George Foster (boxer)
George Foster (May 30, 1940 – February 24, 2019) was an American amateur champion and professional boxer.
Early life
[edit]Foster was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[1]
Amateur career
[edit]Representing Ohio, Foster won the 1960 United States Amateur Featherweight Championship, the 1962 United States Amateur Lightweight Championship and 1962 Golden Gloves Featherweight Championship.
Pro career
[edit]Known as "Kid Foster", Foster turned pro in 1962 and retired in 1972 after a TKO loss to Esteban De Jesús, a bout in which Foster was knocked down once in the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th rounds.
Death
[edit]Foster died on February 24, 2019,[1] at the age of 78.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mr. George J Foster". Tribute Archive. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Boxing record for George Foster from BoxRec (registration required)
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