On This Date, Big George is World Champion....Again!

[elmersalsa]

On this date, 30 years ago, Big George Foreman, became the WBA World Heavyweight and Lineal World Heavyweight Champion for the second time. He was 45 years old. He stopped champion Michael Moorer in 10 rounds with a wicked right hand shot.

It was one of the most historical fights in boxing history.

Twenty years earlier, Foreman lost the Heavyweight crown to the great Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire by a stunning 8th round knockout.

It was a big night of redemption for Foreman. He attempted to win back the title in April 1991 against Evander Holyfield, but lost by unanimous decision.

But, on this night, Foreman redeemed himself wearing the same old red trunks that he wore in Zaire against Ali. And also this time, he didn't had no hair at all. He shaved it all off years before this fight took place.

This win against Moorer puts Foreman in the list of the top 10 greatest heavyweights of all-time.

[evrenb]

30 years ago. My goodness. It seems like yesterday ...the time from being born to that fight seemed like a lifetime. The time from the fight to now seems like the blink of an eye.

My favourite boxing event ever for me

[scorpio83]

Wow Foreman regained his World Heavyweight Title at aged 45, 30 years ago

[1789139]

This man definitely marked a historic night in the world of boxing! I still remember the day he lost the heavyweight title to Ali. Finally after 30 years, he achieved his goal once againgetaway shootout

[evrenb]

This man definitely marked a historic night in the world of boxing! I still remember the day he lost the heavyweight title to Ali. Finally after 30 years, he achieved his goal once againgetaway shootout

It was 20 years....1974 to 1994. What an achievement.

[funso banjo baby]

Thoroughly enjoyed his long run of comeback fights....even that wouldn't be done today