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Foreman won the heavyweight title at the age of 24 and then again at the age of 45, becoming the oldest title holder in history. But, he says, it was a near-death incident in between those two titles that changed his life and prompted him to become a pastor. That life-altering event occurred in 1977. He had already lost his first title (against Muhammad Ali in 1974) and was attempting to reclaim his place in another heavyweight championship bout. “I was in the dressing room … walking back and forward and saying, ‘I don’t care about this boxing match I...

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...

Before releasing his biographical film “Big George Foreman,” heavyweight boxer-turned-pastor George Foreman spoke to the Christian Post and reflected on how his faith in God and help from God has affected him throughout his storied life and shared his faith-filled wisdom with the next generation of Christians. Speaking on that point and how he realized his calling was to preach God’s word, Foreman said, “You come to a point in your life and you realize the only important thing in your life is [to be] an evangelist.” Continuing, he spoke about evangelism and why it is important to him, saying,...

Former Olympic and professional boxing champion George Foreman used Independence Day to share his love for America to trump weeklong coverage of Gwen Berry, who qualified for the U.S. Olympic team but has bashed things like the national anthem. Foreman, who went from a gold medalist at the 1968 Mexico Summer Olympics to a professional heavyweight champion and eventual entrepreneur, tweeted Sunday that he loves America, and that's he's not ashamed of it. "For about 54 years, people have ask me not to keep saying "I love America" Well I do and I'm not ashamed. Don't leave it; Love it....

It was a short fight that lasted only 7 minutes, but it was a classic, because it shocked the world. Frazier was supposed to win. Instead the boxing World finally had to admit that Foreman's punches were devastating.George Foreman, and Joe Frazier are two world class boxers who's careers extended through the end of the golden age of boxing. They both gave credit to our Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation when they were at the height of their careers, and never wavered from their faith. So, it's only fitting I share this classic boxing match on my blog for...

The world's most famous grill maker just grilled two of today's most famous athletes. George Foreman took down Colin Kaepernick and Kevin Durant on a podcast Monday, saying neither the football nor basketball star is patriotic. Foreman, 68, spoke out on the "Offended America" podcast, offering that those who refuse to stand for the national anthem, like Kaepernick, are just looking for attention.

Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman sounded off on President Trump, saying he has to keep fighting in order to continue his "winning" streak. Foreman compared Trump's battles with the many opposition groups and leaders to the numerous boxing matches he participated in over the years. "When you're in something like this, you just have to fight," he said. {..snip..}

New York: Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, whose last bout was in 1997, is planning a comeback, at 55. Foreman said he had lost 11 kilograms since starting to train on his birthday, January 10, and wanted to shed another 24kg. He said the comeback would be for one bout and he wouldn't fight unless he reached his target of 102kg within nine months. "I want to prove there's no reason to be afraid of life at 55," he said from his home town of Houston. "I have no fear." Glove affair: George Foreman. Foreman was a boxing analyst with...

George Foreman is retired, again. On the eve of HBO's December 6 fight card, he abruptly hung up his headset after 12 years. Just a one-year sabbatical, he says, no relation to alleged talk of another boxing comeback at 54. Foreman claims he needs to spend quality time with his children: George, George, George, Georgetta, Freeda George, et al. He has missed PTA meetings, didn't see the kids play football all fall and, thus, didn't re-sign his contract, which expired in October. HBO Sports president Ross Greenburg lauds Foreman as "an icon who has his priorities straight" but acknowledges his...