George Foreman suffered horrendous swelling around his eyes during an epic war with a fellow warrior.
In his esteemed career, the American proved himself as one of the heaviest punchers of all time, with Foreman knocking out Joe Frazier inside of two rounds and eventually stopping Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight world champion of all time at the age of 45
However, while many folded under the force of his ferocious power, especially after hitting the canvas, one was able to get up and give the legend a run for his money.
In a truly spectacular encounter, the Texan had to go to the well.
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George Foreman was hurt by Alex Stewart
On April 11, 1992, George Foreman went to war with Alex Stewart at the Thomas & Mack Center in Paradise, Nevada, USA.
The legend started well, landing powerful right hands to send his rival tumbling toward the canvas twice inside the second round.
In a testament to his fighting heart, Stewart rose to his feet and began to implement his jab, landing a plethora of shots that resulted in the icon’s face swelling up.
As the fight progressed, the underdog started to find real success, buzzing Foreman with straight right hands and left hooks.
By the midway stage, the pair were trading blows, with the future Hall of Famer sagging into the ropes after taking a ruthless combination.
Having lost the momentum, Foreman refused to give in, digging deep as he walked his opponent down, landing a thunderous uppercut.
When the final bell chimed, both men looked relieved, knowing that their war of attrition was finally over. After a close contest, the judges awarded Foreman the decision.
George Foreman took a 15-second combination from a boxing legend in an epic heavyweight fight
Foreman’s performance against Stewart proved his toughness in abundance.
And it’s not the only time he’s had to bite down on his gumshield.
En route to becoming a two-time heavyweight world champion, the all-time great took on a fellow superstar of the sport.
In an epic moment, Foreman took a 15-second combination.