News George Foreman passed away, aged 76

Doctor Grudge said:
Sounds like only Frazier died prematurely. Average life for an African-American is 73 years old. They lived about right for their era.
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You're talking about an average life-span, which probably is negatively skewed by higher infant mortality and all-cause mortality in other age cohorts. There are also class factors. I'd be more curious about the average lifespan of African-Americans who are their same wealth bracket.

To be even better controlled, we would need to see the mortality rates of combat and high-impact athletes (e.g., football) vs. non-combat/impact athletes, compared across age cohorts and controlled for sex, race, and wealth.
 
that Indian said:
You're talking about an average life-span, which probably is negatively skewed by higher infant mortality and all-cause mortality in other age cohorts. There are also class factors. I'd be more curious about the average lifespan of African-Americans who are their same wealth bracket.

To be even better controlled, we would need to see the mortality rates of combat and high-impact athletes (e.g., football) vs. non-combat/impact athletes, compared across age cohorts and controlled for sex, race, and wealth.
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stats are fairly easy to find, I looked them up, and although there are varying stats, they give you an idea. Average boxer 67 average black male 71, I think i saw average football player was 77 which surprised me. I think the average marathoner only lived slightly longer than average too which again surprised me.

As far as money/lifespan, that has to be a factor. I know that richer black people, take a look at Barry Gordy, Quincy Jones, etc.., live into their 90's or james earl jones etc..,

Average black male has to deal with a lot of bullshit that those guys don't of course and I'm frankly surprised the average age is even as high as it is.
 
Legend, RIP. I don't know if anyone followed him on Twitter but he was an absolute gentleman, very humble and deferential to the other greats of his era.
 
TankAbbott4Eva said:
Legend, RIP. I don't know if anyone followed him on Twitter but he was an absolute gentleman, very humble and deferential to the other greats of his era.
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I'm surprised he was a whisker away from getting yet another title shot at lennox and only a disputed decision stopped him. It's just as good he retired though, no reason to go on, he had more money than he could ever spend and won the big prize already. I don't think I would have wanted to see him with Lennox.
 
mozfonky said:
I'm surprised he was a whisker away from getting yet another title shot at lennox and only a disputed decision stopped him. It's just as good he retired though, no reason to go on, he had more money than he could ever spend and won the big prize already. I don't think I would have wanted to see him with Lennox.
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The winner of Foreman- Briggs was to face Lewis and why Foreman didn't get the decision in that match remains a mystery
 
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The winner of Foreman- Briggs was to face Lewis and why Foreman didn't get the decision in that match remains a mystery
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I never watched that one either but I've heard about it being a bad decision. It's just as well, George didn't need to do anymore. My opinion, Lennox would have had the power to put him away. George had a great chin and didn't go down once in his comeback but that doesn't mean it couldn't have happened. That or just take another beating. He was taking a lot of punches when he fought the better heavyweights.
 
mozfonky said:
I never watched that one either but I've heard about it being a bad decision. It's just as well, George didn't need to do anymore. My opinion, Lennox would have had the power to put him away. George had a great chin and didn't go down once in his comeback but that doesn't mean it couldn't have happened. That or just take another beating. He was taking a lot of punches when he fought the better heavyweights.
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There were more strange things going on than that. Briggs throws mostly hooks off the jab. No right hands. Does this for round after round. The reason I believe is because he is terrified of getting gassed in conjuction with his asthma. Hes had sport psychologist help him with this.

And he probably also felt why take more risks against an immobile target. But the strategy backfired, it helped Foremans offence.
 
Man I didn't even realize this happened

George Foreman was one of my favorite boxers. Seemed like a great guy too. Rip
 
This is very sad news, a legend is gone but not forgotten. One of the Greatest. Rest In Peace George Foreman.
 
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