Remembering George Foreman

Dear Editor:

George Foreman, who went to Heaven on March 21, was so much more than a great Olympic Heavyweight Boxing Champion in 1968 and two-time Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World.

I met him in 1970 when I assisted Louie Jordan coaching the kids who boxed at the Hayward Boys Club when I was the Program Director/Director of Athletics. 

Dick Sadler, his legendary manager, was on the Hayward Boys Club Board of Directors, and arranged a sparring session for the Olympic champion versus former World Heavyweight Champ Sonny Liston for our boxing team and other club members.  

George was kind, patient and gentle with the kids, and gracious and humble to all.  A true gentleman. 

George Foreman leaves a rich legacy in and out of the boxing ring.  

–Bruce D Johnson, Castro Valley