“I hope to have one more boxing match at the age of 55. Given that demographic at the age of 55 to 65, you've got to make a statement with your life. Otherwise, you are just existing.”

American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author

George Edward Foreman was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. Active in boxing from 1967 to 1997, he was known as “Big George.” He won a gold medal at the Olympics and became a two-time world heavyweight champion. Beyond the ring, Foreman also worked as a businessman, minister, and author. He is also the namesake of the George Foreman Grill, a product that helped make his name familiar far beyond boxing.