<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boxing/boxing-george-foreman-denies-terrence-crawford-accusations-and-supports-bob-arum-20220113-0028.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">George Foreman</a> was once one of the most feared <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/boxing-all-current-world-champions-in-the-17-divisions-of-the-4-top-organizations-20211215-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxers</a> in the 1970s until he was defeated by legendary champion <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/top-25-most-impressive-boxing-records-20210616-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Muhammad Ali</a> in the famous “Rumble in the Jungle”. Then in the late 80’s and early 90’s he made an improbable and oftentimes laughable comeback that culminated in Foreman winning the heavyweight championship from Michael Moorer almost 20 years his younger.
Now Foreman is preparing for another fight, the fight to clear his name, as two women have accused the former grill salesman and pastor of sexual misconduct in the 1970s. The women claim that Foreman abused both of them during that decade.
The court documents state that the fathers of each of the women had business ventures with Foreman during the 1970s and that is when the abuse took place.
<h2>George Foreman issues statement on sexual abuse claims</h2>
From the Foreman camp the former boxer is abundantly clear that the accusations are false and issued a statement on the matter.
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<figure class="image"> <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20220714_BUS_195507_george_foreman_attends_the_sports_illustrated_tribute_to_muhammad_ali_at_the_muhammad_ali_center_on_x1x_crop1657827321127.jpg_22069893_0c50b863.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption> George Foreman attends the Sports Illustrated Tribute to Muhammad Ali at The Muhammad Ali Center on October 1, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen Cohen/Getty Images for Sports Illustrated) </figcaption></figure>
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“Over the past six months, two women have been trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my family.
“They are falsely claiming that I sexually abused them over 45 years ago in the 1970s.
“I adamantly and categorically deny these allegations.
“The pride I take in my reputation means as much to me as my sports accomplishments, and I will not be intimidated by baseless threats and lies.
“I am, and always will be, guided by my faith and trust in God.
“I will work with my lawyers to fully and truthfully expose my accusers’ scheme and defend myself in court.
“I don’t pick fights, but I don’t run away from them either.”
Foreman entered the boxing hall of fame in 2003 and is still to this date the oldest world heavyweight champion in history at 45 and 299 days in 1994.
 
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George Foreman claims extortion over abuse charges by two women

George Foreman claims extortion over abuse charges by two women - Bolavip US

In 1994, George Foreman starred one of the most epic tales in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boxing/Upcoming-boxing-fights-for-the-first-3-months-of-2022-confirmed-by-Eddie-Hearn-and-other-promoters-20220107-0029.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">boxing</a> history. He won <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/boxing-all-current-world-champions-in-the-17-divisions-of-the-4-top-organizations-20211215-0041.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the WBA and IBF World Heavyweight Championship</a> after knocking out Michael Moorer being 45 years old. At the time, right by his side was Bob Arum, as his promoter. Now, after Arum was legally accused of racist behavior by <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boxing/boxing-errol-spence-vs-yordenis-ugas-and-other-great-fights-to-happen-in-welterweight-division-20220104-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Terrence Crawford</a>,Big Georgesupports him.
On January 12, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boxing/boxing-why-did-terrence-crawford-sue-bob-arum-promotional-company-top-rank-for-10-million-20220112-0031.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Crawford has filed a lawsuit in Nevada</a> against the 90-year-old promoter, for allegedly damaging his boxing career due to racism. The current WBO World Welterweight Champion is demanding the payment of $10 million as compensation.
The Nebraska native has also pointed on his lawsuit that not only him, but other members of the boxing community have suffered Arum’s “revolting racial bias“, all of them color people such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boxing/boxing-money-kicks-weird-celebration-plan-if-he-fights-and-knocks-out-floyd-mayweather-20220111-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Floyd Mayweather Jr</a>, legendary World Champion in 5 different weight classes, and Al Haymon, promoter.
<h2>George Foreman supports Bob Arum in the face of Terrence Crawford lawsuit</h2>
<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/the-top-25-greatest-heavyweight-fights-of-all-time-20210323-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">George Foreman</a> was promoted by Bob Arum on his come back to boxing after a 10-year retirement and lived close to him the moment in which he became <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/top-25-most-impressive-boxing-records-20210616-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the oldest fighter to win a World Heavyweight title</a>. As a black fighter, he assures he has never felt any sign of racism on the part of Top Rank founder and chairman.
“He’s not a saint, but Bob Arum is one of the finest men I know,” stated Foreman to Yahoo Sports.“You could call me about 25 other guys, 30 other guys, and ask me that question and I wouldn’t return the call. But not this one. Nuh-uh. He’s got a passion for his fellow man“.
Moreover, Big George has also shared that his heart broke after noticing the accusations Terrence Crawford has made against Arum, the one who always have supported him like at the time he accomplished the feat of knocking out Michael Moorer in 1994: “He gave me the most passionate hug and said, ‘George, praise the Lord! For someone to accuse a guy like that of racism, it’s wrong. But you know what they say: All is fair in love and war“.
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<h2>Bob Arum statement after being sued by Crawford</h2>
Also as an answer to Yahoo Sports’, Bob Arum shared his point of view of the accusations made by Terrence Crawford. Arum has worked so far with legendary black fighters such as already mentioned George Foreman, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/best-boxer-in-the-world-of-all-time-20210214-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns, and Marvin Hagler</a> among others.
“Crawford’s lawsuit against Top Rank is frivolous. Its vile accusations of racism are reckless and indefensible. He knows it and his lawyer knows it. I have spent my entire working life as a champion of black boxers, Latino boxers and other boxers of color. I have no doubt the court will see Crawford’s case for the malicious extortion attempt that it is“, said Arum.
<h2>More signs of support to Bob Arum</h2>
George Foreman was not the only legend to back up the 90-year-old promoter on his legal issue with Terrence Crawford. Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Rasheda has shown his trust and gratitude to Arumon social media.
“Bob Arum stood with my father when the world was against him. Bob and my father are a big reason why Black and Brown athletes are fairly compensated today. Proud that my son Nico Ali Walsh is part of Team Top Rank“, posted Rasheda on Twitter.
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