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I was knocked out by Muhammad Ali but another heavyweight hit me so hard I was seeing six of the same woman

, I was knocked out by Muhammad Ali but another heavyweight hit me so hard I was seeing six of the same woman

GEORGE FOREMAN was knocked out by Muhammad Ali in their legendary Rumble in the Jungle – but The Greatest wasn’t the hardest-hitting heavyweight he’d ever faced.

The entire world stood still on October 30, 1974 when Ali challenged the previously undefeated Foreman for the WBA, WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles.

George Foreman locked horns with Muhammad Ali in the Rumble in the Jungle in 1978

‘Big George’ lost the historic fight via eighth-round TKO

, I was knocked out by Muhammad Ali but another heavyweight hit me so hard I was seeing six of the same woman
But ‘The Greatest’ wasn’t the hardest hitter Foreman faced in his career

Ali introduced the globe to his famous rope-a-dope technique on that famous night in the Congo, absorbing Foreman’s bruising body punches before stopping him in the eighth.

The late Ali undoubtedly packed a punch to put Foreman out for the count, although his power paled in comparison to former amateur opponent of ‘Big George’, Bob Winters.

The 74-year-old told talkSPORT: “I’ve been punched hard so many times.

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“But, I was in a Golden Gloves match with a guy by the name of Bob Winters.

“He hit me so hard and knocked me down, I didn’t know boxers had that to happen to them.

“I saw about six women with the same coat on and after the referee counted they started disappearing and then I realised it was only one woman.

“That was being hit hard, I’ll never forget that, not seeing doubles and triples, but more.”

Boxing legend Foreman knew a thing or two about being a heavy hitter – calling time on his career with a whopping 83 per cent knockout ratio.

But he felt “ashamed” by some of his knockouts, telling World Boxing News: “Two things I will never forget about my boxing career: How hard I could hit [not proud of the first part] and how hard they punched me.

“I heard bells and whistles while bodies collapsed.

“The first time around [1967 to 1977], I hit so hard. I’d wake up ashamed of what I had done to [those] good people.

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“I felt like they were boxing, and I was slaughtering.

, I was knocked out by Muhammad Ali but another heavyweight hit me so hard I was seeing six of the same woman
George Foreman is still to this day one of the hardest hitting fighters in boxing history

“My gift was recklessness. I didn’t care if I broke my shoulder, arm, or knuckles or if I flew out of the ring. I had to get a KO or fall down myself.”

The Texas titan called time on his Hall-of-Fame career in 1997 following a majority decision defeat to Shannon Briggs.

But just four fights prior to his farewell bout, Foreman made history by becoming the oldest champion in boxing history.

Foreman shocked the world in 1994 by knocking out 26-year-old Michael Moorer at the ripe old age of 45 to become unified heavyweight champion.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you train boxers for beginners?

Boxing is one of the oldest sports in existence, but it was only recently that boxing became popular again. Boxing is an art that sees two fighters compete in a fight. They punch each other until one of them falls.

Find out if you are interested in boxing before you start thinking about becoming a boxer. You can also watch fights online to see how it feels like hitting someone. Once you have decided that boxing is for you, you can decide what style of fight you prefer.

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What are some of the benefits of boxing

Boxing has many health benefits. For starters, boxing helps build strong muscles and bones. It enhances your coordination as well as reflexes. It can also help strengthen your heart muscle and lungs. The best part is that boxing doesn’t require any special equipment. You can use any item you have at home.

Do you have the ability to train yourself to box?

You can box if you want. You just need to find a boxing gym near you and join a class. Although most gyms offer free classes to their members, it is possible to search Google for other local boxing clubs.

Also, you will need equipment such as gloves, mouthpiece, headgear, sparring partners, and headgear. Once you have everything you need, you can practice your kicks and punches.

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What are the advantages of learning to box

Here are some reasons to learn boxing:

  • It builds confidence. Boxing will teach you how to deal with bullies and other bullies.
  • It improves your overall health. Boxing helps build muscle mass. Muscle mass will make you stronger.
  • It teaches self-defense skills. Learn how to fight to learn how you can protect yourself.
  • It develops your mental toughness. You need mental toughness to face difficult situations.
  • It gives you a sense of accomplishment. When you master a particular technique, it will make you feel like a true fighter.
  • It’s fun! It’s fun!
  • It’s cheap. All you need is a pair of boxing gloves and a punching bag.
  • It doesn’t require much space

What are the various types of boxing gloves available?

There are three types: mitts (fingerless mitts), full-fingerered gloves, and mitts (fingerless mitts). Mitten gloves are padded around the knuckles. Fingerless mitts, which do not provide padding around the fingers but cover them, have no padding at the knuckles. Full-fingered gloves have padding throughout the entire hand.

Mittens are used for punching or hitting with the fist. Fingerless mitt gloves, also known as fingerless mitts, are used to punch or strike with the index finger’s knuckle. Full-fingered boxing gloves are used for punching with the whole fist.

Statistics

  • You want to be running at roughly 75-80% of your top speed..5 mile slow, easy recovery jog at the end.[6]X Research source 2Mix in long runs, shadow boxing, and short sprints on non-interval days. (wikihow.com)
  • It is just like normal sparring with a partner, but you want to throw punches at 75% of your normal speed. (wikihow.com)

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How To

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How to learn how to box for Exercise

The goal of learning boxing is to improve your physical fitness level and develop self confidence. Boxing is the most well-known sport in the world. It requires speed, agility and strength.

Learning how to box is a great way to get fit and feel good about yourself. It will be a fun activity that you will want to do again and again.

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There are many options for boxing training. You can choose to train in a gym or at home. Others require that you go to a health club. Online courses allow you to learn from anywhere in the globe.

Make sure you choose a program that meets your needs and is compatible with your lifestyle. Exercises that build muscle mass, flexibility, endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and improve overall well-being are the best.

Consider whether you prefer a beginner or advanced course. Basic techniques and drills are taught in beginner’s programs. These include shadowboxing and sparring, mittwork, and punching combinations. Advanced programs cover more complex movements and offer more variety.

The beginner’s program usually lasts around 8 weeks and costs less than $100. They don’t offer any advice on nutrition, weight loss or injury prevention.

Advanced programs typically last six months and cost around $300. These programs often include nutrition advice, stretching routines and warm-up exercises. They also provide instruction on proper technique. Some programs also include resistance training (e.g. lifting weights) or aerobic conditioning (e.g. running).

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