George Foreman is a former professional boxer, entrepreneur, and author. After a troubled childhood, Foreman took up amateur boxing and won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics.
Having turned professional the next year, and then won the world heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of then-undefeated Joe Frazier in 1973. He defended the belt twice before suffering his first professional loss, to Muhammad Ali in the iconic Rumble in the Jungle of 1974. Unable to secure another title opportunity, Foreman retired in 1977. Following what he referred to as a religious epiphany, Foreman became an ordained Christian minister. Ten years later, he announced a comeback, and in 1994 at age 45 won the unified WBA, IBF, and lineal heavyweight championship titles by knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer. As a professional boxer, he competed between 1969 and 1997. He is a two-time heavyweight world champion and an Olympic gold medalist.
As of 2009, the George Foreman Grill has sold over 100 million units. In recognition of Foreman's patriotism and community service, the American Legion honored him with its James V. Day "Good Guy" Award during its 95th National Convention in 2013.
