Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76

Politicians, Athletes React to the Death of Boxing Champion, Entrepreneur George Foreman

Foreman was both a boxing icon and an inspirational electric grill entrepreneur.

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From boxing monster to cuddly veteran – George Foreman was unique

The former heavyweight champion died this weekend but his remarkable story of two distinct parts will live on

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'If Big George hit you, you stayed hit': George Foreman obituary

George Foreman goes down as one of the greatest ever heavyweight boxers, one part of a "holy trinity of heavyweight boxers with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier".

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George Foreman Remembered by Mike Tyson as ‘a Man of God’ Following His Death at 76

"His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten," Tyson said of the late boxing legend

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George Foreman vowed to kill Muhammad Ali in the ring before a friendship bloomed

George Foreman and Muhammad Ali were bitter rivals before the two men formed a lifelong friendship remembered after Foreman died Friday at 76.

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George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight

The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.

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George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight

The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.

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George Foreman Turned a Home Grill Into a Culinary Heavyweight

The former boxer transformed American cooking, and himself, with an appliance that remains a cultural touchstone.

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'Beyond A Legend': Social Media Pays Tribute To George Foreman

Celebrities and sports figures reflected on Foreman's contributions to "boxing and beyond" following news of his death.

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George Foreman beat time by going from humiliation to vindication

Boxing is full of guys who fought past their primes. What Foreman pulled off was something entirely different.

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Who was George Foreman? What to know about boxing legend, TV star and ordained minister

Foreman told USA TODAY in 2023 that his "life is so much more than boxing," saying that he has "been knocked out more outside the ring than in the ring."

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George Foreman and Colin Hart deaths signal end of an era for boxing as high-profile sport

How ironically sad that legendary boxer George Foreman and Colin Hart, who for 50 years or so had been the pre-eminent writer on the sport for The Sun, should have died within hours of each other.

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Mike Tyson, sports world mourns George Foreman: 'His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten'

Foreman's personality, as much as his toughness as a fighter, left an impact on the sports world.

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Legendary boxer George Foreman has died. He was 76

His family announced the news on his Instagram page on Friday night.

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Why George Foreman will be remembered as 'That Guy'

George Foreman was a champion, but for a lot of nonboxing fans, he will be remembered for so much more.

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Watch: 'It was like I was mugged' - Foreman reflects on the Rumble in the Jungle

The heavyweight champion, who has died at the age of 76, says "he went with two titles belts and came home with none."

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What was 'Rumble in the Jungle'? Remembering epic George Foreman-Muhammad Ali fight

"The Rumble in the Jungle" pitted George Foreman against Muhammad Ali in Africa, and it was arguably the most notable fight of their lives.

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George Foreman’s life was extraordinary, and his transformation fit for a giant

It wasn’t the victories that ultimately came to define George Foreman’s life. It was the defeats and epiphanies and genuine convictions, the leaps of faith he took which came to define him. It was ...

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The Foreman-Ali Rumble That Changed Their Careers, and Congo

Half a century ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle” became not just a fight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali, but a cultural touchstone.

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How George Foreman transformed from the gruff, brooding bully of the 70s to a beloved hero and icon

Foreman's near-death experience in 1977 changed his life -- and millions more -- forever

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An ‘Aggressive’ Trip to Greenland, and the Pope’s First Appearance Since Falling Ill

Plus, how George Foreman transformed American kitchens.

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Woman drops lawsuit accusing boxing champion Mike Tyson of 1991 rape

A woman who accused Mike Tyson of raping her in a limousine in 1991 is dropping her lawsuit against the former heavyweight boxing champion

ABC News - Mar. 11

George Foreman showed every gesture is political – especially for Black athletes | Bryan Armen Graham

At the 1968 Olympics, Foreman’s flag-waving was seen as deference if not betrayal. But the reaction to it reveals the limited ways we allow Black athletes to express themselves. When a teenager ...

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Jon Jones signs with Dirty Boxing Championship as upstart promotion's co-owner

Jon Jones is now co-owner of Dirty Boxing Championship. The UFC heavyweight champion has signed a deal to co-own the striking fight promotion founded by BKFC star and former UFC fighter Mike Perry ...

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The Papers: 'Reeves wields axe on Civil Service' and 'boxing says bye George'

A mix of stories make up the front of the Sunday papers.

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Kambosos Jr. vs. Wyllie: How to watch the boxing match from the U.S.

George Kambosos Jr. faces Jake Wyllie tomorrow morning in his super lightweight debut.

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Former Longhorns great Kenneth Sims, No. 1 overall pick in 1982 for Patriots, dies at 65

Former Texas Longhorns Hall of Fame inductee Kenneth Sims, the No. 1 overall pick in 1982 by the Patriots, dead at 65.

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Bruno 'can't wait to get back to work' after illness

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Frank Bruno says he "can't wait to get back to work" after falling ill on a plane.

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Tyson Fury and Wayne Rooney to lead England squad at Soccer Aid 2025

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and ex-Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney will coach an England squad made up of athletes and celebrities for Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford

ABC News - Mar. 11

At Loewe, Serious Intrigue and Great Clothes

There was mystery. There was Jamie Dornan. And there were great clothes.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

'Boxing's not broken' - Hearn responds to White's new league

Eddie Hearn is unsure what Dana White and TKO's new boxing league will look like, but says "boxing is not broken".

BBC News - Mar. 11

Eddie Jordan, charismatic Formula One team owner who sold up and became a popular pundit

Eddie Jordan, who has died of cancer aged 76, was the charismatic Dublin-born founder and former owner of the Jordan Grand Prix team (JGP), and one of Formula One’s great characters – and talent ...

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Kent State defeats Eastern Michigan 76-70

Led by Jalen Sullinger's 18 points, the Kent State Golden Flashes defeated the Eastern Michigan Eagles 76-70

ABC News - Mar. 8

Wyatt Hendrickson upsets Gable Steveson for heavyweight title at NCAA wrestling finals

Oklahoma State wrestler Wyatt Hendrickson upset Olympic champion Gable Steveson of Minnesota for a 5-4 win in the NCAA heavyweight finals Saturday night at Wells Fargo Center.

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