George Foreman
Рождение : 1949-01-10, Marshall, Texas,SUA
История
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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Fueled by an impoverished childhood, George Foreman channeled his anger into becoming an Olympic Gold medalist and World Heavyweight Champion, followed by a near-death experience that took him from the boxing ring to the pulpit. But when he sees his community struggling spiritually and financially, Foreman returns to the ring and makes history by reclaiming his title, becoming the oldest and most improbable World Heavyweight Boxing Champion ever.
Self (Archival Footage)
Боксер Кристи Мартин ломала стереотипы и носы на пути к олимпу, но за публичным имиджем скрывалась другая реальность: внутренние демоны, насилие и угроза ее жизни.
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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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With his outsized personality and ferocious punches, Mike Tyson cast a commanding shadow over boxing in the 1980s and ’90s. Meanwhile, Evander Holyfield endured years of delay for the opportunity to take down Tyson. The prevailing view of the mild-mannered Holyfield was that he was a journeyman – the heavyweight champion, but never a truly great one. Though Holyfield dramatically lost and recaptured the heavyweight crown, and then lost it again, even he understood that his career would ultimately be defined by how he stood up to Tyson – if he ever got his chance. By the time of their much-hyped and oft-delayed heavyweight title bout in November of 1996, Holyfield was 34 and considered past his prime. Four years younger, Tyson was heavily favored to be standing over another meek and easily vanquished opponent at the end. Instead, we got two of the sport’s most memorable fights – but for very different reasons.
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Документальная кинокартина поведает об известном человеке, талантливом и, без сомнения, гениальном боксере, Мохаммеде Али. Центральной сюжетной линией становится его карьера и личная жизнь.
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Chuck Wepner is a liquor salesman from Bayonne, N.J., who drives a Cadillac with “Champ” vanity plates. A former New Jersey State Heavyweight Boxing Champion, he took abuse from Sonny Liston, got his nose broken by Muhammad Ali, and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write “Rocky” which won three Academy Awards. Wepner was left out of the “Rocky” glory, and his career took turn after strange turn as he worked to stay in the spotlight: he went on to fight Andre the Giant as “The Assassin” and boxed a 900 pound bear. Twice.
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Невероятная, но реальная история пути к званию чемпиона мира боксера Микки Уорда по кличке «Ирландец». Восхождение Уорда было похоже на восхождение легендарного Рокки. Парень из народа, между боями он трудился на дорожных работах. Пережив череду неудач и поражений, Микки сумел снова вернуться на ринг, когда его тренером стал сводный брат Дикки Эклунд, бывший боксер, карьера которого оборвалась из-за пристрастия к кокаину. Помощь брата, любовь официантки Шарлин, забота матери и несгибаемая воля к победе позволили Уорду взойти на мировой пьедестал…
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Документальная картина о легенде бокса Мохаммеде Али глазами боксеров, выступавших против него. В фильме даны интервью 10 лучших боксеров, которые выступали на ринге против Али. В их числе такие непримиримые противники Али, как Джордж Формен и Джо Фрейзер. Из их откровенных рассказов и документальных кадров и складывается неповторимый образ великого боксера.
George Foreman
Экспонаты Музея Естественной истории живут обычной жизнью. По коридорам бегает скелет динозавра, герои гражданской войны сражаются друг с другом, древние люди добывают огонь, миниатюрные ковбои выясняют отношения с древними Римлянами, Теодор Рузвельт философствует о смысле жизни и ухаживает за индианкой. Никто из этой разношерстной компании даже не представляет, что скоро им предстоит познакомиться с новыми экспонатами. Среди них окажется и та, что разобьёт сердце охраннику Ларри.
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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.
Himself
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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В 1974 году Махаммеду Али было 32, и он мыслил, как чемпион. Джордж Форман был на десять лет моложе, и он был полон сил и стремлений перехватить титул у Али. Это была как раз та ситуация, на которой можно было заработать. Были сделаны большие ставки, два отличных бойца встретились на ринге. Результатом стал захватывающий бой, за кулисами которого плелись сложные интриги.
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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.
Himself (Archival Footage)
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.
Himself
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.
Factory Worker
Два приятеля Клайд Уильямс и Билли Фостер, узнав, что городские власти собираются сносить их приход, а денег на строительство нового прихода в кассе фонда не хватает, решают этот фонд пополнить. Билли Фостер, будучи казначеем этого самого фонда, изымает все приходские средства, продаёт свою машину, закладывает жильё... и все деньги решает пустить на спортивный тотализатор. Это единственный шанс набрать необходимую сумму! Но не просто так, а у него есть план. Ведь его дружбан Клайд ещё с армии владеет искусством гипноза. Так почему бы не загипнотизировать на победу очевидного лузера, боксёра Бутни Фарнсворта. Тогда тот, обретя силу, спокойно одолеет фаворита на звание Чемпиона мира по среднему весу Чёрного с 42-й! Осталось дело за малым - пробраться к этому лузеру Бутни и его загипнотизировать на победу, а потом поставить на него все собранные деньги.
Himself
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.
