George Foreman, born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, is a former professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist. Known for his formidable punching power, Foreman dominated the heavyweight boxing scene in the 1970s, becoming the world champion twice. After retiring from boxing, Foreman found success as an entrepreneur, author, and television personality. He gained further acclaim for his line of George Foreman grills, which revolutionized indoor cooking. Foreman’s remarkable boxing career and subsequent achievements have solidified his status as one of the most celebrated and influential figures in sports and business.
I don’t even think about a retirement program because I’m working for the Lord, for the Almighty. And even thought the Lord’s pay isn’t very high, his retirement program is, you might say, out of this world.
George Foreman
The referee is going to be the most important person in the ring tonight besides the fighters.
George Foreman
The question isn’t at what age I want to retire, it’s at what income.
George Foreman
The Internal Revenue Service is the real undefeated heavyweight champion.
George Foreman
That’s my gift. I let that negativity roll off me like water off a duck’s back. If it’s not positive, I didn’t hear it. If you can overcome that, fights are easy.
George Foreman
Sure the fight was fixed. I fixed it with a right hand.
George Foreman
Put your name on something, it better be the best… you only get one shot.
George Foreman
My mother was watching on television and she doesn’t want me to hurt anyone.
George Foreman
My kids idea of a hard life is to live in a house with only one phone.
George Foreman
I’ve seen George Foreman shadow boxing and the shadow won.
George Foreman
I want to keep fighting because it is the only thing that keeps me out of the hamburger joints. If I don’t fight, I’ll eat this planet.
George Foreman
I am a winner each and every time I go into the ring.
George Foreman
George Foreman. A miracle. A mystery to myself. Who am I? The mirror says back. The George you was always meant to be. Wasn’t always like that. Used to look in the mirror and cried a river.
George Foreman
Generally when there’s a lot of smoke… there’s just a whole lot more smoke.
George Foreman
Everybody wants to be somebody. The thing you have to do is give them confidence they can. You have to give a kid a dream.
George Foreman
Boxing is like jazz. The better it is, the less people appreciate it.
George Foreman
A hero is someone right who doesn’t change.
George Foreman
They’ll take everything, even your tears.
George Foreman
When I was a kid in Houston, we were so poor we couldn’t afford the last 2 letters, so we called ourselves po’.
George Foreman
I’m a winner each and every time I go into the ring.
George Foreman
