'I will not be intimidated': Boxing legend George Foreman claims extortion behind sex abuse claims

'I will not be intimidated': Boxing legend George Foreman claims extortion behind sex abuse claims
George Foreman created history by becoming the sport's oldest heavyweight champion at age 45 in 1994 (Roger Kisby/Getty Images for Hublot)

George Foreman believes he is the target of two women who accuse him of abusing them sexually in the 1970s. He vigorously rejects all allegations and views them as an extortion attempt. The legendary heavyweight champion said that the two ladies have been attempting to extort millions of dollars from him in a statement released on Wednesday, July 13. 

Foreman said, “Over the past six months, two women have been trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my family. They are falsely claiming that I sexually abused them over 45 years ago in the 1970s. I adamantly and categorically deny these allegations.” “The pride I take in my reputation means as much to me as my sports accomplishments, and I will not be intimidated by baseless threats and lies. I am, and always will be, guided by my faith and trust in God. I will work with my lawyers to fully and truthfully expose my accusers’ scheme and defend myself in court. I don’t pick fights, but I don’t run away from them either,” he added. 

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