George Foreman
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Edward Foreman (nicknamed "Big George") (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur. He is credited as being one of the hardest hitters in boxing history. His most notable fights in his early career were his knockout (TKO-2) against Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 22, 1973 and his loss to Muhammad Ali (KO by 8) in "The Rumble in the Jungle" in Kinshasa, Zaire, on October 30, 1974. He later became the oldest man ever to become heavyweight boxing champion of the world when at age 45, he knocked out (KO-10) Michael Moorer, age 26, on November 5, 1994 to reclaim the title he held more than 20 years earlier. He has been named one of the 25 greatest fighters of all time by Ring magazine. He is now a successful businessman and an ordained Christian minister who has his own church. Foreman is ranked #9 on Ring magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". He is also well-known for the eponymous George Foreman Grill. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Foreman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Birthday: January 10, 1949
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When We Were Kings
1996-10-25
When We Were Kings
Overview: It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-25
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Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
2000-08-17
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible
Overview: In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary chronicles the events that led to what many call 'The Fight of the Century,' in which undefeated heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier went to war in Madison Square Garden against undefeated deposed champion Muhammad Ali.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-08-17
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Facing Ali
2009-05-29
Facing Ali
Overview: Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-29
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Untold: Deal with the Devil
2021-08-17
Untold: Deal with the Devil
Overview: Christy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-17
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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
1974-04-09
Muhammad Ali: The Greatest
Overview: Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 1974-04-09
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Riddick Bowe vs. Pierre Coetzer
1992-07-18
Riddick Bowe vs. Pierre Coetzer
Overview: WBA #1 ranked contender Pierre Coetzer (39-2) challenged undefeated WBA #2 ranked contender Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe (30-0) in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-18
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Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter
1975-09-01
Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter
Overview: Ali the Fighter was made in 1975, when the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight was still fresh in everyone's minds. Filmmaker William Greaves frames Ali's rise to glory, beginning with his "Cassius Clay" days back in Louisville.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-09-01
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The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
1974-10-30
The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
Overview: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of May Stadium (now the Stade Tata Raphaël) in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo), between undefeated and undisputed heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. The event had an attendance of 60,000 people and was one of the most watched televised events at the time. Ali won by knockout in the eighth round.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-10-30
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George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle
1976-01-24
George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle
Overview: George Foreman vs. Ron Lyle was a boxing match that took place on January 24, 1976 in Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-01-24
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Teofilo
Teofilo
Overview: The Greatest Boxer To Never Fight For Money
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
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The Documented Life and Times of Muhammad Ali - The Greatest
2002-05-17
The Documented Life and Times of Muhammad Ali - The Greatest
Overview: Charting the life and times of Muhammad Ali, this documentary begins in Louisville, Kentucky, the birthplace of the future World Heavyweight champion and follows his career from his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe (for which he was paid the princely sun of $4.00) to the most famous fights of his life: "The Rumble in the Jungle" and "The Thriller in Manilla". Featuring classic footage from legendary fights, as well as interviews with his trainer Angelo Dundee and contributions from Henry Cooper, Joe Bugner and George Forman, this comprehensive guide to Ali’s life and times pays tribute to his unique, warm, and effervescent and charismatic character who took the boxing world by storm.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-17
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Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!
2000-05-17
Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!
Overview: Previously unseen footage, seeing and hearing the champions interviewed and talking to each other at a private dinner party hosted by baseball’s legendary great, Reggie Jackson. Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Holmes, Norton. For more than twenty years, these kings of boxing ruled the ring as they passed the world heavyweight title from one to the other. Now for the first time, see them all come face to face – gloves off – in an unprecedented video event. Footage from over 30 fights, which include 15 title matches, featuring interviews and news events as they occurred during each champion’s reign.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-05-17
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George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II
1976-06-15
George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II
Overview: A professional boxing match contested on June 15, 1976, for the NABF heavyweight championship.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-06-15
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George Foreman vs Michael Moorer
1994-11-05
George Foreman vs Michael Moorer
Overview: Michael Moorer vs. George Foreman, billed as One for the Ages, was a professional boxing match contested on November 5, 1994 for the WBA and IBF heavyweight championships.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-05
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Lose Her Island
2012-01-01
Lose Her Island
Overview: Jacques Cousteau's investigation on fighting sea elephants and the losers who roam an island.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II
1974-01-28
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II
Overview: Ali vs. Frazier II was a boxing fight, the second of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, that took place at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, on January 28, 1974. The match was won by Ali. Before their rematch, Ali and Frazier visited the ABC studios in New York City to review their first fight for ABC's Wide World of Sports. While both fighters were reviewing round 10, Ali began trash talking and calling Frazier "ignorant" for saying he won the first bout. This enraged Frazier who stood up from his seat and squared up to a seated Ali, repeating "why you call me ignorant... how am I ignorant". While Frazier was not looking at Ali as the studio crew and his entourage tried to calm him down, Ali held Frazier by the neck forcing him to sit down which broke out into a fight on the studio floor. Both fighters were subsequently fined for this and the stage was set for their rematch in the ring.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-01-28
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Rumble in the Jungle
2009-09-07
Rumble in the Jungle
Overview: Take a trip back to Zaire to relive one of the most historic chapters in boxing history, where the young and physically superior heavyweight champion, George Foreman, took on the former champ and people's favourite Muhammad Ali. With superb archive footage, loads of interviews and the entire fight, this video provides an action-packed look at perhaps the greatest heavyweight bout of all time.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-07
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Tommy
2017-09-27
Tommy
Overview: Co-directed by Gentry Kirby and Erin Leyden, “Tommy” examines Morrison’s remarkable rise to the spotlight, followed by a stunning, confounding, and ultimately tragic fall. He was one of the best heavyweights of his time; a handsome, charming, yet unsettled young star. Born into a troubled family in America’s heartland, Morrison’s initial emergence as a fighter was bolstered by a starring role in “Rocky V.” A few years later he beat George Foreman for the WBO heavyweight title, and seemed primed for more stardom, even in the face of blown opportunities and upset losses. But everything changed in early 1996 when he tested positive for HIV, abruptly forcing him into retirement at age 27. From there, Morrison’s life spiraled further and further downward, plagued by drug problems, jail time, and an eventual denial that he had the virus at all.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-27
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Let's Do It Again
1975-10-11
Let's Do It Again
Overview: Clyde Williams and Billy Foster are a couple of blue-collar workers in Atlanta who have promised to raise funds for their fraternal order, the Brothers and Sisters of Shaka. However, their method for raising the money involves travelling to New Orleans and rigging a boxing match.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-10-11
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The Fighter
2010-12-10
The Fighter
Overview: Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in life after nearly being KO'd by drugs and crime.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-10
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The Real Rocky
2011-10-25
The Real Rocky
Overview: Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-10-25
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Dawgtown
Dawgtown
Overview: As a competitor in the most well funded pit-fighting organization in the world, a young Pitbull leads a revolt in a dangerous break for freedom.
Genres: Adventure Animation Drama Action
Original Language: en
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Muhammad Ali The Whole Story
1996-09-03
Muhammad Ali The Whole Story
Overview: Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the most loved, hated, intriguing, and controversial figures in American history is brought to life in the 6-hour series, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story. Episode 1: Olympic Gold. Episode 2: The Youngest Heavyweight Champion. Episode. 3: Exile. Episode 4: The Road Back. Episode 5: The Rumble In The Jungle Episode. 6: The Thrilla In Manila.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-09-03
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Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection
1999-06-15
Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection
Overview: Ali's greatest fights in full length with original microphone 1. I Shook Up the World: Clay vs. Liston (1964) 2. Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs. Foreman (1974) 3. Thrilla in Manila: Ali vs. Frazier III (1975)
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-06-15
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I Am Ali
2014-10-10
I Am Ali
Overview: Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-10-10
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Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman
1973-02-22
Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman
Overview: Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman, billed as The Sunshine Showdown, was a professional boxing match in Kingston, Jamaica contested on January 22, 1973, for the WBA, WBC and The Ring heavyweight championships.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1973-02-22
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
2009-05-20
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Overview: Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-20
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Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
1995-01-01
Kings of The Ring - History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990
Overview: The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-01-01
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Africa Rising
2019-06-03
Africa Rising
Overview: How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2019-06-03
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Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Hernandez
2001-05-26
Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Carlos Hernandez
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-05-26
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Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman
1991-04-19
Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman
Overview: Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman, billed as "The Battle of the Ages", was a professional boxing match contested on April 19, 1991 for the WBA, WBC, IBF and Lineal Heavyweight championships.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-19
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Foreman
2017-09-13
Foreman
Overview: Cast as America’s Villain in the famed Rumble in the Jungle against Muhammad Ali, George Foreman lost one of the greatest fights in sports history. Immediately after the defeat, "Big George" fell into a spiral that made him abandon boxing and spend 10 years becoming an ordained minister following a near death experience. 20 years later on and into his 40’s, Foreman began an improbable climb back to the summit of world boxing becoming the heroic figure he’d always been destined to be, and writing one of the greatest underdog stories ever told.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-09-13
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Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
1999-08-12
Fists of Freedom: The Story of the '68 Summer Games
Overview: Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-12
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1968
2018-02-25
1968
Overview: At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of the 20th century.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-02-25
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Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle
2016-06-04
Muhammad Ali - Rumble in the Jungle
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Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2016-06-04
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Champions Forever
1989-11-01
Champions Forever
Overview: No other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and the real time relevant comments and conversations with the men who made him "The Greatest." Muhammad Ali was simply the greets and he proved by going up against the most incredible fighters of all time, together they made the world of sports stand still as they battled for dominance.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-01
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Cinderella Man: The James J. Braddock Story
2005-11-22
Cinderella Man: The James J. Braddock Story
Overview: This is the real story of James J. Braddock - the undersized prizefighter who made an improbable run at the heavyweight title during the dark days of the depression and raised the spirits of an entire nation. This documentary is based on the bestselling book by ESPN's Jeremy Schaap.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-22
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Ali's Dozen
2006-12-09
Ali's Dozen
Overview: Ali's Dozen profiles the 12 rounds that defined his genius, showcasing Ali the boxer and by extension, Ali the man.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-09
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Chasing Tyson
2015-11-10
Chasing Tyson
Overview: Evander Holyfield knew he could never earn the respect he craved until he defeated Mike Tyson. When the two finally fought, the world witnessed not one, but two of the boxing's most memorable fights.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-11-10
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