Trivia

He told ESPN SportsCentury he named all five of his sons George Edward so that each would know who his father was. Foreman learned as an adult that he was the illegitimate son of a man named Leroy Moorehead. The two men eventually met, and Foreman was a minister at Moorehead's funeral.

The greatest knockout boxer of all-time with 68 of his 76 wins coming by KO.

Fought 5 heavyweight boxers in one night in Canada in 1975, knocking out 3.

Undefeated since his comeback in 1987, George fought undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield for the title in 1991. Big George proved he was for real at 42 by staying with Holyfield for 12 rounds and losing by decision.

Won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics.

Won 24 straight fights by knockout prior to fighting Muhammad Ali.

Won his first 40 fights, 37 by knockout.

His knockout punch against Michael Moorer caused Moorer to bite his mouthpiece in half.

Won the heavyweight boxing title in January of 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. Lost the title in October of 1974 to Muhammad Ali.

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003.

Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990.

His son, George Foreman III, is his manager.

He was never knocked down during his" second career" (31-3 1987-1997) . Amazingly, in each fight. he remained standing between rounds.

Release of his book, "George Foreman's Big Book of Grilling, Barbecue and Rotisserie: More than 75 Recipes for Family and Friends" by George with Barbara Witt. (2000)

Daughter, Freeda George, is a professional on the US women's boxing circuit.

Works as a priest. He was called "World's coolest priest" by the Norwegian magazine "Vi Menn".

Father with Adrienne of Michi Foreman. Father with Pamela Clay (not the actress) of George Foreman Jr.. Father with Charlotte Gross of Georgetta Foreman. Father with Andrea of Freeda Foreman and George Foreman III. Father with Mary of Natalie Foreman, Leola Foreman, George Foreman IV, George Foreman V and George Foreman VI.

At age 45, George regained the world heavyweight title by knocking out Michael Moorer in the 10th round in 1994.

Retired from boxing in 1977 after a loss to Jimmy Young, then returned to the ring in 1987.

Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame. (October 18, 2002)

Climbed off the canvas three times to knockout Ron Lyle in 1976.

Knocked out heavyweight champions Joe Frazier, Ken Norton and Michael Moorer.

He knocked out Joe Frazier (1973) and Ken Norton (1974) in the second round. He KO'd Frazier again in the 5th in a later meeting.

Release of his book, "Let George Do It!" by George with Fran Manushkin. (2005)

Release of his book, "Going the Extra Smile". (2007)

Release of his book, "The Knockout Entrepreneur" by George with Ken Abraham. (September 2009)

Release of his book, "God in My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir" by George with Ken Abraham. (2007)

Son George VI born on 15 August 1999 at 10:45 pm.

Performed sports columnist George Kimball's 4th marriage.

Release of his book, "By George: The Autobiography of George Foreman" by George with Joel Engel. (1995)

Release of his book, "George Foreman's Indoor Grilling Made Easy: More Than 100 Simple, Healthy Ways to Feed Family and Friends" by George with Kathryn Kellinger. (2004)

Purchased 20% ownership interest of racing horse "Future Destiny" with New York Jet great Wayne Chrebet. (March 2006)

Release of his book, "George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down" by George with Linda Kulman. (2002)

At 15, he dropped out of Wheatley High School, in Houston, Texas, in 1964.

Promotes the George Foreman Jumbo Fat Reducing Grilling Machine for shopping channel QVC.

Release of his book, "Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook" by George with Cherie Calbom. (1996)

At only 6 months old, he moved with his family to Houston, Texas, where his siblings grew up in the Fifth Ward.

Alumni of the U.S. Department of Labor's Job Corps.