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George Foreman was boxing's most feared fighter from 1973-1974. Undefeated in 40 straight fights, 37 by knockout, he was on a 24 consecutive knockout run when he faced Muhammad Ali on October 30, 1974 in defense of his world heavyweight title in Zaire, Africa. A product of a poor family, Foreman was in constant trouble with the law. He credits the Job Corp with turning his life around. Started boxing as an amateur and, in less than three years, captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympic Games. Lost only 2 out of 24 amateur fights. Turned pro under the guidance of veteran trainer Dick Saddler. Foreman was a stablemate of former heavyweight king Charles "Sonny" Liston and Charlie Snips. Foreman idolized Liston and copied his ring style and mannerisms. Foreman used a piercing stare to intimated his opponents ala Liston. He was criticized for beating second rate opponents, yet had scored victories over credible fighters like George Chuvallo, Boone Kirkman and Gregorio Peralta. Destroyed undefeated Joe Frazier in two brutal rounds to capture the world title in 1973; Frazier was knocked down six times. Destroyed Jose "King" Roman in one round and Ken Norton in two rounds to retain his title. Foreman was knocked out by 3-1 underdog Muhammad Ali in 8 rounds. Foreman fought 5 men in one night in a 1975 exhibition. Won five straight knockouts on the comeback trail before being decked and decision-ed by Jimmy Young in Puerto Rico in 1977. Foreman claimed to have seen God in his dressing room following the defeat and announced he was going to become a preacher and retire from boxing. Preached for 10 years and blew up to 300 pounds. Decided to return to the ring to raise money for his church; experts laughed, but Foreman racked up 18 straight knockout victories. He was defeated in a title bid by Evander Holyfield but, a few years later, shocked the world by knocking out undefeated World Heavyweight Champion Michael Moorer (36-0) to become champion again at 45. Made a few successful defenses before losing his title by a controversial decision to Shannon Briggs.

George Foreman at an event for Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

(1999) TV commercial: Meineke Discount Mufflers

(1990s) Wrote &quot;Fitness&quot; column for &quot;USA Weekend&quot; Magazine.

(2000s-2010s) Large series of TV commercials for his &quot;The George Foreman Lean, Mean, Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine&quot;.

(2004 - 2009) Series of TV commercials for Casual Male Big &amp; Tall clothing stores.

(1993-2000s) Large series of long running TV commercials, radio commercials; print ads; billboards, bus benches, and other outdoor advertisements for Meineke Discount Mufflers and Meineke Car Care Centers.(including some voiceovers).

(February 7, 1992) First release of &quot;George Foreman K.O. Boxing&quot; video game by Acclaim, on the Sega Mega Drive platform.

(1992) Release of &quot;George Foreman K.O. Boxing&quot; video game by Acclaim, on the Sega Genesis platform.

(1996) TV commercial: Ball Park hot dogs.

(2008) TV infomercial: &quot;George Foreman&#39;s Lean Mean Spin Frying Machine,&quot; with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0286040/?ref_=nmwrk">George Foreman</a>, Mindy McCortney, and Chef Robert Rainford.

(2008) TV infomercial: &quot;George Foreman&#39;s Life-Shakes&quot; with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0286040/?ref_=nmwrk">George Foreman</a> and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0539016/?ref_=nmwrk">Tina Malave</a>.

(2014-present/March 2016) TV commercial, &quot;Submit Your Idea,&quot; for InventHelp® inventors service and inventhelp.com.

(December 1992) Release of &quot;George Foreman K.O. Boxing&quot; video game by Acclaim, on the Nintendo Entertainment System platform.

(September 1992) Release of &quot;George Foreman K.O. Boxing&quot; video game by Acclaim, on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System platform.

(2015) TV commercial: &quot;Right to Your Door,&quot; with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0286040/?ref_=nmwrk">George Foreman</a>, for the George Foreman Butcher&#39;s Shop.

(2019) TV commercial: Choice Home Warranty with <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm3066653/?ref_=nmwrk">Mary Foreman</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm2017606/?ref_=nmwrk">Natalie Foreman</a>, and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm3067058/?ref_=nmwrk">George Foreman V</a>

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