Daily Archives for 26 October 2014


October 26: Facing His Toughest Opponent

On October 26, 1968, George Forman would be facing his toughest opponent, Ionas Chepulis, in the boxing arena, in the finals for the Gold medal. The opening ceremony of the 1968 Olympics were held in Mexico on October 14. A 19 year old named George Forman, a talented amateur boxer, entered the Olympic Stadium with […]