By 2009, however, he had embarked upon an improbable comeback.

Foreman ruled the ring in reigns separated by two decades and became the oldest heavyweight champion in history during an improbable comeback.

Nothing stimulates the romantic side of sport quite like an improbable comeback.

This was not until he'd scored a goal in an improbable comeback from 4-0 down at half time.

Shortly after noon at least nine ambulances arrived but all attempts to save the man that so often had defied his critics with improbable comebacks failed.