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Foreman, son of JB and Nancy Foreman, is a native of Marshall, Texas.
Foreman was trailing badly on all scorecards when he knocked out Moorer in the tenth round on November 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Foreman planned to box a return bout against Larry Holmes in 1999, but after the cancellation of the bout, he said he had no plans to resume his career as a boxer.
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 George Foreman - MSN Encarta
George Foreman, born in 1949, American professional boxer, who was the heavyweight boxing champion from 1973 to 1974.
In 1973 Foreman defeated Joe Frazier for the heavyweight championship in a bout fought in Kingston, Jamaica.
In October 1974 Foreman lost the heavyweight title to Muhammad Ali when he was knocked out in the eighth round of a fight in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, DRC), the first heavyweight championship bout fought in Africa.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761564458/George_Foreman.html   (490 words)

  
 George Foreman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Foreman was raised in Houston, Texas's Fifth Ward.
Foreman was trailing badly on all scorecards when he suddenly knocked out Moorer in the 10th round on November 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Foreman refused to travel to Germany, and in the process, was stripped of the title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Foreman   (2542 words)

  
 George Foreman Grill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Foreman's grill has many uses for hamburger and other meats, but also can be used as a panini grill or to cook sandwiches or quesadillas.
In a 2006 episode of Neighbours the character Rachel Kinski was electrocuted by what was clearly a George Foreman grill.
On a 2006 episode of The Office, Michael Scott burns his foot by stepping on his George Foreman grill, which was cooking bacon next to his bed.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/George_Foreman_Grill   (457 words)

  
 The Biography Channel - George Foreman Biography
George was predominantly raised by his mother in a notoriously tough neighbourhood.
Foreman fought in the amateur boxing circuit, winning sixteen of eighteen fights; by the age of nineteen, he qualified for the Olympic boxing team.
Foreman is now a boxing commentator, a best-selling autobiographer, and spokesman for the "George Foreman Lean Mean Grilling Machine".
www.thebiographychannel.co.uk /biography_home/248:0/George_Foreman.htm   (357 words)

  
 GEORGE FOREMAN
Foreman demonstrated that he could win a war of attrition and come out on top by knocking Lyle out in a see saw battle that ended in a knockout victory for Foreman in the fifth round.
George shocked the boxing world in 1995 when, at the age of 45, he regained the heavyweight championship by defeating an unbeaten 25 year old champion with a sensational ten round come from behind knockout of Michael Moorer.
Foreman was a physical freak of nature in terms of sheer power and just because one could box cleverly doesn’t means that they would survive.
www.fightbeat.com /judgejake/fore.php   (2130 words)

  
 AskMen.com - George Foreman
We're in awe of George Foreman's pure strength and energy, even after all these years; but he never seems to be a big, scary, ex-fighter to us, thanks to his humility, good humor, and sense of style.
George Foreman won a gold medal in boxing at the 1968 Olympics; he then went on to become world heavyweight champion in the 1970s -- and again in the 1990s.
George Edward Foreman was born to JB and Nancy Foreman on January 10, 1949, in the town of Marshall, Texas.
www.askmen.com /men/sports_60/70_george_foreman.html   (425 words)

  
 Speakers Platform Speakers Bureau: George Foreman, Speaker On: Olympics, Sports, Inspiration, Spirituality, Children / ...
Born January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, GEORGE FOREMAN was the fifth of seven children born to Nancy and J.D. Foreman.
George was predominantly raised by his mother in a notoriously tough neighborhood outside of Houston, Texas.
With a devastating punch, Foreman fought in the amateur boxing circuit, amassing a remarkable record of 16 victories in 18 fights; by the age of 19, he qualified for the U.S. Olympic boxing team.
www.speaking.com /speakers/georgeforeman.html   (633 words)

  
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SCOTT (reporting): George won the coveted heavyweight title twice, once in 1973 and again in 1994 when he was 45, making him the oldest man ever to win.
GEORGE: I got in a fight with one fellow, and he said, 'You're like that Bible verse, "It's better to give then receive" '(laughs) because I would give it to them and run away from their punches.
George believes this outreach is his finest accomplishment -- even better than the grill.
www.cbn.com /700club/guests/interviews/george_foreman_060804.asp   (704 words)

  
 George Foreman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
George Foreman: I think sooner or later, we are going to have as many fans as in women's tennis.
George Foreman: It was an invention just hanging around, not at all in the present form.
George Foreman: Yes, for a long time, I had to explain to them that they are unique individuals, and teach them not to fight just because we have the same name.
www.usatoday.com /community/chat/0110foreman.htm   (1715 words)

  
 George Foreman Grill - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
Featuring a clamshell shape, top and bottom teflon-coated heating surfaces, and a grated bottom surface which allows fat and other coagulants to sluice down and away from the primary grilling items, the George Foreman Grill is available in several different sizes and configurations.
George Foreman himself has made over $150 million from the sales of the grills, more money than he made during his entire boxing career.
The product is often humorously referred to in the United Kingdom as the George Formby grill.
www.startsurfing.com /encyclopedia/g/e/o/George_Foreman_Grill_09df.html   (144 words)

  
 George Foreman's Indoor Outdoor Grill Cover Is a Champion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
The George Foreman indoor outdoor grill with cover is 1600 watts, with a diameter of 17 1/2 inches.
The George Foreman barbecue grill has handles that are designed to be cool to the touch.
She called the George Foreman indoor outdoor grill with cover an attractive and clean version of a traditional gas grill.
www.gas-grills-4u.com /george-foreman-indoor-outdoor-grill-cover.htm   (301 words)

  
 George Foreman grills | power juice machines | bread machines | Best Electric Toothbrush | Melitta Coffee Makers | Mr ...
George Foreman's newest Next Generation barbecue grills include electric grills, propane grills, portable barbecue grills, indoor barbecue grills, and outdoor barbecue grills.
George Foreman grills are designed to actually channel the fat and grease away from your food.
George Foreman grills have been manufactured for a great many years, and they are very high quality and reliable cooking tools for your home, kitchen, and backyard patio.
www.aawsales.com   (1278 words)

  
 Centre College: Faculty
George Foreman is managing director of the Norton Center for the Arts at Centre College, where he also serves as an associate professor of humanities.
Foreman's energy and creativity have had a visible effect beyond the bounds of the Centre campus.
Foreman holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of New Mexico, and he completed a Ph.D. in musicology at the University of Kansas.
www.centre.edu /web/academic/faculty/foreman.html   (373 words)

  
 George Foreman Grills: A Wide Selection of George Foreman Electric Grills and Accessories
George Foreman Indoor/Outdoor Grills can be used for inside or outside cooking, so you can grill where you are most comfortable.
George Foreman Portable Propane Grills are perfect for tailgating or patio use.
George Foreman Rotisseries cook great birds or burgers, and are a great in addition to any George Foreman Grill.
www.bbq.com /george-foreman-grills.asp   (170 words)

  
 Books & Authors: George Foreman
In By George (Villard Books, $23), Foreman and co-writer Joel Engel tell the champion's life story, a story that began with an impoverished childhood in Houston's Fifth Ward.
Foreman successfully defended his title against Ken Norton in March 1974 but seven months later lost it to Muhammad Ali in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" in Kinshasa, Zaïre.
Although Foreman has not lost a fight since defeating Moorer, both the World Boxing Association and the International Boxing Federation have withdrawn championship recognition because he hasn't fought the contenders recognized by those organizations.
www.chron.com /content/interactive/special/books/foreman.html   (674 words)

  
 George Foreman's Rise To The Top, Former Boxer Turned Entrepreneur Discusses His Successful Life - CBS News
Foreman lives on 40 acres outside of Houston with his fifth wife and many of his children.
A kitchen appliance that few were buying until George Foreman agreed to market it in exchange for a piece of the company.
Foreman's road to success started in an unlikely place -- Houston's tough fifth ward neighborhood, where poor and hungry led to mean and dangerous.
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 George Foreman News
Boxing legend George Foreman, who also owns Standardbreds in partnership with George Teague Jr., will be presenting the Hambletonian trophy at the Meadowlands Saturday afternoon.
From the It's old but it's new to me department comes this story of the George Foreman grill as a means for the impoverished to prepare a meal.
A three-year-old pacing filly co-owned by former heavyweight champion George Foreman highlights a field of eight in the first New Jersey Sire Stakes race of 2006 Friday night at The Meadowlands.
www.topix.net /who/george-foreman   (668 words)

  
 George Foreman
George Foreman - Foreman, George, 1948–, American boxer, b.
George Foreman - George Foreman boxer, actor Born: 1/10/1949 Birthplace: Marshall, Texas Heavyweight boxer who won...
George Foreman - Boxer, born 10 January 1949, Heavyweight boxing champ at age 46
www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0109191.html   (183 words)

  
 BookRags: George Foreman Summary
Everyone said that George Foreman was no good when he was young.
Boxer George Foreman is best known not as the fierce young heavyweight fighter of his youth, but as the oldest man ever to claim the heavyweight championship.
Foreman has had a boxing career in two distinct eras, the first spanning the glory years of hea...
www.bookrags.com /George_Foreman   (180 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: George Foreman's Knock-Out-the-Fat Barbecue and Grilling Cookbook: Books: George Foreman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
For all his one-liners about big-time eating, George Foreman is a symbol of great food coupled with great nutrition.
With this book, George Foreman demonstrated that his strong hands, which are famous for delivering painful punches, are capable of delivering delicious dishes.
I was surprised by comments that this book isn't relevant to the George Foreman grill and that it doesn't tell you how long to cook on it.
www.amazon.ca /Foremans-Knock-Out-Barbecue-Grilling-Cookbook/dp/0679771492   (1326 words)

  
 george foreman gril - money-back guarantee on all george foreman gril orders.
The George Foreman Grill is non-stick coated for easy food preparation and is thermostat controlled for a perfect meal every time.
Enjoy evenly grilled foods with the George Foreman Grill's unique, patented contact design, plus the patented grooves carry run-off grease and fat into a separate tray for healthier meals.
George Foreman Grills are unique and can cook both sides while sealing in the delicious juices.
www.asseenontvdiscounts.com /George_Foreman_Grill.asp   (321 words)

  
 George Foreman: Marketing Champ Of The World
In 2002, George Foreman was in Memphis working as a boxing commentator for Home Box Office Inc. when he ran into a group of preschoolers walking down the street.
Foreman loves to be recognized for his gold medal and his other boxing triumphs: defeating Joe Frazier in 1973 to become heavyweight champion of the world, and improbably regaining the title in 1994 from Michael Moore at the age of 45.
Larry Humberstone, president of George Foreman Foods, says he acted within the constraints of the contract, and "we were very careful to validate the quality of the products." Nevertheless, George Foreman Foods has filed for bankruptcy protection.
www.businessweek.com /magazine/content/04_51/b3913093.htm   (1336 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: George Foreman 'Baby' Clear Lid Grill: Kitchen & Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
Already a phenomenal success in the US, where it has sold over 25 million units, the George Foreman Baby Grill is a healthy alternative to conventional grilling.
The George Foreman Baby Grill is a must for anyone who uses a grill on a regular basis.
From the man who sold his boxing fame to the "George Foreman mean, lean fat grilling machine" comes the "baby clear lid grill".
www.amazon.co.uk /George-Foreman-Baby-Clear-Grill/dp/B00008BQYF   (1402 words)

  
 George Foreman Grills
George Foreman Grills are available in G5 and Grp4p models, so you can choose just the right size you'll need to feed your family, or to accommodate your guests.
George Foreman Grills are now available through The Gourmet Kitchen; you can visit Gourmet.org for pricing information on George Foreman products, as well as shipping information and other product details.
You'll be sure to find a George Foreman product that is perfect for you and your family, and at a price you can afford.
gourmet.org /articles/george-foreman-grills.html   (453 words)

  
 George Foreman Baby George grills, Classic George, Rotisseries   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-20)
King of the ring and king of the grill, George Foreman joins forces with chef Barbara Witt to provide all-new dishes for grill and rotisserie cooking.
Foreman and Witt have created delicious recipes for grilled meats, poultry, seafood, vegetables, innovative grilled salads and pasta sauces, even pizza.
Big enough to hold a 1.3kg chicken, two Cornish hens, four kebabs, or four beef or fish steaks, this "baby" version of the George Foreman rotisserie brings the advantages of rotational cooking into the home, yet measures just 44cm wide, 32.2cm high, and 33cm deep.
www.storegalore.co.uk /Home_Garden/George_Foreman.htm   (511 words)

  
 Welcome to Salton
The folks at Salton have put their heads together with George Foreman to bring you this unique product which has the Champ's name on it to show his sign of approval.
The George Foreman brand, one of the pillars in "the house that Salton built," continued to add innovations to the electric grill category it virtually created.
Salton will be offering a complete line of electric and propane-powered George Foreman outdoor grills in fiscal 2001.
www.saltoninc.com /brands/foreman.html   (198 words)

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