George Foreman taking an axe to the leg.

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  1. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    George Foreman III recently posted a interesting story on his instagram that I thought I would share here.

    "While training for his comeback, pops hurt himself chopping wood when the axe went into his leg instead of the tree. His workout was not done though, so he took off his sock, wrapped up the cut, and finished the workout. In fear of derailing his comeback, George Foreman would go on to finish the rest of his training camp punching the heavy back from a stool to let the leg heal. Not long after, he became the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history."

    Nothing but respect for Big George, also for George III as Ive had conversation with him and hes a down to earth guy.
     
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  2. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    The legend has it that Foreman, just like Ali, had some huge hands.
     
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  3. Gil Gonzalez

    Gil Gonzalez Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    I'm impressed by George's first aid skills also. Would definitely want to have him next to me in a foxhole in Nam.
     
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  4. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Did somebody's mom tell you this?
     
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  5. Lazar

    Lazar Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Ha ha.

    Sorry Blizzy, it was just wide open, I felt like I had to, lol. (I actually don't mind Blizzy)
     
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  6. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Yeah, Blizz is OK. He's had me LOL a couple of times. He's biased towards and against some boxers and isn't shy to tell you. I can respect that.

    His mom is also legendary ;)
     
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  7. Lady Girl

    Lady Girl Kneel Before Zod! Full Member

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    I once took a s--- with one leg straight out. Im hot like that
     
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  8. Uppercut_Artist

    Uppercut_Artist Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    LOL, Foreman must possess Houston's most Funkiest feet. That cut must have taken longer to heal since he put that Toe-Jam, Foot fungus laced sock directly on the cut.

    Anyway, after decades of cutting wood without a similar injury, I wonder if Big George had the axe in one hand and a hamburger in the other.
     
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  9. Angler Andrew

    Angler Andrew Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Blizzys ok and unlike some on here who only fans of their fav boxers,Blizzy is a boxing fan
     
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  10. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Undoubtedly one of boxing's greatest ever characters.
     
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  11. OvidsExile

    OvidsExile At a minimum, a huckleberry over your persimmon. Full Member

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    I was going to be the oldest heavyweight champ once, but then I took an arrow to the knee...
     
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  12. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    How ali had the tenacity to think he could get in there with prime Foreman and beat him...

    What a monster of a mentality.
     
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  13. There Will Be Blood

    There Will Be Blood #TheMedicalTeam #750 banned Full Member

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    Wait... something is seriously wrong with that story... an ax has a very long handle and the ax head is like a mile away from where you would hold the base of the wood... I just don't see how he could possibly hit himself w/ an ax...
     
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  14. miniq

    miniq AJ IS A BODYBUILDING BUM Full Member

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    Easier than you'd think. Had a close run in with an axe to the ankle before myself...never get impatient or lazy with an axe. Having one skim your leg or foot ensures you'll never make that mistake again. managed to split the old hand open impatiently misusing a pickaxe before also!

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  15. There Will Be Blood

    There Will Be Blood #TheMedicalTeam #750 banned Full Member

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    I stand corrected. lol
     
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