George Foreman: Muhammad Ali was bigger than boxing
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- One of Muhammad Ali's most famous fights was the Rumble in the Jungle, where he defeated George Foreman for the heavyweight title in Kinshasa, Zaire in 1974. After that fight, Ali and Foreman became lifelong friends. Foreman joins "CBS This Morning" from Huffman, Texas, to reflect on his friendship with Ali.
No one has complemented Muhammad Ali better & beautifully than George Foreman, he is laughing at himself while complementing Muhammad Ali. What a nice person George Foreman is.
Xarina's World Beautifully said! I’ve always admired them both. You can just feel the genuine goodness in George so his kind words and respect for Ali... were heartwarming! God bless them both!
Nice person and great sportsman too.
Foreman himself came back when he was in his 40's to support the youth support centre and became the oldest champion. Truely admirable
Actually after his loss to Ali he went into a dark place. Just came from a vid by The Modern Martial Artist. Search the night Foreman faced 5 men by The Modern Martial Artist and you'll see. But it is very respectable that he brought himself back and learned from his mistakes. The more mistakes you make, the more potentially wise you become. Potentially because some people just stay bitter but those who can forgive themselves and others come out wiser
U won't say that if u saw foreman vs 5 boxers in one night....its on TH-cam
The way George speaks about Ali just shows what a great man George himself is.
Rocket Ronnie respect gentleman. You understand what respect and true sportsmanship is
Oh yes . We love Big george!
George hates Ali..
@@syedfayaz1428 no after he retired didn't any longer
Amen.
I admire Mr. Foreman's humility and humor. God bless you sir. Mr. Foreman won 99.9 % of his fights and he's still healthy.
The way he fought minimized how much he got hit. He truly was great at the art of boxing. Just like Sandy Saddler.
5 losses, how he won 🏆 99.9% of his fight
Foreman has to be every ones favorite retired champion ! A great guy ! !
By Knockout
Because he is built like a tank
Man,imagine people asking you about a loss for over 46 years straight.It's amazing the patient and humility Foreman has to talk about this for the zillion time.I wish I could meet this guy
The introspection of this man is unbelievable
Once a reporter was asking Mike tyson about the loss of holyfied Mike lossed his temper 😂😂
@@like2jo4796 I mean handle their loses differently. I don't see how that's funny though.
@@like2jo4796 lost*
@@bradydavis4666 stop with your relativism. The way Foreman handle his loss is greatly superior than the way mike tyson handle his. Because foreman is more mature. Don't insinuate that its the same
You too are more than a boxer.
Yes he is
Hayder Hussein 800thin
Hayder Hussein he is also a Grill
Hayder Hussein a animal in the ring , a gentleman outside in the ring
He is.
Who else is on a Muhammad Ali clip spree
each time you see something new and intersting
I was vitamin C in his age but watched all his fights in last couple of weeks. I guess you can call it overkill
BBB
all my life 22 years
😎😎
Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman are not only the best boxers of all time, but also one of the biggest gentlemen you'll find in society.
Also mike tyson
The prime Tyson is with them.
You nailed it. Those 3 are the greatest.
Exactly sir..
@@davidesperanza7701 Tyson prime = MOST BRUTAL FIGHTER of all time
"You beat me up like he did, i will be your frnd too "...What a humble legend..!! Live long George..!!🙌
Respect to George Foreman, what an incredibly humble and gentle soul. Huge heart.
he effectively reinvented himself for the better. not many people can say that. Tyson too.
Zahra S Impressively George has developed his 'Yin' more than most of us.
Thank you Master George!
Zahra S he learned From Ali fight
So true! Foreman could have been a disciple of Jesus. He affected my family in wonderful ways - more than boxing.
dont forget he became the world champ, after ali, again
Muhammad Ali IS the greatest but George Foreman is special also
ali is great at what? beating up people and ant white racism?!
+Sigmund Freud go back to your grave Freud. This ain't your time.
True
+Sigmund Freud What's with the disrespect, Mr. Freud? You're better than that! 😑
Hisoka hunting for dat booty whats with the hype...a racist is a racis black or white...he did not like whites and i dont like people who are like that
"and i knew then, i was in the wrong place at the wrong timee"
that has me dyin. respect to George Foreman, man has a huge heart
He loved and adored Ali sincerely!
"The biggest power of him (M. Ali) is his present"
G. Foreman.
Presence
Presence*
they make is sound like george wasnt anything special. the guy came back at 45 and won the belt
Actually, all look noob when Mohammad Ali is being talked about.
Yes and he was pretty good. Did he win that fight at 45?
@@evan4672003 yes oldest guy to have the title
@@mohammadhaseeb7392 Mohammed Ali doesn't get his rep just from boxing he was all round king. But there is no way people looked like noobs one of those "noobs" beat him soooo
tbh that just shows how much of a humble man George is
You'd respect George Foreman not because you had to but because you wanted to. He really is an amazing and adorable legend.
And almost all of them are named George...even the daughters have a version of his name...no kidding!
well said bcoz u want to
100% true
What an amazing character.
That's Exactly what I've wanted to comment
Such a humble champ...his own record is 76-5(68k.o) ...which itself is one of the greatest..! And for someone who started in 1969 and to win the World title even in 1994 aged 45, with a 10 year hiatus inbetween,his humility combined with intellect speaks volumes of his greatness..!!
Massive respect to George, being way too humble but also playing the game. He was one of the greats
Interviewers not worthy of talking to such a great man
Rightly said
Peter Herrington who’s worthy then ?
@Pikadead agreed that
and what is your problem? What was the part you found so offensive?
NikkeQuan 2 Larry King, Colbert, Rogan, Stephen A., Jon Stewart, Arsenio, Ed Bradley...just to name a few🤷🏽♂️
"If you beat me up like he did.... I'll be your friend too "
This one particular line had me rolling n respect him more
Shows how sharp and witty George is.....
❤❤❤
Dumb and kinda rude question
Love seeing how George evolved throughout his life. From a big monster with a chip on his shoulder too a kind loving man who is truly happy.
Foreman was right. Ali's presence was highly special. I had the honor of talking with him in 1979 backstage at the LA Forum for 35 minutes. I had built a prop for that TV show. Ali cared more about discussing that instead of discussing his boxing career history.
he's right,,,, Muhammad Ali is bigger than boxing, he's bigger than politicians, actors, and all athletes in the century,,, he's the greatest,,, but george is great too
Sure is.They both have REAL class.
Except me.I am the greatest
There's no doubt about that.
Ali and Pele are the most famous athletes, worldwide, of the 20th century...
Only the great can identify the great
george foreman also deserve some compliment for being humble.. he is one of the great puncher, yet he still can be humble..
ameerul aqmal he really is humble
ameerul aqmal agree he's a good man
mohamd Ali ,was disgrace
Well guess who humbled him yes u guesssed it. he wasn't always humble in fact he was the opposite.
George is a gentle gaint, but he was an absolute monster in his prime time.
Truly tremendous strength 💪🏽
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
This big man has a big heart...
Truly legend❤️
When a man says that about you after you're passed away and he could say whatever he wants... and you've beat him and embarrassed him in front of the whole world... you're truly the greatest...
realy.
And so is HE :))
Well said
+Liz G. frazier looked like he had been stomped on come on Ali looked beautiful after each fight
Liz G. You and many others miss the whole view of Muhammad Ali, he's not called the greatest because of what he did in the ring, he's the greatest because of what he done inside and outside of the ring. If you know his story, you know what I'm talking bout. He never bent, he never folded, stood tall against it all.... fighters these days don't have that type of heart or affiliation with the people as Ali did...
George Foreman is also bigger than boxing. This world is lucky to have him!
The way George Foreman talks about the great Muhammad Ali is just great, respect to George Foreman, what a great man too !
Foreman and Ali became very close friends. Behind the scenes, Ali was a totally different person than seen in the public's eyes.
George still looks great
And sounds like a million bucks! He could open a university on how to reinvent yourself. A LOT of people don't know the George before the fight in Zaire, Africa. They don't realize how different he was but to have seen him come full circle is a true testament to what God can do when he chooses you. The same goes for Muhammad Ali. RIP champ.
Yes, George took lessons in intimidation from Sonny Liston and he learned well. Back then, he was a scary guy. He showed he was also a great entertainer, storyteller, he has timing and can tell a great joke, is a fantastic salesman, George has it all. Thank God for the great George Forman & great late Muhammad Ali.
And still talks in straight sentences. That happens when you're giving out most the beatings instead of takin em. Never another George.. never another Ali
He’s about 70 now
It's Christ in him
George Foreman : one of the greatest human beings in this world...
Yes sir!
An amazing guy.
100%
He is the true legend and such a big heart. I love George Foreman
This guy is such a humble person , and I feel that the interviewers didn't understand his greatness.. Ali was an exceptional fighter but Foreman is also a legend in his own right.
He's had to learn to be humble after the Ali defeat. And because it's the only fight he ever gets asked about.
I feel kinda sorry for him, all his interviews are just about losing to Ali not his amazing career before that
and after this Fight .
I would too but I don't believe he cares what these people think he sees it as there opinion he cares about his family and friends opinion as he should
This is a part when they talk about the "Rumble in The Jungle
next or previous video they talk about how he feel when he become the oldest Heavyweight Champion.
Ollie Pope George wouldn’t care. Considering he’s ones the all time greats, plus he’s a BIG man. He’s bigger than such insecurities
And after that too.
the interviewer asks too many rude questions, "beat you up so bad" "very strange way to act for a black man" i mean stfu already you talking to a champ and and a great man so behave
I thought it was only me who felt so...
These interviewers are idiots
Yeah and the way foreman responded to them was as if they where good questions what character this man has
When a person is very humble, there are no difficult or uncomfortable questions. Few people are like Foreman especially nowadays.
DYS TOPIA that’s exactly what I was thinking
George, when people speak of great boxers that were great people first. The name George Foreman will be right up there with Ali. Both great men!!
George Foreman is the definition of absolutely humility
Big George was a gentle giant outside the ring, big heart, God bless you champ
ya george is humble and have a great heavy punch
Yeah, I wouldn’t want to meet him in the ring though, the man was a monster. One of my favourite heavyweights of all time.
4:54 “You beat me up like that, i’ll be your friend too” hahaha. Beautifully handled a very dumb question
It's also a good answer, he wasn't referring to being beaten up, it's the will behind those punches.
What a dumb question
It was a brilliant answer but the question wasn't dumb. The "rope-a-dope" is probably in the webster dictionary and no one really is born with the ambition to be tied to that. He had to grow beyond that and understand his story and the lessons of his story in order to communicate his larger live lessons. Not everybody woulda been able to get past that, much less befriend the guy who humbled you. That was the genesis of the question, I think.
You win my heart George, what a personality how he praised Mohammad Ali this is called true sportsmanship. You both are LEGENDS.
Hats off for you guys. 👍
The love he has for Ali. Respect 💯
The reporter was rude and disrespectful but Mr Foreman stayed classy and answered well.
Yes I was looking for this comment
Foreman have a big hearth what a gentle soul
This woman is very weird ... is she really a journalist or just some trash talking on tv
ruuuuude and stupid to say the least
Cuz he is a LEGEND!
Muhammad Ali, George Foreman and Joe Frazier made something that is not that easy to be done...These Gentlemen are more than boxers....
@randy johnson well didnt we all do that at one point of our life :/
@randy johnson He said he hated white people , those who oppress his race!
Speak in context!
randy johnson Speak in context, stop spreading nonsense
Proof?
blueberry11051 -Most definitely, warriors of the highest caliber!
George you are a better man for speaking so eloquently about Ali. God bless you.
When I'm feeling down, I always watch this and it always lifts my spirits.
George is an extremely generous man
JonathanAnon humble to
Foreman won me over with his character. Even in the face of these interviewers who do not know how to respect properly, George acts gracefully. Christ really lives in this man.
Absolutely!
Gale King is hard to watch.
George Foreman is closest we’ll get to perfect
He is the man of holy spirit.
God has and is using this great man to do great things!!
“He was bigger than boxing🥊, he was bigger than life🌎.” So true about both of them.
Oh Man. This conversation is hilarious. I love George. He is one of the greatest and most respected Boxer in history. What a humble person. True respect. Love you man ❤❤❤🙏
well said..😊
it is amazing how classy were this boxers
classy?! racism and hating whites is classy?
+Sigmund Freud dude, racism is very bad and stupid, but if I was not allowed in restaurant I would be a big racist. dude he lived during prime time of kkk
Freud Ba thats no excuse...there are double standards and you know it
Sigmund Freud
Ali didn't run for the office to represent officially people, sure he may have taken his fighting social justice to far. but i don't blame him.
Freud Ba excuses...double standards...etc
Foreman is a great guy.
Speaking of his fight with Ali, George Foreman said “The fact that he didn’t hit me when I was going down made him a great man in my eyes “ What a decent, humble man. I would love to hear him preach! I’ll bet he’s a fireball!!👍🙏🙏
Respect to Foreman ,the way he remembers Ali & cherish memories of Ali the greatest not only in boxing but also as a role model to all .Real Greatness is in being humble that's Foreman ,Ali & Frazier .
Another legend George Foreman. We could listen to this stories all day. As we all noticed the charm and character is very similar to Ali as well. They are the TITANS. God Bless you Champ! And God Bless you Ali the CHAMPION of CHAMPIONS!
The unfiltered Foreman stories would be great because whenever he's on TV nowadays he's in salesman mode 50% of the interview. To appear I'm certain he said they had to mention the grill. They did.
As I have said...George is like Ali...Always on the showcase! lol but who doesn't love George. The last of the remaining TITANS.
+MrDrmillgram LOL
salute
Md.Ali♡♡♡
The Father of
The Legends....
The G O A T♡♡
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Another great man , I love Big George !
Me too!! 2 very special people.
Don't feel bad George you didn't lose a fight to anyone you lost to the greatest of all time. Ali is gone but will never be forgotten.
I'm so happy George never lost his speech or his motor skills.
who doesnt love george ? who doesnt love that smike... We love u George... keep health.. still need u ad a role model in this world.. hope u always healthy..
regard from indonesia
# that smile
+Tommy Nikolas and that laugh!
The way she talks you’d think Foreman was a scrub and just knocked him out first round , Foreman was an amazing boxer who pushed Ali to his limits
She doesn’t know boxing
Right? Ali said when he fought Foreman that was "the closest I've come to death" that dont sound like no joke to me lol
@@Janellabelle was it the Foreman fight or the last frazier fight where Ali were both in hospital for a week after the fight
@@suf1an658 oh man I never heard about that! I'm going to read about it and find out though. These fights were before my time so I dont know details like that, but thanks for telling me because this seems like it must have been the golden age of boxing having all 3 of those guys fighting at once, and I'm fascinated by their talent. Wish I was alive then to have seen their fights and the aftermath and the smaller details lost to time.
His record speaks for itself. The man is a legend.
Fear the man that keeps winning battles that many die young.
George is such a class act. So humble and yet so powerful. What an example of a man you are.
His greatest power was his presence and I wish everyone got to meet him.
~ George Foreman ~
Literally. Couldnt be more true!
I love this George foreman . He is very humble guy ! He got good things in his heart ! Rip Muhammed ali !
George .You really are a gentleman, it's obvious how much you love Ali.RESPECT.
The humility of George is a credit to him. But he remains one of the greatest of all time.
If boxing remember's Ali, George has also got a reason to be remembered. George is the oldest boxer to win the WBC title. Hats off George!
They are both legends, not only in boxing, but as humans.
I take my hat off to this great guy, George Foreman. He is a loving, humble and an honest man, whom I would love to shake hands with.
I respect this man’s humility. So much.
the era of great heavyweights is gone.
It's coming back alright maybe not Ali Foreman Tyson Lewis types, Deontay Fury Klitschko Joshua, It's improving again slowly, Still the best division Hevy Weights, The punches they throw
Give me 5 years motherfuckers
Feargal Kelly aight go it
Init deonty wilder champ of world 😂😂
EvilReni Its the aura those people gave when they boxed in the ring. When I watch today's heavyweights, it doesn't certainly feel the same unlike before.
"If you beat me up like Ali did , I,LL be your friend too"- George Foreman
One of the three greatest who made boxing so great. George Foreman always had a huge respect for Ali who he said was truly the greatest. It takes guts, humility and great character to be so open in his praise for an opponent.
Super humble is Mr Foreman.
I love Mohammend Ali, but now I discovered I love you Foreman for being so down to earth more than for your amazing boxing abilities.
I like George's sense of humor. He hits hard but very gentle when talking. You will admire Ali the way George had described him but you will admire George more because he is so humble and generous to give where the credit is due. His character is adorable and greater than any material or fame achievements this earth could offer...
Still watching this interview again and again.
This man is a legend.
Huge heart to you Mr. George.
Muhammad Ali is the greatest boxer of all time, beside( not under) him is the greatest Puncher of all time, George Foreman, my personal Hero. Love you Big George, i Will always admire you, you are my personal Legend. You cannot understand how much you meant for me...Respect Legend, From your biggest fan From Italy
Ikr he is such an idol
This man became a champion at 45 years of age, he’s a legend. The only one left out of the three legends Ali, Frazier, Forman.
including Liston
This man,Foreman, truly has Christ in his heart.He so humble and respectful. I admire his character.
George will not be repeated in boxing world, he is very polite, humble, and have the spirit of joking. All respect to you and to Mohammed Ali.
Although his face is fierce and violent when he is in the boxing ring and certainly many opponents are afraid when they want to face him, but outside the ring, George Foreman is actually a gentle and kind person who easily smiles and gets along with friends, especially if we know him more closely. He is a large man who always thinks big and broad when he is with his friends. He is also very careful and polite if he wants to let go of his words". May our Uncle George always be in the best of health, Champ.
She was rude, towards George foreman, asking him disrespectful questions
You need help.
AbuAsma true...
Yes I agree she was rude. Should have been more respectful in her manner of questioning.
AbuAsma she really did.yes foreman took a beating from Ali but he also gave Ali a terrible beating she makes it sound like foreman was a walk in the park for Ali, it took every atom and molecule of Ali's body and mostly mind to win that night, and that was Ali's only night,time,and he knew it that night or no night remember Ali did not give foreman a 2nd chance. Both great boxers and greater men.legends,they were both kings.
Yet he responded gracefully.
“His greatest power was his presence “
A great sportsman, a great dad, a great Christian, and a great sense of humor. My favorite boxer.
Foreman Hristiyan farketmez
Yüreği kendinden büyük insan
He is hilarious better than most comedians he is gentle and one of the big hand in history
George Foreman is a lovely man.
George is an amazing man ✊🏽
RIP Muhammad Ali 🙏
No figure like the one of Muhammad Ali has left such an impact in the World of Sports. Ali was a man of his word, an example of excellence for generations to come.....
That fight was what humbled in the fight. Now look at him, so respectful
Amazing fighters...and characters...both! May Ali rest in peace.
amazing racist and anti white biggots...ali and mandela...burn in peace
+Sigmund Freud I bet you're a trump supporter
Ali Bomaye no im not...i think both are crap...and im not american so i dont care about trup or anybody else...stop seeing yourself as center of the universe
One of the hardest puncher ever but with the heart of a child..so sweet...!!!
George is one of the sweetest people around. His comments are so touching that I want to cry.
George held grudges for several years. Then they became so close. Priceless.
Foreman for President!
George, from a stoic killing machine, to a cheerful, kindhearted man. What an amazing change.
Very enlightening interview with Big George and great sense of humour. Down to earth man. Long live Goerge Foreman. RIP Mohd Ali...The "only" GOAT
What a time. Ali, Foreman and Frazier with us at the same time. Each of them great in their own way. Boxing will never achieve that level again.
u gotta respect George he kept it real I'm glad he made 100 mill off foreman grill
I still have that hahahaha. Yep....in 2019! And this reply is a year late.
Jimmy Jux he made 300 million off the grill
Mark Cianfarani Hogan did not turn them down he missed the phone call
I have a huge respect for this old man and i love him good to see a beautiful human being with such qualities
Yes brother
I've seen this interview about a million times and can never have enough of it... ❤❤❤❤❤ you also big George the gentle Giant..
Ali was and always will be the greatest, I loved watching Ali in everything I saw him in but it’s also lovely to see how much love there is for this man from other people talking about him and how they affected their lives, Ali and Forman hated each other but in the end they even became great friends which goes to show how great Ali was, RIP ALI, FOREVER LOVED
what a Huge Heart... what a man... Goerge truly special..