Overview

• George Foreman, legendary boxer and Houston native, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by loved ones.
• A memorial service held at the Wortham Theater Center in Houston featured tributes from family, Mayor John Whitmire, and former boxer Michael Moorer.
• Foreman’s storied boxing career included a 1968 Olympic gold medal, a 1973 heavyweight title win, and a historic 1994 comeback victory at age 45.
• Beyond boxing, Foreman became an ordained minister, founded the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, and achieved immense success as the face of the George Foreman Grill.
• Speakers at the service emphasized Foreman’s deep connection to Houston’s Fifth Ward and his lasting contributions to the community and popular culture.