George Foreman
Ex-Opponent Remembers Late Boxer …
He Was ‘a Light Large’
Revealed
TMZSports.com
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 loss of life … 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 exhausting to inform he was crushed to be taught of the information.
Moorer referred to as Foreman “a gentle giant” … and added that he’ll at all times keep in mind him as “a great person.”
“It was shocking,” the previous fighter mentioned of George’s loss of life. “I didn’t believe it was true at first … It was devastating.”
Moorer and Foreman fought manner again in 1994 — and Moorer was thought of 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 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 associates over time.
He obtained the prospect to meet up with Foreman at a 2023 screening of the “Big George Foreman” biopic … and advised us he was thrilled his son obtained the prospect to snap a photograph with the legend whereas on the occasion.
Foreman’s household acknowledged he died “peacefully” whereas “surrounded by loved ones.” A explanation for loss of life has not but been revealed.
RIP
