Won 24 straight fights by knockout prior to fighting Muhammad Ali.

Won his first 40 fights, 37 by knockout.

The greatest knockout boxer of all-time with 68 of his 76 wins coming by KO.

Works as a priest. He was called "World`s coolest priest" by the Norwegian magazine "Vi Menn".

Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame, 1990.

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 2003.

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

Inducted into World Boxing Hall of Fame. [18 October 2002]

Daughter, Freeda George, is a professional on the US women`s boxing circuit.

Won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics.

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.

Promotes the George Foreman Jumbo Fat Reducing Grilling Machine for shopping channel QVC.

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

Won the heavyweight boxing title in January of 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier. Lost the title in October of 1974 to Muhammad Ali.

Heavyweight boxing champion

All five of his sons are named George Edward. Two of his five daughters are also called George.

Married 5 times.