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George Foreman, American boxing legend and entrepreneur, dead at 76
New York Post ^ | March 21, 2025 | Andrew Battifarano

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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I liked watching him do his later year fights, what a wallop he had.
1 posted on 03/21/2025 7:25:46 PM PDT by where's_the_Outrage?
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

RIP, Amen.


2 posted on 03/21/2025 7:27:36 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Bureaucratic District "Judges" are the greatest threat to America and Americans.)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

RIP


3 posted on 03/21/2025 7:27:43 PM PDT by Southside_Chicago_Republican (God save the United States!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Oh no! He was one of my favorites. Sorry, RIP.


4 posted on 03/21/2025 7:29:02 PM PDT by packagingguy
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Was waiting for someone to post it. A consulate gentleman and Christian, who is now rejoicing before the LORD.


5 posted on 03/21/2025 7:29:50 PM PDT by cowboyusa
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

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!


6 posted on 03/21/2025 7:30:06 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

May he Rest in Peace.

Great fighter and had an engaging personality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZEIMQ42-oU


7 posted on 03/21/2025 7:31:36 PM PDT by frank ballenger (There's a battle outside and it's raging. It'll soon shake your windows and rattle your walls. )
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

He came across as a very likeable fellow.

He had his ups and downs and then his back ups.


8 posted on 03/21/2025 7:31:41 PM PDT by Biblebelter
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Hard to find a more likable guy. Thanks George.


9 posted on 03/21/2025 7:31:46 PM PDT by Vision (“Our Democracy” means "Our Slush Fund." The Left is hate.)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

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.


10 posted on 03/21/2025 7:32:19 PM PDT by lee martell
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To: where's_the_Outrage?
RIP George!!

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’

11 posted on 03/21/2025 7:32:21 PM PDT by mass55th (“Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.” ― John Wayne)
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To: HYPOCRACY

Lamply is a dofus


12 posted on 03/21/2025 7:34:28 PM PDT by al baby (I know sarcasm )
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

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.


13 posted on 03/21/2025 7:34:38 PM PDT by Scott from the Left Coast
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

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.


14 posted on 03/21/2025 7:34:54 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

RIP.


15 posted on 03/21/2025 7:35:27 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: al baby

Correct. Never could stand him and Dirt Merchant.


16 posted on 03/21/2025 7:38:18 PM PDT by HYPOCRACY (Long live The Great MAGA Kangz!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

That’s a sad one.


17 posted on 03/21/2025 7:40:36 PM PDT by Williams (Thank God for the election of President Trump!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

RIP to a great boxer and a decent chap.


18 posted on 03/21/2025 7:42:48 PM PDT by Huskrrrr (Alinsky, you magnificent Bastard, I read your book!)
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

Such a shame. Great man.

RIP


19 posted on 03/21/2025 7:44:14 PM PDT by Fledermaus ("It turns out all we really needed was a new President!")
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To: where's_the_Outrage?

RIP.


20 posted on 03/21/2025 7:47:14 PM PDT by Mark17 (Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
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