight winning streak. Foreman lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Briggs.
10. George Foreman KOs George Chuvalo
On August 4, 1970 George Foreman faced George Chuvalo. Foreman was 21 years old with a record of 21-0, and Chuvalo was 32 with a record of 59-15-2. Foreman was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Chuvalo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped George Chuvalo via TKO in the 3rd round.