George Foster (boxer)

George Foster was an American amateur champion and professional boxer.

Early life

Foster was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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.

Death

Foster died on February 24, 2019, at the age of 78.