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

Release of his book, "Going the Extra Smile". [2007]

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

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

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]

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003.

Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame. [October 2002]

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]

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Foreman fought 5 men in one night in a 1975 exhibition.

Undefeated in 40 straight fights, 37 by knockout, he was on a 24 consecutive knockout run when he faced Muhammad Ali on October 30, 1974 in defense of his world heavyweight title in Zaire, Africa. A product of a poor family, Foreman was in constant trouble with the law. He credits the Job Corp with turning his life around.

George Foreman was boxing's most feared fighter from 1973-1974.

Destroyed undefeated Joe Frazier in two brutal rounds to capture the world title in 1973; Frazier was knocked down six times. Destroyed Jose "King" Roman in one round and Ken Norton in two rounds to retain his title. Foreman was knocked out by 3-1 underdog Muhammad Ali in 8 rounds.

Started boxing as an amateur and, in less than three years, captured a gold medal in the 1968 Olympic Games. Lost only 2 out of 24 amateur fights. Turned pro under the guidance of veteran trainer Dick Saddler. Foreman was a stablemate of former heavyweight king Charles "Sonny" Liston and Charlie Snips. Foreman idolized Liston and copied his ring style and mannerisms. Foreman used a piercing stare to intimated his opponents ala Liston. He was criticized for beating second rate opponents, yet had scored victories over credible fighters like George Chuvallo, Boone Kirkman and Gregorio Peralta.

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