Boxer Yuri Foreman

Updated: Monday, 23 Nov 2009, 1:38 PM EST
Published : Monday, 23 Nov 2009, 1:38 PM EST

MYFOXNY.COM - Junior Middleweight Champion Yuri Foreman has a higher calling. The Brooklyn native is studying to be a rabbi.

Good Day NY spoke with Foreman about his studies and his career in the boxing ring.

Feeling drained and lacking inspiration, Foreman says he turned to Judaisim in his late teens. He is expected to graduate from rabbincal school within two years.

For more information on Yuri Foreman, visit his website: YURIFOREMAN.COM

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