Boxing Champion And Businessman Passed Away At 76
Boxing legend George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, has died at 76. His family announced his peaceful passing on March 21, 2025, remembering him as a devoted family man, minister, and inspirational figure.
Foreman rose from Houston’s Fifth Ward to Olympic glory, winning gold at the 1968 Mexico City Games. His 1973 knockout of Joe Frazier made him world champion, establishing his reputation as one of boxing’s most fearsome punchers.
The 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” against Muhammad Ali became his most famous bout, though it cost him his title. After retiring in 1977, Foreman found religion, becoming an ordained minister and dedicating himself to youth outreach.
In an unprecedented comeback, Foreman returned to boxing at 38 and reclaimed the heavyweight title in 1994 at age 45—still the oldest champion in history. His second act defied expectations and cemented his legacy as boxing’s ultimate phoenix.
Beyond sports, Foreman became a business icon through the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units. His charisma turned the product into a cultural phenomenon, making him a household name worldwide.
A father of ten—including five sons named George—Foreman balanced family, faith, and enterprise in his later years. His journey from troubled youth to multifaceted success story inspired millions.
Foreman’s life embodied resilience, from Olympic glory to spiritual rebirth, from historic comebacks to entrepreneurial triumph. His legacy endures as one of sports’ most remarkable transformations.
