George Foreman, Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Famed Entrepreneur, Dead at 76
George Foreman, whose colossal career in the ring saw the legendary boxer take home two heavyweight championships, has died at the age of 76.
HIs family announced his death on Foreman's Instagram account. 'Our hearts are broken. 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,' read the caption, which was posted alongside a photo of the boxing champion with his family. 'A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.'
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The statement also highlighted Foreman's achievements as a 'humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world,' writing how the icon was a 'force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family.' No cause of death was given.
Foreman first won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, triumphing over Joe Frazier in Jamaica. Turning professional the following year, Foreman won the world heavyweight title in 1973 with a victorious knockout of then-undefeated Joe Frazier. He would also go on to fight Muhammad Ali in 1974 during the historic 'Rumble in the Jungle' in Zaire.
When he returned to the ring despite public skepticism, he beat the undefeated Michael Moorer in 1994 to reclaim the world title.
Outside boxing, he transformed his worldwide fame into a booming business as an entrepreneur known for his George Foreman Grill, which has sold more than 100 million units globally.
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