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1. During the 1968 Summer Olympics, there was a great deal of controversy due to some demonstrations by some of the American athletes. George Foreman received his own amount of attention due to him waving the flag of the United States celebrating his success as a gold medalist. Where did the 1968 Summer Olympics take pace?
2. George Foreman turned professional in 1969. He was undefeated in his first 37 fights winning 34 of them by knockout before earning a shot at the heavyweight title. One of those victories was against a Canadian contender who fought some of the best heavyweights of all time. Can you name this contender?
3. After winning his first 37 fights, Foreman received the opportunity to fight for the title against this heavyweight champion. The bout took place on January 22, 1973 in Kingston, Jamaica. Who was the champion George Foreman dethroned on this night?
4. Part of George Foreman's tough guy persona that was so prevalent in the early part of his career was partially due to the fact that so much of his childhood was spent in the Fifth Ward in this city. Foreman described the area as being cursed by poverty and despair. Much of George's childhood was spent in what city?
5. As heavyweight champion, George was ready to be challenged by the best heavyweights of the day. On March 26, 1974 in Caracas, Venezuela, George Foreman squared off against this top contender. This challenger proved to be no match as the fight was stopped in the second round. Who was the unlucky contender on this particular night?
6. On October 30, 1974 George Foreman fought what may be his best known fight. As heavyweight champion he took on another boxer who many thought was past his prime. This challenger pulled off what many consider to be one of the great upsets in heavyweight championship boxing as Foreman was knocked out in the eighth round. Who defeated George Foreman on this night?
7. One of the most exciting fights of George's career took place on January 24, 1976 as George was trying to earn another shot at the title. In this fight Foreman, was knocked down twice in the fourth round. However, he came back and scored a fifth round knockout. Can you name this tough challenger George faced?
8. In San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1977, George Foreman suffered the second defeat of his boxing career. As Foreman was working his way back into another title shot, he faced a surprising challenge from a contender from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who shocked many boxing fans by winning a unanimous decision over George Foreman. Who delivered George the second defeat of his career?
9. After he retired in 1977, a much heavier George Foreman returned to the boxing ring at age 38 in 1987. Foreman managed to work his way into title contention and on April 19, 1991 took on the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Although Foreman would lose a unanimous decision, he earned the respect of many when he fought what fighter?
10. On November 11, 1995, George Foreman became the oldest man in boxing history to win the heavyweight championship, when he knocked out this WBA and IBF champion in the 10th round. Foreman entered the fight as 3-1 underdog. Who did he defeat?
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