Posted on 03/21/2025 11:35:29 PM PDT by Morgana
Legendary boxer George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family announced on Friday night.
Their statement, posted on Foreman's Instagram account, read: 'Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announced the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman St. 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.
'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 was a two-time world heavyweight champion and won Olympic gold in Mexico City in 1968. He is one of the great second acts in sports after reclaiming the heavyweight crown after coming out of retirement.
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Wow, great guy lost. RIP.
The biopic of his life is worth the watch.
Loved him
RIP George
Rest In Peace, George Foreman.
George Foreman - a great example of using all the talents God gave him, living quite a life in doing so, and a good guy.
Much respect, George!
Rest In Peace, and prayers for your family and friends.
He will be cremated on a George Foreman grill...
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RIP, George.
An amazing life!
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I met him at Fort Hood before my unit left for Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He was sleeping in the terminal for 3 days on base because there were flights leaving every couple of hours and he didn’t want to miss a flight. When he walked into the waiting room, it sounded like thunder for the cheers. He talked to us and encouraged us for awhile. When it was time to board the plane, he stood at the door to shake everyone’s hand and was telling each and every one to “Come home safe”. BTW his hands were twice as big as mine, it was like shaking my Dad’s hand when I was a little kid. RIP Patriot.
Sad day,lost a great American. RIP George
You will live on in heaven.
Do we know cause of death yet?
I’m digging out my George Foremen grille to do up a pound of bacon in his honor. RIP.
Amazing, he regained heavy weight championship at age 45.
I swear I thought I heard him commenting during a boxing event about a month ago. RIP sir.
One of the greats, in sports and life...RIP
getty images, banned on FR
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