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 demise … 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 previous — and it wasn’t arduous to inform he was crushed to be taught of the information.
Moorer referred to as Foreman “a mild large” … and added that he’ll at all times keep in mind him as “an amazing individual.”
“It was stunning,” the previous fighter stated of George’s demise. “I did not consider it was true at first … It was devastating.”
Moorer and Foreman fought means 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 stated 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 stated the 2 remained phone associates over time.
He received the possibility to meet up with Foreman at a 2023 screening of the “Large George Foreman” biopic … and instructed us he was thrilled his son received the possibility to snap a photograph with the legend whereas on the occasion.
Foreman’s household said he died “peacefully” whereas “surrounded by family members.” A reason for demise has not but been revealed.
RIP
