George Foreman was 45 when he knocked out Michael Moorer in the tenth round at the MGM Grand on November 5, 1994. He took the WBA and IBF heavyweight titles, turning a comeback that had once seemed improbable into a defining sporting moment.
The Ring’s later interview with Moorer offers the other side of the celebration. Rather than treating him simply as a name on Foreman’s record, the piece lets the former champion reflect on his place in an enduring story. It also locates a major heavyweight milestone in the MGM era of Las Vegas boxing, after the great outdoor Caesars Palace cards.
Michael Moorer Reflects on Historic Fight With George Foreman: ‘I’m Glad To Be a Part of It’
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Read at The Ring (opens in a new tab)Manouk Akopyan’s retrospective was published March 24, 2025.
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