The career of one of boxing’s most legendary figures came to a controversial end in Atlantic City #OnThisDay in 1997. “Big” George Foreman, a heavyweight hero who had made a habit of defying the odds, met Shannon Briggs over twelve rounds and at the conclusion of the 36-minutes of combat most felt 48-year-old Foreman had once again seen off both a younger (25) foe and Father Time. Instead, Briggs was awarded a highly debatable majority decision.