LEGENDARY boxer George Foreman has died aged 76, his family have said.
The sporting icon, a two-time heavyweight world champion, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday.
Muhammad Ali and Foreman during the Rumble in the Jungle in 1974[/caption]
A statement from the family on his Instagram said: “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 is in the boxing Hall of Fame and one of the most dangerous punchers to ever walk on Earth.
Big George enjoyed a decorated career that saw him become heavyweight champion of the world twice in a career that spanned 30 years.
He also remains the oldest ever heavyweight champion of all time.
Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer in November to win the WBA and IBF belts aged 45 and 299 days.
It came came 20 years after he had last been heavyweight champ in 1974.
Foreman was one of the biggest punchers to ever lace up gloves and suffered just five losses in his 81-fight career.
One of those few defeats was to Muhammad Ali, considered by many the greatest of all time, at the Rumble in the Jungle.
His final fight came in November 1997 – aged 48 years and 316 days – against then rising star Shannon Briggs.
Foreman lost a controversial middle decision with many onlookers believing he had won the fight.
Foreman would retire soon after – and later become the face and name of the George Foreman Grill, which earned him hundreds of millions of dollars.
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