Posted on 03/21/2025 7:25:46 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
George Foreman, heavyweight boxing icon and business entrepreneur, has died.
He was 76 years old.
His family announced the news on his Instagram page on Friday night.
“Our hearts are broken,” the caption read on the post. “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.”
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RIP, Amen.
RIP
Oh no! He was one of my favorites. Sorry, RIP.
Was waiting for someone to post it. A consulate gentleman and Christian, who is now rejoicing before the LORD.
RIP Legend...
I’ll never forget Jim Lampley saying the myth of George Foreman’s power has been exposed tonight about 5 seconds before he knocked Moorer out. Classic!
May he Rest in Peace.
Great fighter and had an engaging personality.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZEIMQ42-oU
He came across as a very likeable fellow.
He had his ups and downs and then his back ups.
Hard to find a more likable guy. Thanks George.
All 5 of his sons were given the same name ‘George’.
I think they settled on nicknames.
I guess Mrs. Foreman had no say in it.
George was a traditional man of the house.
Last time I watched George in a program was the two season series "Better Late Than Never," featuring George, William Shatner, Henry Winkler, and Terry Bradshaw. Comedian Jeff Dye was their sidekick. The first season the guys went to Japan. The second season they went to Europe. George Foreman was a big fan of the singing group ABBA. When they were in Sweden, they met and performed with Björn Ulvaeus, founding member of the group.
George Foreman Has ‘Mamma Mia!’ ABBA Moment on ‘Better Late Than Never’
Lamply is a dofus
Oh man, RIP George…you were a stalwart, a huge figure and an amazing man. This is sad, so sorry to lose him on this side. He will be with our Lord on the other side now.
It has been estimated by boxing experts that he was one of the hardest punchers in boxing history.
He only lost 5 fights out of his 81 professional fights, with 76 wins and 68 knockouts. His only loss by knockout was against Muhammad Ali ( who did his now well-known rope-a-dope on George ) in the rumble-in-the-jungle. The rest, he lost by close decisions. He also made boxing history by becoming the oldest heavyweight champion by defeating Michael Moorer ( George was 45 ).
I never expected him to be rich and successful after his boxing career was over, but he surprised me.
Fun fact: Foreman has a total of 12 children—five sons and seven daughters. Interestingly, all of his sons share the same name: George.
To avoid confusion, each son has a unique nickname, such as George Jr., George III (”Monk”), George IV (”Big Wheel”), George V (”Red”), and George VI (”Little Joey”).
RIP. You had a wonderful life.
RIP.
Correct. Never could stand him and Dirt Merchant.
That’s a sad one.
RIP to a great boxer and a decent chap.
Such a shame. Great man.
RIP
RIP.
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