Another round? Critics believe George Foreman is a fool to get back in the ring. I say the champ is no chump.(Not that you asked/ but here's my opinion anyway.)

Publication: Texas Monthly

Publication Date: 01-JUN-04

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When I read late last winter that George Foreman, at age 55, wanted to fight again, my first thought was "Here's a reality show that I might actually watch." Put Foreman, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and oh, I don't know, maybe Cedric the Entertainer in the four corners, give each a Swiss Army Knife, and place one six-ounce can of tuna in the center of the ring. Who wouldn't be interested? Alas, on reading deeper, I discovered that George intends his latest and most audacious swan song to be solo: George versus an Opponent to Be Named Later--he doesn't want a title-holder or even a top-ten contender, just a warm body, $7 million,...

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