George Foreman's Olympic gold medal has surfaced and is now on the auction block. Found stored away in a neighbor's garage, the historic piece is up for grabs at Lelands auction house, with bidding open until December 6.
Back in 1968, Foreman claimed this gold medal at the Mexico City Olympics, marking his early success before he turned professional in 1969. As of now, the medal's bidding has climbed to $3,328 from an initial offer of $2,500 with three bids already placed. Lelands, known for its vintage sports memorabilia since its founding in 1985, organized this auction.
The medal, stashed away in storage for decades, lacked pristine condition when discovered. The auction house cleaned it to retrieve its original gleam. Despite the meticulous restoration efforts, questions concerning its authenticity linger due to the absence of a plaque or any documentation.
Foreman's Olympic journey saw him securing victories over competitors like Lucjan Trela and Jona Cepulis. His successful amateur career set the stage for his legendary pro boxing tenure. By 1973 he clinched the world heavyweight title by defeating Joe Frazier, followed by successful defenses against Jose Roman and Ken Norton. However, one of his notable defeats came at the hands of Muhammad Ali during their famed 'Rumble in the Jungle' bout.
For more details about Foreman's fight with [Lucjan Trela](https://www.example.com), you can find information online that covers their Olympic showdown. Those interested in claiming a piece of boxing history should act fast as time ticks down on this unique opportunity to own George Foreman's Olympic legacy.
