George Foreman
Ex-Opponent Remembers Late Boxer …
He Was ‘a Light Large’
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Michael Moorer — one of many few males who stood toe-to-toe in a boxing ring with George Foreman — tells TMZ Sports activities he is heartbroken over the boxing legend’s loss of life … making it clear the pugilist might be sorely missed.
We sat down with Moorer on Monday — simply three days after Foreman’s household revealed the ex-heavyweight champ handed away at 76 years outdated — and it wasn’t arduous to inform he was crushed to study of the information.
Moorer referred to as Foreman “a gentle giant” … and added that he’ll at all times bear in mind him as “a great person.”
“It was shocking,” the previous fighter mentioned of George’s loss of life. “I didn’t believe it was true at first … It was devastating.”
Moorer and Foreman fought method again in 1994 — and Moorer was thought-about an enormous favourite on the time. And, for a lot of the matchup, he dominated … however within the tenth spherical, Foreman knocked him out with an enormous proper hand and took his championship belt.
Moorer — who mentioned he wanted 32 stitches in his lip to repair the harm the KO punch precipitated — held no ill-will towards Foreman in wake of the defeat … in reality, he mentioned the 2 remained phone pals over time.
He obtained the possibility to meet up with Foreman at a 2023 screening of the “Big George Foreman” biopic … and advised us he was thrilled his son obtained the possibility to snap a photograph with the legend whereas on the occasion.
Foreman’s household acknowledged he died “peacefully” whereas “surrounded by loved ones.” A reason for loss of life has not but been revealed.
RIP
