Film Date
8/16/74
Film Reference Number
KPIX 119001
Description
KPIX Eyewitness News report from August 16th 1974 in San Francisco featuring views of world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman training at Newman's Gym in the Tenderloin (est. 1924; closed 1992). Also includes an interview with Foreman who reflects that: "It's beautiful to be back amongst my own friends" and a sparring partner who says that: "Anytime he hits ya although it look like he's just playin with ya don't you ever believe it! As well as being a fine gentleman outside the ring he's a man that's mastered his business."
Format
16mm newsfilm
Copyright
CBS5 KPIX-TV