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Photo Flashback: George Foreman in Jamaica, 1972 and 1973

Published:Friday | March 28, 2025 | 4:51 AM
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World Heavyweight challenger George Foreman cuts his birthday cake at a function held in his honour at the House of Chen Restaurant in 1973. In his left hand is a gift for his newly born daughter Michi. Others in picture from left are his manager Dick Sadler, J. D. Hall, a director of National Sports Limited, and Leroy Brown, secretary of the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control.
GEORGE FOREMAN (third from left) being presented with a gift from Mrs Lucien Chen on the birth of his daughter Michi in 1973. The party was also celebrating Foreman's birthday. Others from left are Dick Sadler, his manager J.D. Hall, Director of National Sports Franz Botek, and Leroy Brown, secretary of the Jamaica Boxing Board of Control.
A victorious George Foreman after the referee stopped the World Heavyweight fight, with his outstretched arms, walks across the ring from defeated Joe Frazier after the last knockdown at Kingston's National Stadium on January 22, 1973.
THE CHALLENGER SPEAKS: George Foreman having his say after the signing related to the official announcement of the title fight with himself and Joe Frazier, which was to be staged at the National Stadium on January 22, 1973. Youth and Community Development Minister, the Hon Dr. Douglas Manley (looking at the challenger) and champion Joe Frazier are in front.
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George Foreman’s visit to Jamaica in the early ’70s was filled with memorable moments both in and out of the ring. These throwback snapshots capture the heavyweight champ sharing laughs, receiving gifts, and celebrating milestones — including his 1973 title win over Joe Frazier at the National Stadium.