Former heavyweight champion George Foreman made an appearance on the talk show ‘David Letterman‘ where he discussed a potential fight with Mike Tyson.
During the interview, Foreman expressed his belief that Tyson was avoiding a fight with him. He revealed that he weighed around 315 pounds at the time, compared to his previous fighting weight of 220 pounds. Foreman joked about his weight gain, attributing it to indulging in fast food chains after earning money from his boxing career.
Foreman also talked about his experience as a heavyweight champion, winning the title from Joe Frazier and later losing it to Muhammad Ali. He spoke highly of Frazier, admitting that he was the only opponent he was genuinely frightened of.
Letterman questioned Foreman about his motivation for a comeback at his age, considering he already had a successful career and various other interests. Foreman explained that after achieving financial stability and pursuing his hobbies, he felt the need to challenge himself again. He confidently stated his intention to fight Tyson and claimed he would “whip his head till it roped like okra.”
Addressing concerns about his age and the potential for injury, Foreman reassured the audience that he wasn’t worried. He mentioned a conversation with his daughter, who jokingly asked if Tyson was his son due to the age difference. Foreman expressed his excitement about the fight and the possibility of impressing the older generation with a victory.
Foreman revealed that negotiations were already underway, and he hoped the fight would be signed soon. With the backing of his promoter Don King, Foreman believed that the bout could happen quickly and generate significant financial success.
As the interview concluded, Foreman bid his farewell and left the audience intrigued by the possibility of witnessing a matchup between two legendary heavyweight fighters. Will George Foreman get the opportunity to prove himself against Mike Tyson? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for updates on this exciting potential fight.
