GEORGE FORMAN'S BIG 5: The champion is undisputed!

GEORGE FORMAN'S BIG 5: The champion is undisputed!

In the early 1970s, one of the dominant names among the heavyweights in professional boxing was George Foreman. For 39 matches, no one has yet been found to stop the phenomenal knockout. In his 38th match, the American receives the toughest challenge of his career - a fight for the world title with the outstanding and undefeated Joe Frazier. Foreman wins the fight in a matter of minutes. A successful defense against Jose Ramon followed. Again by knockout, but this time even in the first round…

Big George's third straight world title fight is again against an American. Standing in his way is Ken Norton. The city of Caracas in Venezuela was chosen as the arena for the clash. Norton certainly deserves a shot at the title. His last two fights are against the legend Muhammad Ali. Both last a full 12 rounds. Win the first one!

Foreman's reputation as a ruthless competitor is at its peak. None of his last 11 opponents made it past the 5th round. A whole 10 of them are unlucky enough to even hear the gong for the start of the 3rd. Almost everyone expects Norton to be the true test of how good George is. But they are not right…

Already in the first seconds of the fight, Ken is put under constant pressure. The challenger keeps his head well, but lands strong shots to the body. In the second round it becomes even more difficult for him. Foreman lands a heavy series of punches, after which the opponent sits on the floor. He stands up, but the end is clearly near.

George lands a heavy streak of 5 clean hooks. Norton falls again. In his corner, they consider that there is no point in continuing the fight and throw in the towel. The winner for the 40th time in a row from as many matches is George Foreman. His world championship belts are being defended against one of the best in the division. And for exactly 5 minutes in the ring. The next test is even more difficult. A match with Muhammad Ali is coming up…

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