Wednesday, January 22, 2020

1973: Foreman beat Frazier in 4 minutes 35 seconds



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On this day in 1973, in Kingston, Jamaica, 24-year-old George Foreman pulled a stunning upset.   

He defeated reigning champion Joe Frazier in 4 minutes and 35 seconds to win the heavyweight championship of the world.    

Foreman was the 1968 Olympic gold medalist and and Frazier the 1964 Olympic winner.


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