George Foreman
Ex-Opponent Remembers Late Boxer …
He Was ‘a Mild Large’
Printed March 25, 2025 12:30 AM PDT
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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 can 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 study of the information.
Moorer referred to as Foreman “a delicate big” … and added that he’ll at all times bear in mind him as “an incredible particular person.”
“It was surprising,” the previous fighter mentioned of George’s demise. “I did not imagine it was true at first … It was devastating.”
Moorer and Foreman fought approach again in 1994 — and Moorer was thought of a giant 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 injury the KO punch induced — held no ill-will towards Foreman in wake of the defeat … actually, he mentioned the 2 remained phone mates through the years.
He acquired the prospect to meet up with Foreman at a 2023 screening of the “Large George Foreman” biopic … and informed us he was thrilled his son acquired the prospect to snap a photograph with the legend whereas on the occasion.
Foreman’s household acknowledged he died “peacefully” whereas “surrounded by family members.” A reason behind demise has not but been revealed.
RIP
