At Long Last, There’s a Heavyweight Champion for the Common Man
Yes!!!!
DANNY SANCHEZ (Age 57 1/2)
Huntington Beach
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George Foreman regains the heavyweight championship? Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
MARYA ALEXANDER
South Pasadena
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Although George Foreman is my favorite athlete and personality, let’s not get too pumped up about the historical significance of his knockout of Michael Moorer. Remember, Moorer won the title from a blown-up cruiserweight who was in the middle of a heart attack--and that decision was controversial.
MICHAEL HANNIN
Woodland Hills
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BABY BOOMER n .--A middle-aged boxer who knocks out Generation X youngsters in the 10th round of a title fight. Way to go, George.
KEN STONE
Goleta
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