Two women accused George Foreman of sexual abuse, including rape, back in the 1970s, according to lawsuits filed in a Los Angeles court.
Foreman, 73, is not named in either suit, but biographical details within them make it clear that the boxing legend is the defendant, with one detail pointing out that he had won the heavyweight title against Joe Frazier in 1973.
“Over the past six months, two women have been trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my family,” Foreman said. “They are falsely claiming that I sexually abused them over 45 years ago in the 1970s. I adamantly and categorically deny these allegations.”
“Over the past six months, two women have been trying to extort millions of dollars each from me and my family,” Foreman said. “They are falsely claiming that I sexually abused them over 45 years ago in the 1970s. I adamantly and categorically deny these allegations.”
The two women, both now in their early 60s, filed separate suits with the Los Angeles County Superior Court under the pseudonyms Gwen H., a resident of Nevada, and Denise F., a resident of Los Angeles.
The women allege that they met Foreman for the first time through their fathers when they were between eight and nine years old. One father was Foreman’s manager, while the other one served as a sparring partner.
Denise said that she was groomed by Foreman and had sex with him when she was 15. Gwen said Foreman raped her when she was 15 and 16. The women are seeking a jury trial.
