George Foreman, legendary heavyweight champion and rival of Muhammad Ali, dies at 76
Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman died Friday, his family announced through his Instagram account. He was 76 years old.
No cause of death was provided, but he was described as having peacefully departed surrounded by loved ones. The family's full statement:
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. 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.
A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — 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.
We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.
Foreman leaves behind a legacy more layered than even your average boxing Hall of Famer. He looked poised to take over the sport by defeating — no, mauling — Joe Frazier in 1973, then lost the heavyweight belt to Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the Jungle, one of the most famous fights in history and the upset that sealed Ali as a legend.
After failing to win his belt back, he retired, became an ordained minister, returned to boxing a decade later, won his belt back, then retired for the final time and became an HBO broadcaster and, as many non-sports fans know him, a grill magnate.
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