Two individuals have come forward with disturbing accusations that 73-year-old George Foreman engaged in sexual abuse during his early 20s while they were still minors, as detailed in lawsuits disclosed by TMZ.
Based on the filings:
“The legal documents, submitted in Los Angeles on Wednesday, identify the plaintiffs as Denise S. and Gwen H. In their accounts, they reveal that they were introduced to Foreman through their fathers in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Denise recounts her interactions with Foreman, stating that she first met him at the age of approximately 8, after her father collaborated with the boxer. She alleges that Foreman initiated inappropriate behavior by taking her out for ice cream and letting her sit on his lap while driving his car.”
At 13 years old, she claims that Foreman, who she believes was around 24 back then, began engaging in sexually inappropriate acts with her, which eventually escalated to sexual intercourse when she turned 15.
Gwen’s lawsuit details her experiences meeting Foreman at around 9 years old through her father, described as Foreman’s “long-time advisor.” She asserts that six years after their initial encounter, when Foreman was 23, he pursued her and proceeded to engage in molestation and sexual assault until she reached 16.”
Both individuals state that they directly confronted the former heavyweight champion about the accusations at least once, and they report that Foreman did not refute the claims.
The two women have initiated legal action seeking unspecified damages.
Previously, Foreman asserted that he was being extorted by two women who fabricated allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
“In the last half-year, two women have been attempting to extort substantial sums of money from me and my family. They are falsely asserting that I sexually assaulted them over 45 years ago in the 1970s. I firmly and outrightly reject these accusations. The pride I take in my reputation is as important to me as my athletic achievements, and I refuse to be coerced by unfounded threats and falsehoods.”
A former two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, Foreman is recognized in the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
In his statement, Foreman expressed his commitment to challenging the allegations.
“I rely on my faith and trust in God in all matters. I will collaborate with my legal team to truthfully unveil my accusers’ deception and defend myself in court. I don’t seek conflict, but I won’t shy away from it either.”
