the smile on George's face when his friend Muhammad Ali comes over to him is priceless!

One of my favourite fights of all time. What a golden era it was in the 80/90s

Foreman is on of the most underrated boxer in history. A tank on 2 legs, that deserves much greater honor and glory in boxing

Its crazy and amazing that Foreman who is in his 40s can go against Holyfield who is in his prime and has been known to hit like a truck. George has always been that dude.

WOW! These hbo programs are classic's, thanks for sharing!

This is a fight that nobody was disappointed with. The right guy won, and he did it with guts and skill. Foreman did an admirable job and gave everything he had. You couldn’t ask for more!

No fighter in boxing history has a bigger heart or more courage than Big George Foreman. A legend both out & in the ring & one of the last true characters of the sport.

I love how big George just pushes off his opponents up close with his forearms and gloves so he can get to them.his strength was incredible to push people like holyfield back.

why cant boxing be like this anymore!!! i havent heard much from boxing anymore

I've been following boxing since the 80"s I got to see all these classics I miss the way HBO ,showtime , NBC , CBS, ABC, ESPN, did the figjts with the countdown before the fights and after that how we knew about the boxer's I love boxing like crazy but it will never be the same as back in the day 1970"s, 1980"s, 1990"s in 2000"s everything changed money ,money ,money ,money, it all about money...........

We will never see this kind of heavyweight fights again. God bless all

Miss these days when fighters didn’t duck each other. 🇬🇧🥊🇬🇧🥊

Greatest pre-fight intro of all time. Frazier, Ali, Foreman & the Real Deal in one ring... man I could cry

Both men proved their greatness here with their sheer resilience to punches and adversity.

Man, check this out...I'm 40 years old. I remember being younger and seeing my old man cheering during this fight and I was too young to understand why or what was happening...I couldn't foresee that it would lead to George being a champ at that age...but I must say...Evander has got to be the toughest SOB as a heavyweight not overly big but classy and big hearted. We were fortunate to see men like him and George compete with what they both lived to do and thats box, the better man wins.

I genuinely miss HBO Boxing

micheal buffer just makes you want to fight when he announces your name

I remember a reporter later on after this fight asking George Foreman " what did Muhammad Ali whisper to you" ??.. Muhammad Ali told him .. look out because I'm coming back next...!!!

This was a win/win fight. The significance of this fight has increased over the years. Foreman was actually still a formidable foe and actually was one of great fighters of the 90’s. The narrative was Holyfield beat an old man, but Foreman later reclaimed the title and beating Foreman was actually an excellent championship defense.

12 rounds with no sit down. Amazing!

George mentions how Holy hit him with the same right hand that KO'd Douglas, and George just looked at him. I'll never forget that punch either! It's the same one he sent Tyson reeling back into the ropes in Round 10 of their first fight...the 2-inch step back and BAM! I thought for sure George would've had the lights turned out, but the man was unreal.

George Foreman: 69 wins 65 knock outs - wtf

I’m surprised that when they introduced Ali and Frazier, they mentioned Ali’s victory at the Olympics but not Frazier’s.

Holyfield was so underrated he was good boxer and tough

God bless George and Evander,true champions and gentlemen.

nothing like hearing the classic HBO team cover this fight.

Very good fight and Foreman for 42 year old to have such a performance like that is touching but Holyfield deserved the win but Foreman gave him a tough fight

Holyfield realized he couldn’t knock George out and played it smart but much respect to a 41 yr old, 10 yr lay-off Foreman. I’m 41 rite now and it ain’t not way in hell

1:02:48 When Holyfield was the special guest at a boxing match here in Portland, Maine, someone asked him what the hardest he'd ever been hit. Holyfield said the hardest single shot was in the mid 11th against Foreman. You can see it at 1:46 of the round, where Holyfield takes a flush right and wobbles and clinches the rest of the round. He said he asked Duva in the corner if he still had his teeth, because he couldn't feel his face at all.

First and only time i ever saw Holyfield little bit worried or scared before a fight. And we talking about a man who didn't know the meaning of fear

another awesome share! thank you for your efforts!

What an incredible night! Foreman 69-2, 65 K.O.'s: 24-0, 23 K.0.' s at this point in his comeback after a10 year layoff.

After this fight, I thought Foreman would fade into obscurity. I never would have imagined that three and half years later Foreman would land the right hand that would win him the lineal heavyweight title. After 1989 I thought the same of Frank Bruno. Him winning a portion of title is just as remarkable as George.

Thank you for making this available

ESPN showing fights all day this one is currently airing but it’s not the hbo broadcast so thank you UKposts I am able to watch this fight properly

A youtube argument in a comments section on another video about who would have won in Frazier Holy reminded me of this fight so had to come watch it again! Man, I genuinely miss HBO Boxing

Holyfield is one of my all time favourites, but Foreman made him run late in the fight! What a legend!

17:30 I did not know that Joe Frazier and Muhammed Ali were special guest in this fight!!! Big George Foreman is a legend!!! A legend of two eras!!!

LoOL at Larry Merchants analogies. Thx you for the upload

Really admire George Foreman taking a beating like that and still standing tall Foreman was tough taking shots like that

Holyfield holding on, tying up, stunned by one punch. Foreman took every combination and kept moving forward.

What pure class on both parts. Giving the other guy credit. What happened to this kind of sportsmanship?

Holyfield and Foreman showd one of the best fights ever

Thanks for the uploads.

Foreman is one of the all time greats and Holyfield belongs on that list (just not as high up, in my opinion). My call before this fight was Holyfield TKO 9 Foreman, thinking at that point, Holyfield would be throwing and landing and Foreman not punching back, prompting the referee to stop the fight. I loved Foreman but knew how relentless Holyfield is, even against really hard punchers. I figured age would determine the outcome. I had an alternate vision that IF...IF Foreman wins, it will be by TKO in either Round 2 or Round 7..my line of thinking was really a replay in my mind of the 2 Frazier fights. An early surprise or mid rounds wear down against someone who should have boxed instead of brawl. Oddly, those were both rounds that Foreman won that night. Believe me, during those rounds I was on the edge of my seat. I was very glad to see Foreman last the distance, defeated or not. When he finally beat Moorer, that was Awesome....and a whole other story. As for Foreman vs Holyfield, it was a really good night for boxing and even lured fans into the sport. It was That big...and exciting..and the payoff was good for everyone ( even Foreman's doctor, I'm pretty sure).

What a great upload! Thanks!

30 years ago today!

This still gives me goosebumps as I recall racing home from work to watch it. Luckily I programmed my VCR. This was like the gladiators from Rome about to do battle.

What a great fight. Both guys fought their heart out. They took some great shots in the fight. Nothing but respect for both of them.

46:21 - Evander just unloading on the heavy bag. George just takes it and keeps coming. 56:31 - What a chin on George. Two power shots completely flush cranks his neck and he stays up.

Legend from the 70s fighting a legend from the 90s

To this day, Holyfield says that out of all of his opponents, Foreman was the one who hit him the hardest.

If Holyfield fought this kind of disciplined fight he would have held onto the title longer. He was always having to contend with his warrior instincts and a desire to please the crowd with a knockout. When he fought within himself, in his prime he rarely lost. In fact when he stuck to the plan, he didn’t ever lose. The only time he lost fighting within himself was against Moorer, but he was fighting with an injured shoulder.

Two legendary fighters, 31 years ago today.

This is supposed to be the entire program, but I noticed that it's missing En Vogue's performance of The Star-Spangled Banner.

1:02:44 the straight right-hand George throws coming up is the punch that had Evander wondering if he lost his teeth. You noticed after that punch was thrown Holyfield did nothing but hold the rest of the round.

Man, Holyfield could take a punch..

Holyfield's menacing eyes and self confidence during the introduction. The guy had no fear of anyone..

Sterling wainscott your site is awesome!!!🥊🥊this is boxing not about just money!!! Also I miss boxing specials like this gives the viewers more insight on the boxer's who don't know much about boxer's BRING.!!! THE.!!! OLD.!!! SCHOOL.!!! DAYS.!!! B.A.C.K.!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for Sharing all these great classics God bless.!!!!!!!

Too great sportsmen, ambassadors for boxing and their religion. You have to love the personality of George Foreman. George has perfect speech with not a trace of a slur and no punch drunkenness. He had excellent skillfull defences and was a very strong man.

wow Ali, Holyfeild, Frazier, forman all in the ring at the same time. dout there ever has been so much talent in a single boxing ring at the same time nor will there ever be again, what a moment. all with such differing styles. possble the 4 best heavy weight boxer there ever was too. deffo all in the top ten of all time if not the top 5.

Joe looked like he was ready to go a few rounds himself!!

So, olympic gold medalist, regarded by many as the most davastating puncher in boxing history, 69 victories with 65 knockouts and only 2 defeats. Whats one of the first thing the commentators say as the bell rings? Is George Foreman for real or is this a farse..

It's sad that I grew up not knowing who George Foremen was apart from an old man who sold fat reduction grills so its good to see the old archive fights.

Thank you!

Why do the commentators seem to have so little respect for Foreman?

A historic fight indeed. Both legends including my favourite Mike Tyson.

Two Legends! Regards from Germany.

I'm 55 now I remember this fight like yesterday Holyfield is a lion of a Champion But I think we were all pulling for Big George that night It would've been Amazing a 42 year former champ coming out of retirement and worked his way up to a title shot almost 20 yrs after he lost his title beat a fighter like Evander...it was one of the most exciting fights ever after the Muhammed Ali era

They were both winners that night and boxing was a winner too.

They said to Big George: " your punches are slow and telegraphed" " yep, but I delivered the message!" Myth

What a fight. They both have incredible chins

“If you can’t dream die.” - Big George Love these post interviews, some great stuff from George.

Holyfield is so on the juice here and Bowe fight ,also later Tyson

“Foreman’s punches look like they were delivered by second class mail!” The announcers always despised his comeback. But let me tell you, *ALL* of his opponents could wish they were sent on the back of a really slow camel, because they were a WALLOP!!! At any rate this bout proved to most observers his comeback wasn’t just a big joke.

I'm fully convinced that this version of Foreman easily beats "prime" Tyson. Holyfield was more of an Ali style boxer while Tyson was more like Frazier.

*"...Yeah he **_is_** slow, but it **_do_** connect.." - Evander Holyfield*

They didn't show when Ali said hello to Angelo Dundee...

115-112 Foreman lost, but the HBO crew (Lederman particularly) were uncharitable to George.

the late golden era🏖. It’s seems like they squabble over 2lbs these days. Evander and Tyson were often so outsized in their bouts, sometimes up to 40+ lbs!! Insane...also epic.

Two legend, what a fight !

It’s like the commentators are shocked at Foreman’s tactics .. he wasn’t trying to win on points he never did they say it but still Seem shocked .. his whole game plan is to try and set him up for a knockout thats it , and they also miss a lot of Foreman’s short sneaky shots ..

The end of this clip is epic, something for everyone to take with them in life.👊❤️ 1:42:49.

This might be the best fight ive ever seen.

“I guess, even sometimes, second class mail gets delivered”

Two legends.

Thank you George I'm 50 I need to learn how to train again I don't know how God bless you for saying that

These corners are stuff of legend. Top.

How good was Buffer? The best to ever do it.

Both were , and remain greats

When I first saw this fight it wasn’t apparent how impressive Big George’s performance was. Holyfield’s greatness hadn’t been shown yet and going back today knowing what Holyfield is made of really puts things into perspective. An old Foreman held his own with an all time great.

Love and miss the 80s

8:40 под какую песню выходит а ринг Форман ?

Holyfield only 208 lbs for this fight. What a gutt effort he put up to win. He took heavy blows and dished it out. What a heart! What a gutt! What a warrior!

16:50 always gives me chills. What a legend.

When the school bully gets kicked out of school, everyone's a tough guy on the playground.

@ 56:03 That was the most trouble George has been in thru his whole comeback(88-97). I dont care what he says about Gerry Cooney

Holyfield was getting overconfident in the 2nd round saying to himself how much faster etc. George's left hook brought Holyfield back to reality.

Love how Big George never sat down the whole fight..

They just could not get the callers' names and locations correct in the post fight interview 😂