George Foster (born in

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) was an American amateur champion and professional

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Amateur career

Representing

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, 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

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, a bout in which Foster was knocked down once in the 2nd, 3rd, and 6th rounds.

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