George Foster (boxer)
George Foster (born in Cincinnati, Ohio) was an American amateur champion and professional boxer.
Amateur career[]
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[]
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.
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- Boxers from Cincinnati
- American male boxers
- Featherweight boxers
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