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Foreman's Boxing Classics of
"Houston's Night of Stars"
Source: Press Release
February 28, 2005 |
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HOUSTON – On March 18, 2005, Freeda George Foreman (daughter of two-time
World Heavyweight Champion, George Foreman) will add “boxing promoter” to
her already impressive resume. To mark this historical event, Freeda Foreman
will make her professional debut with a premiere boxing showcase promoted by
her company, Boxing Classics of America, Ltd. The event, “Houston’s Night of
Stars: Texas vs. Arkansas,” will take place at the Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel
in Houston. “Houston’s Night of Stars” will offer 3 four-round bouts and 3
six-round bouts, one of which will feature as the main event. The doors will
open at 6 PM and the event is set to start at 7 PM.
The Boxing Classics of America showcase will feature two of Houston's
successful fighters, “Third Ward” Billy and Jose Gutierrz. Billy, a
well-known Heavyweight contender, has gained a sizeable reputation as a
fierce fighter inside of the ring and as a “humble giant” on the outside.
Gutierrz, born in Mexico City, Mexico is a Feather Lightweight champion in
the making. In addition to promoting some of the area’s most unique and
talented contenders, “Houston’s Night of Stars,” will introduce Freeda
George Foreman as the only female promoter on the Houston boxing scene. The
event will also act as a catapult for her company, Boxing Classics of
America, which will premiere as one of Houston’s most exciting nightlife
offerings.
As a native Houstonian and former professional fighter, Freeda George
Foreman is looking to establish her own legacy by bringing boxing to the
forefront of the Houston scene, and in time, the rest of Texas. After two
years as Executive Director at her father’s gym, “The George Foreman Youth &
Community Center,” and after hosting countless, successful amateur boxing
events there, Freeda feels she has finally found her calling. Outside of the
ring, Freeda is also looking to give back to the boxing community with plans
to fund an endowment that will provide scholarships to give amateur fighters
their chance at a college education. She believes that the pursuit of higher
education is vital to young fighters and she wants to be able to provide
them with that opportunity.
Her desire and passion for the sport, coupled with her distinctive “Foreman
genes” have helped Freeda achieve her goals. “My name has gotten me here,
but it is my strong work ethics and my love of boxing that will keep me on
top,“ Freeda Foreman said. As one of the few female boxing promoters in the
male-dominated industry, Freeda is more than ready to make some history of
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