George Foreman
George Foreman
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Early Life and Amateur Boxing Career

George Foreman's early life and amateur boxing career laid the foundation for his future success in professional boxing.
Birth
January 10, 1949
George Edward Foreman was born in Marshall, Texas.
Introduction to Boxing
1960s
Foreman took up boxing in his teens while working in the Job Corps.
Olympic Gold Medal
1968
Foreman won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.