George Foreman was on the receiving end of a brutal onslaught from one of the greatest heavyweights in boxing history.
At the peak of his powers, the American was a truly terrifying competitor, renowned for his explosive punching power.
Foreman believes he was so scary that even Mike Tyson ‘ran away’ from him. However, while he never had the opportunity to share the ring with ‘Iron Mike’, ‘Big George’ still had an opportunity to face a plethora of top-level competitors.
And on April 19, 1991, at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA, he went to war with a legend in a fight that delivered in abundance.
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Evander Holyfield landed a 15-second combination on George Foreman
George Foreman and Evander Holyfield engaged in a thrilling clash for the undisputed heavyweight championship.
‘The Real Deal’ took advantage of the fact that his rival was 42 years old at the time of the bout, utilizing his youth to dominate for large portions of the contest.
However, in the seventh round, he was reminded of just how dangerous Foreman was when the thunderous puncher detonated a big right hand on his jaw.
Feeling like he had his rival hurt, the older man began launching vicious shots in a bid to secure the stoppage.
However, in a testament to his fighting heart, Holyfield produced something truly special, landing a 15-second combination, with devastating hooks to both head and body.
Somehow, Foreman stayed on his feet, with the pair continuing to dig deep for the rest of the fight.
In the end, it was Holyfield who emerged the victor via unanimous decision.
George Foreman reveals the biggest puncher he ever faced
While Foreman fell short against Holyfield, his comeback was filled with other significant victories, from Michael Moorer to Axel Schulz.
During this period, he also picked up a huge win against a fighter renowned for his dynamite hands.
While the Hall of Famer was renowned for his own punching power, on one occasion, he went to battle with a warrior who could crack just as hard as he could.
In an interesting interview, Foreman revealed the heaviest hitter he ever fought.