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 WBA and IBF 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 WBC-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 WBC-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 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.
7. 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.
8. George Foreman defeats Axel Schulz
On April 22, 1995 George Foreman defended his IBF and lineal heavyweight titles against Axel Schulz. Foreman was 46 years old with a record of 73-4, and Schulz was 26 with a record of 21-1-1. Foreman was coming off a win and Schulz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Foreman won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
9. George Foreman KOs Jose Roman
On September 1, 1973 George Foreman defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Jose Roman. Foreman was 24 years old with a record of 38-0, and Roman was 26 with a record of 43-7-1. Foreman was on an undefeated 38-fight winning streak and Roman was on a 6-fight winning streak. Foreman stopped Jose Roman via KO in the 1st round. Retained the undisputed title.
10. George Foreman defeats Crawford Grimsley
On November 3, 1996 George Foreman defended his WBU and lineal heavyweight titles against Crawford Grimsley. Foreman was 47 years old with a record of 74-4, and Grimsley was 29 with a record of 20-0. Foreman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Grimsley was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Foreman won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.