Eyewitness History

George Foreman's Friend, HBO's Legendary Jim Lampley, Talks About Him Regaining Championship and 'It Happened"


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In this special episode, originally released in 2023, legendary boxing commentator Jim Lampley joins us to reflect, among other things, on the life and legacy of George Foreman, who recently passed away at the age of 76. From his rise as a fearsome heavyweight in the 1970s to his improbable return and championship win in his 40s, Foreman’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and sheer power. Lampley, who called many of Foreman’s most iconic bouts, shares firsthand insight into what made Foreman such a compelling figure inside and outside the ring.

Lampley also discusses how he came to be at HBO, nerves and when Muhammad Ali babysat his daughter.

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