She was a big Foreman fan , and as soon as the fight began she was standing at ringside , shouting encouragement toward her fighter .
For the Joe Frazier - George Foreman heavyweight title fight in 1973 , his broadcast partner was singer Pearl Bailey .
Pearl Bailey was a big George Foreman singer , and as soon as the fight began Pearl Bailey was standing at ringside , shouting encouragement toward Pearl Bailey 's fighter .
For the Joe Frazier - George Foreman heavyweight title fight in 1973 , his broadcast partner was singer Pearl Bailey .