George Foreman Biopic Coming In 2023

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  1. Charles White

    Charles White Chucker Full Member

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    Just heard about this on the radio, hope they do it right, I love Big George and his story will make for a great movie. Movie details below:

    https://m.imdb.com/title/tt12226632/
     
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  2. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Isn't that the guy from the grill?
     
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  3. The G-Man

    The G-Man I'm more of a vet. banned Full Member

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    Great news.

    One of the best stories in boxing,from a hated hoodlum to the most popular guys in boxing in the two best decades in HW boxing.
     
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  4. lufcrazy

    lufcrazy requiescat in pace Full Member

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    This will be epic if done right.

    I always thought Ali should have finished with the Thriller in Manila.
     
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  5. Charles White

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    100% agree, I’m stoked for this! If they cast it right and put adequate production value behind it then this could (and should) be something special. Can’t wait to see the trailer for this movie!
     
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  6. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Don't put Charles Shufford in it..

    Can't punch
     
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  7. Salty Dog

    Salty Dog globalize the Buc-ees revolution Full Member

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    Big George is my all time favorite boxer. Bar none. Forest can be George second coming I guess. Who plays Olympic Gold medalist George? Who will be George fighting fires in the mountains in Oregon? Who will be George as a young thug in Houston?

    Good luck to the production. My hopes are high but expectations are low.
     
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  8. Brighton bomber

    Brighton bomber Loyal Member Full Member

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    He's definitely had an interesting life and it definitely has the necessary ingredients for a good film with the rise from nowhere to Olympic champion then world champion, the fall with losing the title and retirement. Then the time for growth during his time away from boxing as a preacher, then the unlikely and often ridiculed comeback, culminating in an epic climax with him shockingly regaining the title against the odds.

    It could be a good it could be awful, impossible to say. I just hope they do a good job.
     
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  9. Dangerwood84

    Dangerwood84 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Mate, I think your post may highlight a problem, how to fit all of that into one film! It would need a mini series.
     
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  10. cleglue1

    cleglue1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I live nearby where this is being filmed. It's being filmed in New Orleans. A friend of mine who trains me is playing Bob Hazelton in this movie. Not much of a role, Foreman blast him out pretty quick.
     
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  11. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    That would be a great movie. Just for all of the history George had with greats from the past
     
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  12. Boxed Ears

    Boxed Ears this my daddy's account (RIP daddy) Full Member

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    Not much of a role? They named that flavored coffee after him for a reason, bro.
     
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  13. Libertine

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    that jab lol
     
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  14. FrankinDallas

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    As long as they dont use Will Smith in any role besides spit bucket boy I'll be fine with it.
     
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  15. Ted Stickles

    Ted Stickles Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I wouldn’t even want him in it for that.
     
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