Boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76.
Olympic champion in Mexico in 1968, he defeated Joe Frazier to become world heavyweight champion in 1973, losing his crown to Muhammad Ali in the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" the following year.
A comeback in the 1990s saw him crowned WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion at the age of 45, before becoming a world famous name all over again thanks to the Foreman grills.
On a visit to Ireland, George Foreman spoke to Will Downing about his long and colourful career.
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Boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76.
Olympic champion in Mexico in 1968, he defeated Joe Frazier to become world heavyweight champion in 1973, losing his crown to Muhammad Ali in the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" the following year.
A comeback in the 1990s saw him crowned WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion at the age of 45, before becoming a world famous name all over again thanks to the Foreman grills.
On a visit to Ireland, George Foreman spoke to Will Downing about his long and colourful career.
Euro Athletics 2024: Perseus Karlström 20k Walk GOLD
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Euro Athletics 2024: Perseus Karlström 20k Walk GOLD
reland didn't have much success at the European Athletics Championships overnight, but one race did provide a double Irish connection.
Sweden's Perseus Karlstrom, coached in Cork by former world champion Rob Heffernan, won the men's 20k walk by fighting off Spain's Paul McGrath, whose grandparents are Irish.
Speaking to Will Downing, Karlstrom says Ireland can claim more than a small piece of his gold medal.
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Boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76.
Olympic champion in Mexico in 1968, he defeated Joe Frazier to become world heavyweight champion in 1973, losing his crown to Muhammad Ali in the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" the following year.
A comeback in the 1990s saw him crowned WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion at the age of 45, before becoming a world famous name all over again thanks to the Foreman grills.
On a visit to Ireland, George Foreman spoke to Will Downing about his long and colourful career.
