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Professional Boxer

George Foreman, born on January 10, 1949, is an American professional boxer renowned for his powerful punches and unique boxing style. He won two world heavyweight boxing championships in his career.

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Famous George Foreman Quotes

“So many of us have loved ones and people we really care about, and the only time we show affection is when they are gone. I have preached at funerals, and you see loved ones who didnt even say hello to dear ones when they were alive. Give them hugs, kisses while they are alive and need it.”

People Needs Giving Shows Care Gone Alive Kissing Dear Affection Funeral Loved Ones Hug Hello Only Time Dear Ones

Author:George Foreman

“Sonny Liston stood up to me and actually made me give ground. No one has ever done that to me before or since.”

Giving Made Done Stood Up

Author:George Foreman

“I know from experience that you should never give up on yourself or others, no matter what.”

Knows Giving Should Matter Giving Up No Matter What Never Giving Up

Book:George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down

Source: George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down

“Sometimes God gives instructions that go against conventional wisdom, such as treating people kindly when they're hateful. Who really wants to do that? Instructions like that may not always make sense, so that's why I need to trust and obey the One who inspired them.”

People Want Needs Giving Sometimes Inspired Make Sense Instruction Conventional Hateful Conventional Wisdom

Book:God In My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir

Source: God In My Corner: A Spiritual Memoir

“Everybody wants to be somebody. The thing you have to do is give them confidence they can. You have to give a kid a dream.”

Want Giving Dream Reality Kids Sports Confidence Self Confidence

Author:George Foreman

“You never help others by allowing them to getaway with giving less than their best efforts.”

Giving Helping Effort Helping Others Allowing Best Effort Getaways

Book:Knockout Entrepreneur: My Ten-Count Strategy for Winning at Business

Source: Knockout Entrepreneur: My Ten-Count Strategy for Winning at Business

“It's great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later.”

Giving Two Today Past Enjoy Memories Right Now Benefits Give Me Enjoyable My Past Good Memories Reminiscing Enjoy Today

Author:George Foreman

“I do believe he’s the greatest, but forget about boxing - give that to Joe Louis, or somebody - I believe he’s one of the greatest men I’ve ever met.”

Men Giving Believe I Believe Forget Mets Boxing Greatest Man

Author:George Foreman

About the Author

Born: January 10, 1949
Known for: Professional Boxer
Quotes: 113

Books & Sources

God In My Corner: A Spiritual MemoirRelated source material

Knockout Entrepreneur: My Ten-Count Strategy for Winning at BusinessRelated source material

George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You DownRelated source material

Going the Extra SmileRelated source material

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