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Veteran American Boxer’s Assault Case in 1970 Resurfaces
Two women have filed lawsuits against former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, accusing him of sexual battery against underage girls.
According to the lawsuits, the incidents occurred when the girls were between the ages of 13 and 16.
This report is presently coming after similar allegations made against Foreman earlier this year by another woman.
Another woman had recently said boxer George Foreman committed sexually battery against her when she was a minor and Foreman was in his 20s in the 1970s.
The woman, identified as Jane Doe, said she was 15 when Foreman propositioned her with money in exchange for him sexually abusing her, according to the lawsuit.
George Foreman is a well-known figure in the world of boxing, having won multiple world titles during his career.
He is also a successful entrepreneur, with his own line of grills and other products.
The woman said she refused and Foreman imposed his will on her and “began engaging in immoral and unwanted sexual acts against her,’’ according to the lawsuit.
The woman said Foreman also committed childhood sexual abuse and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.
“Mr. Foreman adamantly and categorically denies these conveniently timed allegations from almost 50-years ago,” Shawn Holley, an attorney representing the 74-year-old Foreman, said in a statement. “He will aggressively fight them in court.”