George Foreman vs. Joe Frazier in 1973
George Edward Foreman is a professional boxer, an ordained Baptist preacher, two-time World Heavyweight Champion, an Olympic Gold Medalist, and a successful entrepreneur. He was born on January 10, 1949. He was a Gold Medalist at the 1968 Olympics. He won the world heavyweight title by knocking out then undefeated Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica in 1973. He made two successful title defenses before losing to Muhammad Ali in "The Rumble in the Jungle" in 1974. Foreman has been inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Outside of boxing, Foreman is known for being a successful entrepreneur. He is known for his promotion of the George Foreman Grill, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide. In 1999, he sold the naming rights to the grill for $138 million.
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