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. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member

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    This wouldn't surprise me. Foreman is scary in many ways.
     
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    red cobra Loyal Member Full Member

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    Foreman was and still is an impressive dude.
     
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    reznick In the 7.2% Full Member

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    That's actually insane. Foreman was, and is a tough mofo.

    Thank you for sharing this!
     
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  5. richdanahuff

    richdanahuff Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I have read that professional wrestlers whom normally have been OK with the boxer/wrestler matches were afraid of Foreman because he was big, strong and mean and therefore not to be tested.