George Foreman packed a punch that left opponents speechless - literally. The two-time world heavyweight champion's career boasted an impressive 76 wins, with 68 of those coming by knockout.
Shannon Briggs, a former world heavyweight champion himself, recalled the sheer force of Foreman's fists from their November 1997 bout. Briggs won that fight by majority decision, but the victory came at a cost.
"Oh man, he hit so hard I couldn't speak for two weeks. He knocked me out in the seventh round and hit me with another punch that woke me back up. I never felt anything like it, it was like bone breaking. I was like, 'man, I've got to do this' because my back was against the wall. What, I was just gonna get knocked out like everybody else? No, man. That ain't in me."
Briggs shared these thoughts in an interview, highlighting the devastating power Foreman carried even in the twilight of his career.
Foreman's punching prowess wasn't just talk. He had already proven his late-career power three years earlier. At the age of 45, he knocked out Michael Moorer to become the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.
The fight against Briggs marked the end of Foreman's storied career. While many felt the decision was unfair to Foreman, he remained humble in defeat. His career had spanned decades and included victories over legends like Joe Frazier and Ken Norton.
Foreman's legacy as one of the hardest-hitting heavyweights lived on long after his retirement. He passed away in March 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind a boxing legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.
