The article reflects on Andreas Hale's youthful impressions of George Foreman during his heavyweight title fight against Evander Holyfield in 1991. As a young fan of pro wrestling, Hale's perception of Foreman was skewed by the contrasting physiques and performance styles of boxers. He likened Foreman's appearance to a 'jobber' in wrestling, incapable of matching the athleticism of prime fighters like Mike Tyson. The piece illustrates Hale's evolving understanding of boxing and the legacy of its athletes, particularly within the framework of sports entertainment.
In pro wrestling terms, he looked like a "jobber" -- a guy routinely sent out for "squash matches" to make the main event talent look great.
To me, that sounded preposterous because Mike Tyson was the most devastating puncher I had seen with my two young eyes.
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