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How old was George Foreman in his last fight?

How old was George Foreman in his last fight?

Foreman had fought for the last time, at the age of 48.

Who defeated George Foreman?

On November 22, 1997, Foreman lost a controversial decision to Shannon Briggs in what turned out to be his final fight. He finished with a professional record of 76 wins (68 by knockout) and five losses. Foreman was inducted to the International Boxing Hall of Fame on June 8, 2003.

What age is Muhammad Ali?

74 years (1942–2016)
Muhammad Ali/Age at death

How old was Muhammad Ali when he beat George Foreman?

October 30 Muhammad Ali wins the Rumble in the Jungle On October 30, 1974, 32-year-old Muhammad Ali becomes the heavyweight champion of the world for the second time when he knocks out 25-year-old champ George Foreman in the eighth round of the “Rumble in the Jungle,” a match in Kinshasa, Zaire.

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How old was George Foreman when he won the heavyweight title?

He was 46 years and 169 days old, becoming the oldest world heavyweight champion in history. Foreman is the oldest to ever win the world heavyweight boxing championship, and the second-oldest in any weight class after Bernard Hopkins (at light heavyweight ).

How much did George Foreman weigh in his fight with John Moorer?

Foreman, now just a couple months shy of his 46th birthday, scaled at 250 pounds even for the fight, with the 26-year-old Moorer came in at 222, a week shy of his next birthday. Moorer had actually turned pro as a light heavyweight back in 1988, but had bulked up to heavyweight by 1991.

Did George Foreman ever make his comeback?

Of course, Foreman DID make his comeback and went on a 23-FIGHT WIN STREAK crushing just about everyone until he faced Evander Holyfield in 1991. In fact, 45-year-old George beat Michael Moorer for the WBA and IBF Heavyweight title in 1994 — while Tyson was still in prison.