wonderful to listen to, my dad used to love boxers of this era,always telling me how great they were, dad came to england in 62 from italy with nothing but a carrier bag with some clothes in, he worked hard in the shoe factory for 50 years to give us a house and a good life, now taken from us, rest in peace dad, a champion just like george.

@ianmarsden1130

2 жыл бұрын

Your Dad was right. About the boxers and in himself. A man who goes beyond what is expected of him is one of the greatest.

@DB-er-Handle2019

Жыл бұрын

they were. A bit late response, but true.

From thief, mugger, wild puncher, to olympic gold medalist, boxing world champ, businessman, and orator.

@edwinjones1000

4 жыл бұрын

He spoke at my high school (Shortridge in Indianapolis) right after he won the Olympics in 1968. He was waving an American flag when he came on stage. He was not popular with blacks because the Vietnam war was killing blacks AND, at the same time, Muhammed Ali resisted the draft. It is amazing that two totally different fighters on two totally different life missions would achieve the same level of notoriety and respect from ALL peoples. I'm glad I was around to witness it all. I just wish the younger men in my neighborhood could have seen what hard work and persistence could have done for them.

@FreddyTams

4 жыл бұрын

After Ali....and Tyson....I think I love George next

@goldenrules5697

4 жыл бұрын

Preacher

@scottybroker

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwinjones1000 Good observation

@edwinjones1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottybroker Thanks. The 60's were the best of times and also the worst of times.

It makes me happy to see foreman with all his faculties in order

@wadegoodwin6773

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, seems they all lose it and start slurring eventually........

@Kashmachine10

4 жыл бұрын

@@wadegoodwin6773 theres many old people who go senile or lose their mental capacity without ever receiving head trauma

@kyyyni

4 жыл бұрын

@@wadegoodwin6773 Obiviously not every one of them. It actually has a lot to do with genetics. The unlucky ones could get progressive neurodegenerative disease from absorbing far less punishment than George.

@siddharthbirdi

3 жыл бұрын

George is a genetic specimen.

he held that audience and myself included, you could hear a pin drop, a fascinating and engaging legend and the size of those hands!

@lightninggaming016

3 жыл бұрын

Ya those hands held nuclear missiles when he was younger and 45

From the scariest fighter in the 5th ward to the nicest guy in the world. That's George Foreman.

@dfwboxingisback9173

7 жыл бұрын

Real shit. I'm from Texas, I'm just a few years younger than Big George...but we ALWAYS knew about him. I go to my grave saying that I've never seen a transition in life (i.e. two different people) than Big George. In the end, he'll go to HIS grave, knowing he did more good than wrong.

@SirOrganic

7 жыл бұрын

Amen bro.

@brainsareus

4 жыл бұрын

many say it's a bit of an act..I don't think he is a bad guy, but I do also think he's a bit full of it.

@cruelleader4782

3 жыл бұрын

@what. nbba yeah he just scary in ring staring people,intimidate

@rexrogers1859

3 жыл бұрын

@@brainsareus So in other words, he's human.

What an amazing story - George is amongst the greatest. There doesn't have to be just one. Let's just call them all - the greatest!

@whenyourout

6 жыл бұрын

totally agree, without the other greats it would be a lesser achievement What a time Foreman, Frazier, Ali and Norton. Plus Gerry Quarry, John Tate etc etc amazing

@brainsareus

5 жыл бұрын

among

@codytessier1168

5 жыл бұрын

@@brainsareus I bet you're a blast at parties.

@paullangton-rogers2390

5 жыл бұрын

Ali was the 3 times heavy weight champion that takes some doing. He had the charisma and personality, and intellect that brought boxing to the mainstream public...when he came to the UK in the 1970's it was like a major major celebrity like Michael Jackson arriving. All these heavyweight champs are great in their own way but really they all were in the shadow of Ali... Tyson was the next heavyweight to open a new era of boxing and create the same level of international attention as Ali had brought.

Genius, inside and outside the ring. All hail King George!

@lukemccann

6 жыл бұрын

Reznick love him. 🥊🥊👍🏼

@biancagadi786

5 жыл бұрын

RINK not ring

@tarstarkusz

5 жыл бұрын

He's talking a whole lot of shit. It's kind of a humble-brag. To hear him tell the story, he went from a bum to the Olympics without trying and completely faked his way, without ever trying, to beating Joe Frazier. That did not happen.

@MrMungin81

5 жыл бұрын

All hail Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ is the reason for the success he enjoy today.

@juliekelliher8259

5 жыл бұрын

agree 100% !!!!! if you look up heavyhanded in the dictionary you would see a picture of big George Foreman

I'm amazed that he felt fear, I thought he was a monster. Nobody mentioned that his grill, is one of the most successful endorsed products in the history of America. He earned something like $150m from it. For a man to be the heavyweight champion, the oldest ever heavyweight champion, fight monsters like Ali and Foreman (and Norton who was known as the hardest puncher, with Lyle) and still have clear speech, AND millions in the bank; the man is something of a phenomenon (baby).

@sugarsean5866

4 жыл бұрын

Jonathan Bowen Foreman asked investors to invest in his grill and they laughed at him. They stopped laughing when he Bacame a millionaire for the 150th time

@DutchVanHelsing

3 жыл бұрын

I hope he got more than $1 a grill...He was ripped off if he didn't..

@milojanis4901

3 жыл бұрын

@@DutchVanHelsing If you guarantee me $1 for each sale of any product, and I end up with 150 million, you can call me ripped off, or anything you want every day for the rest of your life. I'll cry all the way to the bank.....

@j.r.8592

2 жыл бұрын

@@milojanis4901 he made a mountain of money being "ripped off"🤣🤣🤣.

@kofihayford9424

2 жыл бұрын

You want to say fight monsters like Ali and Frazier not Foreman?

The SENSATIONAL 70's. The era of THE greatest heavyweights. George was unquestionably one of them.

@frankdebrino4213

2 жыл бұрын

Preach. Jesus. Brother. God good

a man touched by greatness, failure, grace and victory. He becomes wise and grateful and gracious. A true champion

@hughgrection4205

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully said

I'm amazed by his skills of speech !!

@joshuatree5620

3 жыл бұрын

@@nomobjustice they entertained us,by getting used as a punching bag.so credit to Foreman for still being in good condition.

@jumalakohtuotsus4174

Жыл бұрын

@@joshuatree5620 he's unique

The thing I like about these Oxford Union speeches is that although the audience may not be interested in boxing (in this case), they still get the opportunity to hear the life stories of influential and extraordinary people. They can take whatever lessons and motivation they need from the life of someone completely different to them.

Hi Geogrge.I am pastor from India. A am great fan of Ali, but I love you and respect you.your testimony realy inspired me. I asked my children to listen to you.MAY GOD USE YOU MORE AND MORE FOR HIS GLORY.

if i could give him a million likes ,i'd do it , most humble guy that i've ever seen,he always speak wisely.

BIG George Foreman: the heaviest puncher of all time... 76-5 record with 68 KOs

@TheWorldTeacher

6 жыл бұрын

Only ONE of those five losses was a "real" loss, according to George.

@marcelprimes

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget Ernie Shavers!

@dezombificator6167

5 жыл бұрын

Ron Lyle says Ernie Shaver hit hardest that George Foreman !

@1981lashlarue

5 жыл бұрын

@@dezombificator6167 I believe that Larry Holmes said Shavers hit the hardest too. Holmes is probably in the best position of just about anybody to say that too since he fought Shavers, Gerry Cooney, and Mike Tyson.

@jimmygreen4325

5 жыл бұрын

@@1981lashlarue Holmes wasn't a massive puncher

How amazing would it have been if Ali could have done one of these today.

@mstrunn

6 жыл бұрын

+jch Ali did do this many times when he could not fight, he spoke to some of the most prestigious colleges in the US and, is the only speaker to receive a standing ovation @ Harvard U in 1975.

@miniman2132

5 жыл бұрын

"The loudest man in the world, silenced. The fighter that could not be felled by the mightiest of punches, ultimately succumbing to their cumulative effect with a lifetime sentence. In the long quiet hereafter of those post ring years however, Muhammad Ali didn't have to say anymore. He had already made an impact worthy of a thousand lives. He had already communicated so much to so many more than any one man would dare dream."

@CaptainBlaine

4 жыл бұрын

Assuming he ever would have grown out of his adolescent, taunting, womanizing behavior.

@slidymctuesday5711

3 жыл бұрын

@MUFC who cares. Boxing is great. Listen to George Foreman and his story instead of watching the clubs slowly erode over time. Teams change, but fighters stay the same.

@cobano

2 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainBlaine don't care he's still the greatest of all time. Foreman admits this

Such a humble man. Fantastic Speech.

The Last man standing.

@miked2593

5 жыл бұрын

Dave Simons amen to that. I hope Big George lives a very long life. He is the last link to my childhood heros.

@nahajaburgess6816

5 жыл бұрын

Ik this is a year old but this made my heart dropped because it's true...

@TheKickboxingCommunity

5 жыл бұрын

How about earnie shavers??

@cheapcharlie8407

4 жыл бұрын

It's the grills lol

@jumalakohtuotsus4174

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheKickboxingCommunity Not influential.

There aren't to many real inspirational heros like George Foreman. He was not only a great boxer, he was and still is a great man proving that you can do anything that you put your mind to... I never tire watching and listening to this man. The man is a hero to himself, his family and the rest of us who have had the privilege to experience his greatness.

I respect you even more than I have ever done after watching you here George. I salute you Sir. Wade Goodwin, The FAIR Digest, South Africa

George is a friendly, amusing appliance salesman. In the ring, he was the most vicious and hardest puncher who ever existed. He had an amazing 86 professional fights and nine out of ten men who stood in front of him were beaten senseless. A unique individual.

I fucking love Big George man. The greatest!

He is a very inspirational guy.....from a fierce fighter to being such a nice guy. WOW! Hope he illuminates us with his presence for many more decades to come....

This came on by accident while auto-play was on and to my surprise, I enjoyed it❗ I ended up watching the entire video.

@sugarsean5866

4 жыл бұрын

Ms Jaye mé too

@Isleofskye

4 жыл бұрын

Me Three :)

@derrickboomer8531

3 жыл бұрын

@@Isleofskye me 4444

@Sam-gw5pl

3 жыл бұрын

@@derrickboomer8531 me 5

One of the most spectacular lectures I have had the pleasure to listen to.

What a tremendous human being and inspiration

I almost feel like crying when I hear him speak about his life. I don't know why.

Loved every minute, love watching anything to do with George. He is a class human.

What a phenomenal speaker. George Foreman is such a class act.

George is so full of humor, wit, humbleness, honest, full of wisdom, this indeed was a great man who enlightened the World of Boxing. Great guy George! I did not have a George Foreman grill but after seeing this I did go find one .

They dont make men like this anymore A mans man Brilliant man George foreman for AMERICAN PRESIDENT .......YES

He was never less than Ali or Frazier as a boxer; moreover he is an Olympic gold medalist and a very very successful entrepreneur. Yet how humble he is !! We have got so much to learn from this great. No doubt he is not just a national treasure for the US; he is a treasure to the world.

@ppuh6tfrz646

Жыл бұрын

To say he wasn't less than Ali as a boxer is simply ludicrous.

@sydneywalsh3858

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

@sydneywalsh3858

Жыл бұрын

Amen to ‘ he is a world treasure’ comment😊

I thought that was bloody brilliant, really enjoyed the whole thing.

George, you one of a kind and one heck of a story teller. I could listen to you all day.

What a treat. This guy is very entertaining. He uses humor to make a point. He speaks very well. I have never seen a guest stand here to speak right away without being asked a question. He knows when to use emotion. This man is a success story. Thanks Oxford and utube.

Excellent video. I love listening to George, a man of great wisdom.

I don't know why but when he said he set up his youth centre for the kids, tears came to my eyes. And I am not the type to do this. Incredible man and such a privilege to listen to him.

My favourite sportsman of all time 🥊🥊👍🏼

Just about every American has his 'George Foreman grill' somewhere in their home today.

@tim_the_gr8_904

6 жыл бұрын

Used it earlier, great for thin cut chicken.

@afulle02

4 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to complete that thought Max?

Love old George!! He is very inspirational!!

I have much love for Mr George Foreman. We are blessed to be walking the earth with people like him. Im glad i got to live during his lifetime.

When roly poly George announced his comeback it was a source for laughter. I remember the great Larry Holmes saying something to the effect that "You may laugh but George is the only guy out there that will take your head off with both fists". I have watched the video of George's comeback more than a dozen times as it always fills me full of joy. I would love to shake his hand.

Wonderful human with the greatest quality of humbleness in the bucket load.. To think he had those doubts whilst fighting frazier is a revelation.. He had the aura of a machine.. You are a true legend George. Thank you for all the memories..

Ali was the first and only one to school him ,, but he was the biggest boxer in his time ,, Ron Lyle and George was the best fight I've seen brilliant

@markrobertson3015

5 жыл бұрын

i love George too but lets not forget about Jimmy Young and Tommy Morrison, they both did well against George

@joshuatree5620

3 жыл бұрын

@@markrobertson3015 not really,considering the age gap.an old man took them the distance.if that was a young foreman they would of both got knocked out.

@markrobertson3015

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuatree5620 Foreman was in absolute prime age when Jimmy Young outboxed him. He is the reason for his first retirement

Amazing. This is why i want to be successful. To give hope to the hopeless.

Just to see George's transformation from then to now is very inspiring. I remember those fights and me and my son stayed up and listened to the Rumble in the Jungle. He is a great man.

What a Wonderful Human being.

How could anyone give this a thumbs down

this is big George story. I like this guy . one of boxing great. a true fighter n a legend . a proud African American.

What an inspirational man

An inspirational speaker and an inspirational man. I hope the audience benefited, although they are unsurprisingly perhaps not boxing fans, but I hope some of them gained something from his brilliant talk. Not many can do what George did on this day, especially without notes or PPT.

75 fights, 68 KOs. This is legendary. Deontay Wilder is at 41 fights, 38 KOs.

@markrobertson3015

5 жыл бұрын

Deontay is flying under the radar but he has a shot at being one the all time greats especially with Mark Breland working in his corner

@peterpana3176

4 жыл бұрын

@mike force that's correct

@y2king32

3 жыл бұрын

@@markrobertson3015 all of you idiots know zero about boxing ,, deontay wilder would of just been.a tune up fight vs all the great boxers in the 90s heavyweight division is pure trash now been for years

@ipaporod

3 жыл бұрын

Wilder have not fought anyone of the caliber of Ali, Norton, Frazier and Holyfield in their primes.Foreman is way ahead in opponents caliber.

@franciseveringham8202

3 жыл бұрын

Ali

I was 14 years in your primes. At that time i heard only three big boxers Foreman Ali and Joe. I am from Morocco. You are a living legend. God bless you.

What humanity. Amazing guy. And nice to see that he's still in good shape and, as always, doing good work.

Greatness AND humility .. God bless George.

10:59 - get off your phone. the heavyweight champion is talking

@chillyphil598

4 жыл бұрын

Harry Dry I just said this to my girlfriend as she’s on the phone

@goldenrules5697

4 жыл бұрын

He is very pro ... He is prist

@dallas5609

3 жыл бұрын

Damn right

If you’re from a poor family, feel that your life is without hope listen to George. You may not have his abilities, size and or strength but if that’s all you see and hear you’re missing the message. We are all given some special strength or abilities that are yours to use. Find yourself and fear not. You have nothing to lose.

I love George Foreman. He exudes such kindness and joy, I wish I could meet him.

What a great man, long live big George.

A very sincere, honest gentleman. A true Champ!

I'm glad he mentioned that Ron Lyle fight. It's one of the most exciting heavyweight fights I've ever seen. He showed a lot of heart in that one.

@mrmoofle

4 жыл бұрын

Love how humble he is, saying that Lyle beat on him so hard that he ended up fainting. George pounded him into oblivion in the fifth round. THAT'S when he "fainted." Probably one of the best heavyweight matches of the era. I believe Ring Magazine named it Fight of the Year.

Delighted and surprised how much I enjoyed hearing this. Thank you!

George Foreman putting his movie on a plate! What a guy! Amazing!

What a privilege these students experienced, I was in a charity shop a few weeks back, said hello to a man in his 60's, we had both been looking at the 2nd hand dvds etc, a bit of a conversation started and I ended up listening to his journey in life, his working life, his hobbies etc I had very little input which is rare for me as I'm in my early 40's and got plenty to say 😉 but just like listening to George I couldn't help myself but soak in what he had to say. Unlike George though this man wasn't famous for what he accomplished, yet his words I found just as compelling. It tells me that all of us have a journey that is just as important to be told and listened too. If there is one regret I have in my life is not listening to the experience and wisdom of my elders, they knew all that I didn't, I could of avoided so much pain if I hadn't of been so prideful and arrogant to think I could do what my elders couldn't. The hardest lesson I ever learnt yet not one of my elders ever told me I told you so. So my advice to anyone who is interested and can take the real value from George and others from our older generations, Don't stop listening, so much can be learnt! Respect to those who managed to listen and apply that wisdom.

George has a tremendous sense of humor,and he sounds real,he tells all the stories of his life,very motivating.l watch many of his many close gathering with Ali, smoking Joe,as organised by variousTv show ,he always stole the show, making it colourful,and appears not to hold any of these boxers who were his rivals then, with any animosity.He is simple and humble.kudo to the two time world heavyweight champ.

George Forman is an amazing man and story of his life is truly inspirational. Its what one can achieve from nothing- that inspires me & hope it inspires other. He once made a true statement that boxing is for boxers and Mohammed Ali was more than a boxer- well Sir its true boxing is for boxer and George Forman you are more than a boxer

one must always listen to people like these to shatter all the self-entitlement people feel nowadays. this guy made himself from nothing!

@nkel6111

5 жыл бұрын

I think he hasn't even got his associates degree/….as of today

I think George is being modest when he talks about his fight with Frazier. He barely broke a sweat as he methodically dismantled Frazier in one of the most incredible displays of punching power ever in boxing. He looked repeatedly at Frazier's corner during the knockdowns to see if his manager would throw in the towel, and at one point he even said, "Stop it or I'm going to kill him." Now, obviously Frazier was very, very tough - but at no point before or during the fight did Foreman look even mildly afraid. As for his fight with Ali, there was a reason Ali never fought him again. Ali knew that Foreman would not fall for the same 'going to the ropes' trick twice, and ducked a rematch because Foreman would have demolished him.

@MrMike-oc6dr

5 жыл бұрын

Foreman definitely would have fought Ali differently in the rematch. Foreman didn't fight Ali the way his trainer and adviser's recommended. He would have taken the heavyweight crown back in a rematch.

@jimmygreen4325

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrMike-oc6dr we'll never know

@MrMike-oc6dr

5 жыл бұрын

@@jimmygreen4325 True, It's just my opinion of who would win.

@jimmygreen4325

5 жыл бұрын

@@MrMike-oc6dr and I respect your opinion

@barryf3395

5 жыл бұрын

Bullshit..a rematch would have ended with Ali winning again. Too much experience, class, ring intelligence and able to adapt to changes in style would prove decisive. Foreman fought Ron Lyle who didn't go to the ropes and lost to Jimmy young who never went to the ropes, those fights came after Ali/Foreman and both lost to Ali.

seeing in the wring and seeing him here talking like that ,it's crazy what a nice guy he's

Amazing. Thank you!! Those were the days.

@973walid

4 жыл бұрын

@Valayar Checkpost E. Holyfield is the real warrior 🐐

I met Foreman when he came to Yorktown, Va for a Meineke promotional event in 2004. He’s such a nice guy... he’s just like what you see here.. genuinely likeable. From his violent youth to now.. what a great life journey. My favorite pro athlete of all time.

This man is smart and a great story teller,I love listening to his jokes,I love George . Welcome to 🇰🇪

That's beautiful, Goerge. Thank you.

What a down to Earth humble gentleman The Only hard hitting Big George "The Great"

Legend ! Thank you for this !

Coming from a family of share croppers I know this story all too well. Thanks, Champ!!!

Great man, great fighter. From the back streets, to ring tough guy, to the greatest comeback ever, to addressing the world's most prestigious university....

You're truly a genius, sweet, inspiring man for ever George, and really frank when you're talking about those old days. love you so much!

Wow great story and speaker.

new subscriber , excellent, interesting and motivational video , george foreman represents all which is good, thank you and all the best to all from manhattan, new york city, usa !

I love this man! Inspirational to me!

What an absolute privilege to hear this man speak. A true legend of Sport

One of my biggest idols!!!

LOVE THIS GUY

From a young age it’s obvious George had intelligence and a desire to better himself.Admire his openness and honesty his determination from having nothing to achieving fame and wealth becoming champion of the world.

Yes that was a shock wasn’t it? You saw the name George Foreman and you were for a split second confused. Then you realized this is actually George Foreman

FANTASTIC!!

Great speech. Very humbling

Big George is so humble. He was the most feared heavyweight champion. In his comeback, he wouldn't sit between rounds. Mind games, just to show his opponent he was tougher and in better shape. But when asked, why he didn't sit? He was humble, " If I sit, I might not be able to get up again "

Brilliant loved listening to that speech from big George foreman A real pleasure and treat

Wow,that was good.Thanks for sharing.

Brilliant!

Champ George ! We love you !

George Foreman what a cool guy. I also think George in his prime would have destroyed Tucker.

@mikeycapp1

7 жыл бұрын

George Foreman had problems in his first boxing career with tall agile boxers ie Gregorio Peralta, Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Young... and that was during his prime. In his 1980's & 1990's comeback Tony Tucker would have been a very tough opponent for George based on his skills using lateral movement. However make one mistake and stand in front of Big George a little too long and you would be on the canvas ie Michael Moorer 1994. However George was just being humble in this most excellent interview he was not afraid of Tony Tucker it was just a bad career decision at the time money wise.

@patrickparker8417

6 жыл бұрын

Tyson did

@The01t

5 жыл бұрын

I think George would have smashed Tyson.

@naufalpalembang

4 жыл бұрын

And holyfield

@dylanthetyrantking1001

3 жыл бұрын

Prime for prime, he'd kill em, old george would wear him down then bludgeon him into the canvas

watched the whole thing...amazing.....Thanks Champ!!!!!!!!

Every child in school should have a lesson as this

@ 50 mins 40 seconds, i can almost taste the grilled salmon/cream-cheese on bagel sandwich. Thank you Big George.

Down home wisdom reigns supreme every time. George reminds me of the old wise mammy on her front porch talk'in about her life's lessons. If I could, I would shake the man's hand and dedicate a little fiddle melody to this man.

Happy 70th Birthday George Foreman

I love George Foreman😘😘😘😘