12/17/2022
When I was a young boy growing up in the I was ..fascinated alongside my buddies with 'pro-athletes'...
We had some characters in those days such as in boxing with Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard...Then there was 'George'...
George Edward Foreman was in my memory a quiet man and who is an American former professional boxer who was a two time Heavyweight Champion and an Olympic Gold Medalist...Old George is an entrepreneur, author, minister and father of many 'Georges'...(yes he named all of his sons after him as well as a daughter)
I always loved watching George box because he seemed as if he wasn't out to hurt his opponent during the bout but would find that perfect opportunity by being extremely patient and sure enough to tap that jaw of his opponent to go on his road of 81 career fights winning 76 with 68 by knockout and five losses...
The following is a passage written by George Foreman that inspired me and gave me a few moments to reflect on how as a child I looked to pro athletes and other famous names for direction and fulfillment.
Today there are some out there BUT it is not the same anymore...The morals and values we were taught as children are becoming watered down with each generation which is why when these superstars get a gazillion dollars there should be some more clauses especially dealing with their performance ON and OFF the ''field or big screen''...
As a Yankees fan I am so happy for as he portrays leadership and the qualities of a ...We can only pray that he earns that paycheck but as fans should demand he inspire our future generations with professionalism as it is us that pay that hefty admission to these ballparks and arenas to watch our favorite teams and athletes not only entertain us but inspire these future generations of stars themselves...
Our children whether biologically or not are the future and these people who are human just like everyone else hold some important keys that could either lock or unlock many futures...
What I reflected on...
'When I was a boxer in the 1970's, I was hit in the face by Joe Frazier, knocked out by Muhammad Ali, and knocked down a couple of times by Ron Lyle before I got up and won. All of the fights had one thing in common: When they were over, I could hardly remember the pain. I forgot my weak knees, the cuts, the blood in my eyes. If not for the films of my fights, I would have put them totally out of my mind. It's the same when you hit rough times: Don't let the pain and disappointment lodge inside.'
- George Foreman