George Foreman III is back in boxing training and looking to extend his unbeaten record after a stunning return to the ring in 2024.
The son of heavyweight legend George Foreman made his comeback in May 2024 following a 12-year absence, blasting out Juan Lopez Alcaraz in Tijuana.
Just six weeks later, Foreman III repeated the feat in Arkansas, stopping Juan Reyna inside a round to improve to 18-0 with 17 knockouts.
Known as ‘Monk,’ Foreman had been inactive since 2012 before announcing his return to professional boxing this year.
Standing 6ft 5ins and campaigning at heavyweight, the 42-year-old has already shown that his power remains intact despite the long layoff.
George Foreman III eyeing more fights
With Bennie Blanco guiding his career, Foreman is now back in the gym in Humble, Texas, preparing for the next chapter. In a recent update on his plans, Foreman said, “Still my favorite place to be,” regarding training alongside Blanco.
His career totals stand at 33 rounds boxed with an eye-popping 94% KO ratio through an 18-0, 17 KOs benchmark, making him one of the sport’s more destructive punchers when active.
Although critics point to the level of opposition in his recent wins, the comeback of another Foreman in the heavyweight division has sparked curiosity.
Fans are eager to see whether Monk will step up in class after shaking off the ring rust.
Foreman legacy continues
George Foreman III carries one of the most iconic names in boxing history. His father, George Foreman, passed away in March this year.
This devastating loss could give Foreman the Third all the more incentive to continue his career and keep the legacy of his two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist dad alive.
The boxing community fondly remembers Foreman Sr. for his reign of terror in the 1970s and his miraculous return to win the title again at 45 in the 1990s.
With his father’s example in mind, Foreman III now attempts to put a final chapter to his own path after more than a decade away.
His next fight is expected later this year, with confirmation of his opponent pending.
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