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Two-time heavyweight George Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, the second time at age 45, died Friday in his hometown Houston, his family said. He was 76.

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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 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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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 death: Heavyweight boxing legend and grill namesake dies aged 76

He leaves behind a towering legacy in sport, business, and popular culture – a true heavyweight in every sense

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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’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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Emotional Teddy Atlas recalls the terror of cornering against George Foreman in historic Michael Moorer fight

"It was like seeing Freddy Krueger on Halloween," Atlas said of the departed icon, who knocked out Moorer in 1994 to become boxing's oldest heavyweight titleholder ever at the age of 45.

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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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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 ...

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George Foreman, legendary heavyweight champion and rival of Muhammad Ali, dies at 76

Foreman's family announced his death through his Instagram.

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Two-time heavyweight champ Foreman dies at 76

George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, Olympic gold medalist and Hall of Fame boxer, died Friday at age 76.

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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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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 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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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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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 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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Loved Severance? Try Triangle, the underrated puzzle box thriller that might break your brain

This scrappy genre-busting film starring Melissa George and Liam Hemsworth is a thrilling watch because it is unclassifiable: small-scale and epic, brainy and silly. Get our weekend culture and ...

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'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 George agrees to become Bowling Green's next head coach

George led Tennessee State to the FCS playoffs in 2024.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9

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

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

Sources: Bowling Green to hire George as coach

Eddie George has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next head coach at Bowling Green, sourced told ESPN.

ESPN - Mar. 9

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