Interview with Khris Davis (Big George Foreman)

George Foreman was one of the most formidable fighters of his generation, but it just so happens that he shared his generation with Muhammed Ali, arguably the most beloved athlete of all time. This comparison has often meant that he wasn’t given the credit he deserved for his own remarkable achievements. Khris Davis’ portrayal of the champion in ‘The Big George Foreman’ biopic goes some way to correcting that wrong.

In an era when anything can be airbrushed or altered with the click of a button by photoshop or CGI, Khris Davis put himself through the absolute ringer to become the physical equal of George Foreman at all stages of his life. We spoke about everything from the responsibility of carrying someone else’s legacy, being the face of a blockbuster and now he was able to perfect the his famous waves for his role as Tracy in the hit series Atlanta.