Holmes, known as "The Easton Assassin," made these bold statements during a public speaking appearance. He took aim at Foreman's fighting abilities and accused him of ducking a matchup between the two.
"Everybody know that George Foreman can't fight, everybody know that Tommy Morrison kicked his butt, everybody know that Shannon Briggs kicked his butt, everybody knew that he wouldn't fight me .. George Foreman is the biggest phoney ever."
Holmes' career in the ring was nothing short of impressive. He stormed onto the heavyweight scene in the late 1970s, dethroning WBC champion Ken Norton to start his reign. For seven years, from 1978 to 1985, Holmes dominated the heavyweight division. He racked up victories against top opponents like Trevor Berbick, Tim Witherspoon, and even Muhammad Ali.
The clash between Holmes and Foreman never happened, despite being discussed multiple times in the 90s. This missed opportunity seems to have left a bitter taste in Holmes' mouth.
Foreman's career, however, had its own remarkable moments. In 1994, at the age of 45, he knocked out Michael Moorer to become the WBA and IBF heavyweight champion. This victory made him the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history, a record that still stands 31 years later.
Holmes lost his title to Leon Spinks in his 49th professional contest, ending a remarkable run at the top of the sport. Despite this setback, his legacy as one of boxing's greats remains intact.
These recent comments from Holmes have reopened old debates about the two fighters' careers. While both men have cemented their places in boxing history, it seems the rivalry between them is far from over.
You can watch Holmes' full comments about Foreman in this video of his public speaking appearance.