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George Foreman, Boxing Legend and Entrepreneur, Dies at 76

The two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist, and cultural icon passed away peacefully on March 21, surrounded by family.

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(FILES) Retired pro-boxer George Foreman arrives for the world premiere of "Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World," at Regal LA Live in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2023. Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, who fought an iconic battle with Muhammad Ali before later reclaiming the title two decades later, died March 21 aged 76, his family announced in a statement. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones," the statement said. (Photo by Michael Tran / AFP) (Photo by MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • George Foreman won his first heavyweight title in 1973 by defeating Joe Frazier and reclaimed it in 1994 at age 45, becoming the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
  • He earned an Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, marking the start of his illustrious career.
  • Foreman lost to Muhammad Ali in the iconic 1974 'Rumble in the Jungle,' one of boxing's most legendary matches.
  • Outside the ring, Foreman achieved massive success as the face of the George Foreman Grill, selling over 100 million units worldwide.
  • Foreman was also a devout preacher, humanitarian, and proud family man, dedicating much of his life to faith and community service.