George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers, recently shared his thoughts on a potential rematch with Muhammad Ali. The former champ from Houston, Texas, believes Ali would've found a way to win no matter what.
Foreman's career is packed with achievements. He snagged an Olympic Gold Medal in Mexico City in 1968 and went on to have a 30-year professional run. During that time, he became a two-time world heavyweight champion and racked up 81 professional fights with only a handful of losses.
But it's the 'Rumble In The Jungle' that stands out in Foreman's career. That night, Ali used his infamous 'rope-a-dope' style to wear Foreman down and won by knockout in the 8th round. It's a fight that's gone down in boxing history.
On social media, Foreman reflected on the idea of a rematch with Ali:
"Once in the ring with the great Ali was enough for me. If I'd changed my approach back then he'd [have] another plan. Nothing beats some fighters but time."
After beating Foreman, Ali's career continued to shine. He successfully defended his world title and notched up wins against Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. But health issues forced him to hang up his gloves in the early 80s.
Ali's final fights against Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick caused outrage. Many felt these bouts shouldn't have happened due to Ali's declining health. The man known as 'The Greatest' battled Parkinson's Disease for many years before passing away in 2016.
Foreman's words show a deep respect for Ali's skills and adaptability in the ring. They also highlight the lasting impact of their legendary bout on boxing history.
