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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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Trump on death of 'great fighter' George Foreman: 'He will be missed'

President Trump took to social media Saturday morning to offer his condolences to the family of former boxing champion George Foreman, who died Friday at the age of 76. "George Foreman is dead. ...

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George Foreman didn't just Rumble in the Jungle. He lived a remarkable life.

Heavyweight champion George Foreman has died at 76. He was part of one of the greatest sporting events of all time during a remarkable life.

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George Foreman remembered as a ‘great fighter’ by President Trump and a ‘knockout artist’ by Magic Johnson

Tributes poured in for George Foreman, who died Friday at the age of 76, that revealed the multifaceted legacy of the fearsome heavyweight champion.

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George Foreman dies at 76: A look at the legend's five most memorable fights, from Joe Frazier to Muhammad Ali

Foreman left an incredible legacy in the boxing ring that includes some of the most historic fights in history

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George Foreman, the glowering heavyweight who became a lovable champion, dies at 76

"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,” his family wrote.

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Mike Tyson leads tributes to George Foreman after heavyweight great’s death

The former world champion has died at the age of 76

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The George Foreman I knew was generous, kind and determined to set an example

The great heavyweight champion took his religion seriously and became lifelong friends with Muhammad Ali. George Foreman died on Friday at the much‑too‑young age of 76. His aura of strength was ...

The Guardian - 2d

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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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

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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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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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."

BBC News - 3d

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.

BBC News - 4d

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.

ESPN - 1d

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

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.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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.

The New York Times - 2d

'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

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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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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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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Boxing recommended to stay on Olympic program for LA 2028 by IOC Executive Board

Boxing is an IOC members vote away from staying on the Olympic program.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Magomed Ankalaev wins undisputed light heavyweight belt with unanimous decision over Alex Pereira

Magomed Ankalaev scored a stunning upset with a unanimous decision to take Alex Pereira’s undisputed light heavyweight belt at UFC313

ABC News - Mar. 9

Boxing news, rumors: Teofimo Lopez slaps Arnold Barboza Jr., Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney trade barbs

Boxing press conferences continue to produce intense confrontations

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Paul Craig returns to light heavyweight at UFC Fight Night event in May

Paul Craig is back to his original weight class. Craig (17-9-1 MMA, 9-9-1 UFC) meets Rodolfo Bellato(12-2-1 MMA, 1-0-1 UFC) in a light heavyweight bout at a UFC Fight Night event, which takes place ...

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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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Yoel Romero def. Ras Hylton at Dirty Boxing Championship: Best photos

Check out the best photos from Yoel Romero's third-round TKO win over Ras Hylton at Dirty Boxing Championship 1 in Miami (Photos by Dirty Boxing Championship)

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Andrei Arlovski def. Terrance Hodges at Dirty Boxing Championship: Best photos

Check out the best photos from former UFC champion Andrei Arlovski's third-round TKO win over Ras Hylton at Dirty Boxing Championship 1 in Miami (Photos by Dirty Boxing Championship)

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‘Boxing let me be angry’: Anna Whitwham

After her mum died, Anna Whitwham was drawn to martial arts, and found an outlet for her grief in the ring. I am standing in the middle of the boxing ring, a stage lit up like a theatre. I’ve hit ...

The Guardian - Mar. 16

IOC recommends boxing in L.A. 2028 Games

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Monday recommended the inclusion of boxing in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, ending a years-long saga regarding the sport's Olympic ...

ESPN - Mar. 17