George Foreman, now 75, says there's one heavyweight he could never beat, even at his best: Muhammad Ali.
'Big' George had a career that lasted 30 years, starting in the 1960s and ending in the late 1990s. He fought until he was almost 50 and beat legendary heavyweights like Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. In 1994, at 45, he became the oldest heavyweight champion ever when he knocked out Michael Moorer.
But when it comes to Ali, Foreman admits defeat. He said:
"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."
Foreman and Ali faced off in the famous 'Rumble In The Jungle' in 1974. Ali won that fight, shocking the world.
After beating Foreman, Ali went on an impressive title reign. He notched up wins against Ken Norton, Joe Frazier, and Ron Lyle. He lost his title to Leon Spinks in February 1978 but got it back seven months later.
Ali's career ended as his health got worse. His final fights were losses to Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick.
Foreman's words show just how great Ali was. Even decades later, one of the best heavyweights ever still thinks Ali had his number.
