George Foreman Life Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wives, Children, Grill, Record, Wins, Losses, Net Worth 2022

George Foreman Life Biography, Age, Height, Family, Wives, Children, Grill, Record, Wins, Losses, Net Worth 2022

George Edward Foreman was born on January 10th in year 1949 and is an American former professional boxer, entrepreneur, minister, and author, know his net worth

In boxing, George Edward Foreman was nicknamed “Big George” and contested between the years 1967 to 1997. He has been a two-time world heavyweight champion as well as an Olympic gold medalist. As an entrepreneur, George is known for George Foreman Grill. Recently Edward was accused of sexual abuse

In 1997 Foreman retired from boxing with a final career record of 76 wins (68 by knockout) and 5 losses and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.

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George Foreman got married 5 times and has 5 sons and 5 daughters with his wives. He also has a brother named Roy Edward. His mother Nancy raised him along with his stepfather. Edward attended Wheatly High School.

He has 10 biological children; he also adopted two daughters, bringing the family total to 12. While the girls have a variety of names, the former heavyweight champ kept things simple when it came to the boys and they’re all named George, albeit with different numerals and nicknames.

George II is Junior, George III is Monk, George IV is Big Wheel, George V is Red, and George VI is Little Joe.

George Edward Foreman turned professional in year 1969 with a three-round knockout in New York City. In year 1970, George Foreman continued his march toward the undisputed heavyweight title. George defeated Gregorio Peralta at Madison Square Garden among all his opponents. Peralta showed that Foreman was vulnerable to fast counter-punching and an assertive boxing style. Foreman then defeated George Chuvalo by technical knockout (TKO) in three rounds.

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After this win, Foreman defeated Charlie Polite in four rounds and Boone Kirkman in three games. Peralta was number-10 ranked heavyweight champion in the world in January in year 1970 while Chuvalo was number seven in the world in 1971.

George Edward Foreman’s Achievements

George Edward Foreman has been inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and International Boxing Hall of Fame. The International Boxing Research Organization rated Foreman as the eighth-greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.  In year 2002, he was named as one of the 25 greatest fighters of the past 80 years by The Ring.

The Ring ranked him as the ninth-greatest puncher of all time.  He was a ringside analyst for HBO’s boxing coverage for 12 years until 2004. Outside boxing, he is a successful entrepreneur and known for his promotion of the George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units worldwide. In year 1999, he sold the commercial rights to the grill for 138 dollars million.

George Edward Foreman’s Net Worth

George Edward Foreman is estimated to have a net worth of nearly around $320 million.

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