Why is George Foreman rated so highly on a lot of peoples lists?

[RockyMarcianofan00]

I rank Foreman high because
-He hit probably harder then any heavyweight in history

-He's argueably the physically strongest

-He had good/well rounded boxing skill for a man his size

-He beat some of the best competition and the best contenders in history- excluding Ali and Young (only two he lost to in his prime)

-Some of his big name wins are Chuck Wepner (3), Joe Frazier (2), Ken Norton (2), Ron Lyle (5), Joe Frazier II (5)

-another notable thing: Sparring Partner for Sonny Liston

-Had Possibley the greatest comeback in Boxing History, only Comeback I can think of that maybe considered better was Ali's. Foreman came back only losing three times and once to a formidable contender Evander Holyfeild (other 2 are Tommy Morrison and Shannon Briggs).

-I believe he was the oldest man to fight for and win the heavyweight crown at 49- I believe it was

and I'm sure I missed many accomplishments, George Foreman is arguabley one of the greatest Heavyweights ever, IMO top5 easy...

In his prime...


During his successful comeback


76-5-0 (68 KO's)
87% KO Percentage (92.5 in his prime)

How can you not rate him high on your list??

[butterfly1964]

I rank Foreman high because
-He hit probably harder then any heavyweight in history

-He's argueably the physically strongest

-He had good/well rounded boxing skill for a man his size

-He beat some of the best competition and the best contenders in history- excluding Ali and Young (only two he lost to in his prime)

-Some of his big name wins are Chuck Wepner (3), Joe Frazier (2), Ken Norton (2), Ron Lyle (5), Joe Frazier II (5)

-another notable thing: Sparring Partner for Sonny Liston

-Had Possibley the greatest comeback in Boxing History, only Comeback I can think of that maybe considered better was Ali's. Foreman came back only losing three times and once to a formidable contender Evander Holyfeild (other 2 are Tommy Morrison and Shannon Briggs).

-I believe he was the oldest man to fight for and win the heavyweight crown at 49- I believe it was

and I'm sure I missed many accomplishments, George Foreman is arguabley one of the greatest Heavyweights ever, IMO top5 easy...

In his prime...


During his successful comeback


76-5-0 (68 KO's)
87% KO Percentage (92.5 in his prime)

How can you not rate him high on your list??

Was this copied and pasted from another thread?

[Dirt E Gomez]

I rate Foreman as my #1 heavyweight of all time. When making my list I decided that a factor which is most important to me is longevity first and foremost. Foreman, at an age when most people are retired after all ready losing several fights in embarassing fashion was winning the HW title again.

[RockyMarcianofan00]

Was this copied and pasted from another thread?

nope off the top of my head which is why I say I believe or I think so, I say that because I don't feel like doing research at the time I'm lazy at 10:17 EST

[BAREKNUCKLES]

George Foreman was a physical freak of nature.

If you could mold the ring saavy of old man George with the body of young George, you would have a formiddable opponent indeed. Not to say that either old or young George was a slouch. Old George was the wise old fighter, while the younger George was just reckless abandon in the ring.

First, when I think of George Foreman, I think of a large tree with a huge trunk. George was the unstoppable force. I think his chin was much better when he was older. It's discouraging to hit a guy and he just stands there and starts walking you down, swinging that big axe.

His skill level was much better during his second career. He was measured, he did not waste energy, and you damn sure couldn't kock him down.

We've all heard that the last thing that leaves a fighter is his power. Since George's fight game was power, it was a cinch that he was able to come back as he did. I think George hit harder in his old age than he did in his 20's.

George had deceptive hand speed and one of the best jabs in the game.

When big George pulled the trigger, it was "game over".

Because of his incredible durability and power, I rank George in the top 5 all time. I don't see too many guys being able to hang with him.

[RockyMarcianofan00]

George Foreman was a physical freak of nature.

If you could mold the ring saavy of old man George with the body of young George, you would have a formiddable opponent indeed. Not to say that either old or young George was a slouch. Old George was the wise old fighter, while the younger George was just reckless abandon in the ring.

First, when I think of George Foreman, I think of a large tree with a huge trunk. George was the unstoppable force. I think his chin was much better when he was older. It's discouraging to hit a guy and he just stands there and starts walking you down, swinging that big axe.

His skill level was much better during his second career. He was measured, he did not waste energy, and you damn sure couldn't kock him down.

We've all heard that the last thing that leaves a fighter is his power. Since George's fight game was power, it was a cinch that he was able to come back as he did. I think George hit harder in his old age than he did in his 20's.

George had deceptive hand speed and one of the best jabs in the game.

When big George pulled the trigger, it was "game over".

Because of his incredible durability and power, I rank George in the top 5 all time. I don't see too many guys being able to hang with him.

I'd have to disagree with the bold, when George Foreman can't KO Evander Holyfeild then there's a problem. George Foreman in his prime would have torn any of the fighters he fought later in life to shreds..

[butterfly1964]

I rate Foreman as my #1 heavyweight of all time.

Ahahahahahahahahahaha, now I've heard everything!

[RockyMarcianofan00]

Ahahahahahahahahahaha, now I've heard everything!

Eh I've heard worse, I mean IMO he's not #1 but I mean its not that bad, I mean the way you do your top10 its very possible that Foreman could be #1...

[butterfly1964]

Eh I've heard worse, I mean IMO he's not #1 but I mean its not that bad, I mean the way you do your top10 its very possible that Foreman could be #1...

My point is if you get owned in your prime, then there is no way you are number one. At most you would be number two, next to the guy that beat you.

[Brassangel]

Originally Posted by BAREKNUCKLES
I think his chin was much better when he was older. It's discouraging to hit a guy and he just stands there and starts walking you down, swinging that big axe.

There's actually an old saying that says a good chin isn't something you can learn or develop. While a person might get more accustomed to taking punishment, their chin is something they have from very early on.

[They] could be nuts though...