George Foreman
Nacimiento : 1949-01-10, Marshall, Texas,SUA
Historia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Edward Foreman (nicknamed "Big George") (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur. He is credited as being one of the hardest hitters in boxing history.
His most notable fights in his early career were his knockout (TKO-2) against Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica, on January 22, 1973 and his loss to Muhammad Ali (KO by 8) in "The Rumble in the Jungle" in Kinshasa, Zaire, on October 30, 1974. He later became the oldest man ever to become heavyweight boxing champion of the world when at age 45, he knocked out (KO-10) Michael Moorer, age 26, on November 5, 1994 to reclaim the title he held more than 20 years earlier. He has been named one of the 25 greatest fighters of all time by Ring magazine. He is now a successful businessman and an ordained Christian minister who has his own church.
Foreman is ranked #9 on Ring magazine's list of "100 greatest punchers of all time". He is also well-known for the eponymous George Foreman Grill.
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Biopic sobre el boxeador George Foreman
Self (Archival Footage)
Christy Martin broke boundaries and noses as she rose in the boxing world, but her public persona belied personal demons, abuse and a threat on her life.
Self - Boxer (archive footage)
How African artists have spread African culture all over the world, especially music, since the harsh years of decolonization, trying to offer a nicer portrait of this amazing continent, historically known for tragic subjects, such as slavery, famine, war and political chaos.
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Take a trip back to Zaire to relive one of the most historic chapters in boxing history, where the young and physically superior heavyweight champion, George Foreman, took on the former champ and people's favourite Muhammad Ali. With superb archive footage, loads of interviews and the entire fight, this video provides an action-packed look at perhaps the greatest heavyweight bout of all time.
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At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, the silent protest of Tommie Smith and John Carlos changed The Games forever, becoming one of the defining images of the 20th century.
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Cast as America’s Villain in the famed Rumble in the Jungle against Muhammad Ali, George Foreman lost one of the greatest fights in sports history. Immediately after the defeat, "Big George" fell into a spiral that made him abandon boxing and spend 10 years becoming an ordained minister following a near death experience. 20 years later on and into his 40’s, Foreman began an improbable climb back to the summit of world boxing becoming the heroic figure he’d always been destined to be, and writing one of the greatest underdog stories ever told.
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Por su descomunal personalidad y sus feroces golpes, Mike Tyson dominó el mundo del boxeo durante los 80 y los 90. Incluso cuando "Iron Mike" estaba en la cárcel, la categoría de pesos pesados le seguía perteneciendo. Mientras tanto, como si fuese Ahab esperando pacientemente para capturar a la enorme ballena, Evander Holyfield aguantó durante años para tener la oportunidad de derribar a Tyson.
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Una mirada íntima y alentadora al hombre tras la leyenda, descubriremos a Ali como jamás se le había visto. I Am Ali se narra a través de un material exclusivo y sin precedentes del archivo personal de Ali de audiodiarios, combinado con emocionantes entrevistas y testimonios de su círculo más íntimo de familiares y amigos, incluyendo a sus hijas, hijo, exmujer y hermano, además de leyendas del boxeo como Mike Tyson, George Foreman y Gene Kilroy.
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Documental que retrata la vida de Chuck Werner, el boxeador en el que Sylvester Stallone se basó para crear el guión de Rocky Balboa.
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Massachusetts, años 80. Dicky Eklund, un boxeador conflictivo pero con talento, intenta redimirse entrenando a su hermano menor. En sus buenos tiempos había sido el orgullo de la ciudad de Lowell, en Massachusetts, por haber tumbado una vez al campeón del mundo Sugar Ray Leonard; pero después vinieron los tiempos difíciles en los que se hundió en una peligrosa mezcla de drogas y delincuencia. Mientras tanto, su hermano Micky Ward se ha convertido en una promesa del boxeo, y las riendas de su carrera las lleva su madre. Sin embargo, a pesar de su potente gancho de izquierdas, siempre acaba derrotado. Tras un combate que nunca debió celebrarse, Micky decide seguir el consejo de su novia Charlene y alejarse de su familia.
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Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
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El vigilante jurado Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) se ve obligado a decir adiós a todos sus amigos cuando deciden hacer el Museo de Ciencias Naturales más "interactivo" y sustituyen todas las figuras por hologramas. Sus amigos históricos son empaquetados y enviados a los archivos del famoso Smithsonian, en Washington, DC., el museo más grande del mundo. No han pasado ni 24 horas cuando Larry recibe una llamada de Jedediah, el cowboy en miniatura, y descubre que la tabla de Ahkmenrah ha sido extraviada y esto ha hecho que el Smithsonian cobre vida. Para salvar a sus amigos, Larry tendrá que viajar a Washington, DC y luchar contra Kahmunrah, Al Capone, Iván el Terrible y Napoleón que han planeado un complot para apoderarse de la tabla. En medio del caos, Larry hará nuevos amigos, como Amelia Earhart o Albert Einstein que le ayudarán a detener el complot y salvar el museo.
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Ali's Dozen profiles the 12 rounds that defined his genius, showcasing Ali the boxer and by extension, Ali the man.
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This is the real story of James J. Braddock - the undersized prizefighter who made an improbable run at the heavyweight title during the dark days of the depression and raised the spirits of an entire nation. This documentary is based on the bestselling book by ESPN's Jeremy Schaap.
Himself
Charting the life and times of Muhammad Ali, this documentary begins in Louisville, Kentucky, the birthplace of the future World Heavyweight champion and follows his career from his first amateur fight against Ronnie O'Keefe (for which he was paid the princely sun of $4.00) to the most famous fights of his life: "The Rumble in the Jungle" and "The Thriller in Manilla". Featuring classic footage from legendary fights, as well as interviews with his trainer Angelo Dundee and contributions from Henry Cooper, Joe Bugner and George Forman, this comprehensive guide to Ali’s life and times pays tribute to his unique, warm, and effervescent and charismatic character who took the boxing world by storm.
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In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary chronicles the events that led to what many call 'The Fight of the Century,' in which undefeated heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier went to war in Madison Square Garden against undefeated deposed champion Muhammad Ali.
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Previously unseen footage, seeing and hearing the champions interviewed and talking to each other at a private dinner party hosted by baseball’s legendary great, Reggie Jackson. Ali, Frazier, Foreman, Holmes, Norton. For more than twenty years, these kings of boxing ruled the ring as they passed the world heavyweight title from one to the other. Now for the first time, see them all come face to face – gloves off – in an unprecedented video event. Footage from over 30 fights, which include 15 title matches, featuring interviews and news events as they occurred during each champion’s reign.
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Fists of Freedom examines one of the 20th century’s most memorable moments — the dramatic “Black Power” demonstration of American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos on the victory stand at the 1968 Summer games in Mexico City. Using rare footage, archival photos and interviews with key figures from the era, revisit a pivotal event in American history.
Ali's greatest fights in full length with original microphone 1. I Shook Up the World: Clay vs. Liston (1964) 2. Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs. Foreman (1974) 3. Thrilla in Manila: Ali vs. Frazier III (1975)
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Estados Unidos, 1974. La resaca del Watergate y la dimisión de Nixon, el activismo negro y, sobre todo, los míticos combates de boxeo -especialmente el de Muhammad Ali contra George Foreman en el Zaire- en los que Ali, un hombre negro llegaría a ser un símbolo para su raza, son el telón de fondo de este documental.
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Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the most loved, hated, intriguing, and controversial figures in American history is brought to life in the 6-hour series, Muhammad Ali: The Whole Story. Episode 1: Olympic Gold. Episode 2: The Youngest Heavyweight Champion. Episode. 3: Exile. Episode 4: The Road Back. Episode 5: The Rumble In The Jungle Episode. 6: The Thrilla In Manila.
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The BBC produced “Kings of The Ring – History of Heavyweight Boxing 1919-1990” celebrates boxing’s marquee division. Comprehensive and nonjudgmental, it begins with Jess Willard’s victory over Jack Johnson in Cuba and runs through the Mike Tyson era.
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WBA #1 ranked contender Pierre Coetzer (39-2) challenged undefeated WBA #2 ranked contender Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe (30-0) in a WBA heavyweight title eliminator.
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Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman, billed as "The Battle of the Ages", was a professional boxing match contested on April 19, 1991 for the WBA, WBC, IBF and Lineal Heavyweight championships.
Self
No other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and the real time relevant comments and conversations with the men who made him "The Greatest." Muhammad Ali was simply the greets and he proved by going up against the most incredible fighters of all time, together they made the world of sports stand still as they battled for dominance.
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Clyde Williams y Billy Foster deciden reunir dinero para financiar la comunidad fraternal "Hijos e hijas de Shaka Lodge". Para ello, van a Nueva Orleáns a organizar un gran combate de boxeo, si bien, el objetivo final son las apuestas. Mientras tanto, se sirven de las dotes de hipnotizador de Clyde, para convertir en boxeador al escuálido y desamparado Bootney Farnsworth. Con sus tretas consiguen atraer la atención del capo de la mafia Biggie Smalls que, al ver a Bootney, apuesta una gran suma de dinero en su contra, mientras que los dos timadores apuestan todo su dinero por él. Bajo los efectos de la hipnosis, Bootney se transforma hasta tal punto que gana el combate. Clyde y Billy regresan a Atlanta con el dinero de las apuestas, pero la banda de Biggie descubre el engaño y va tras ellos para recuperarlo.
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Universally accepted as a true icon of the 20th century, Muhammad Ali’s phenomenal achievements spanned sport, politics and religion. One man – photographer William Klein had comprehensive access to the events that shaped Ali’s legend. In 1964, the young gregarious Cassius Clay successfully defeated the seemingly invincible Heavyweight Champion of the World Sonny Liston – the manner of Clay’s victory and his amazing persona made him an instant superstar. Through this incredible period, and Clay’s subsequent rematches with Liston, William Klein enjoyed unrivalled access top Clay’s camp – witnessing at first hand Cassius Clay becoming Muhammad Ali and angering the American people with his allegiance to Islam. Forward to Zaire 1974, and the return of Muhammad Ali to the world stage to face another invincible champion George Foreman. As Ali reclaimed the crown for a second time, Klein was ever present, capturing the full story at close quarter.
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Vicious Vic (voice)
As a competitor in the most well funded pit-fighting organization in the world, a young Pitbull leads a revolt in a dangerous break for freedom.
