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Boxing Legend and Entrepreneur George Foreman Dies at 76

The two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, known for his historic comeback and entrepreneurial success, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by family.

Foreman contested 81 professional fights in his career and won 76 of them (68 by knockout)
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George Foreman died on Friday at the age of 76.

Overview

  • George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, passed away at the age of 76 on March 21, 2025, as confirmed by his family on social media.
  • Foreman was celebrated for his 1994 comeback victory over Michael Moorer, making him the oldest heavyweight champion at age 45, and for his iconic 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle' fight against Muhammad Ali.
  • Outside the ring, Foreman achieved significant success as the face of the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units and brought him immense financial success.
  • After retiring in 1977, Foreman became an ordained minister, dedicating himself to faith, philanthropy, and mentoring youth before returning to boxing a decade later.
  • Tributes from figures such as Mike Tyson, Magic Johnson, and Donald Trump highlighted Foreman’s multifaceted legacy in sports, business, and as a humanitarian.