Heavyweight icon George Foreman mixed it with the best across many eras - but one instant classic fight stuck in his memory.

Foreman was a true icon of the blue-riband division, with a hugely successful career spanning 1969 to 1997, which sent records tumbling throughout.

Due to the longevity of his ferocious punching power, Foreman was able to compete with the best across multiple decades, even becoming the oldest ever heavyweight champion aged 45 by stopping Michael Moorer in 1994 .

During his time in the spotlight, 'Big George' touched gloves with some legendary operators including greatest of all-time Muhammad Ali and legend Evander Holyfield .

But it was surprisingly Ron Lyle who left him reeling with his strength during their 1976 classic 'Fight of the Year' which only last

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