Iconic Boxer George Foreman Dies at 76
Two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist passes away, leaving a lasting legacy in the realm of sports and beyond.
George Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion and a legendary figure in boxing history, has died at the age of 76. Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, Foreman kicked off his professional boxing career in 1969 and achieved an impressive record of 76 wins out of 81 bouts, with 68 of those wins coming by knockout.
He captured his first world heavyweight title in 1973 and became the oldest heavyweight champion ever when he reclaimed the title at 45. Foreman's most famous match was against Muhammad Ali in 1974, famously dubbed 'The Rumble in the Jungle,' held in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Even though Ali emerged victorious, the fight solidified Foreman's legacy as a boxing icon.
Beyond his boxing accolades, Foreman also achieved success as an entrepreneur and minister. He introduced the 'George Foreman Grill' in 1994, which has sold over 100 million units internationally, and was ordained as a minister in 1980. A biographical film titled 'Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World' was released in 2023. Foreman is survived by his wife, Mary Martelly, as well as 12 children and several grandchildren.
His family described him as 'a force for good' and a man of 'great character and principles.'
He captured his first world heavyweight title in 1973 and became the oldest heavyweight champion ever when he reclaimed the title at 45. Foreman's most famous match was against Muhammad Ali in 1974, famously dubbed 'The Rumble in the Jungle,' held in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).
Even though Ali emerged victorious, the fight solidified Foreman's legacy as a boxing icon.
Beyond his boxing accolades, Foreman also achieved success as an entrepreneur and minister. He introduced the 'George Foreman Grill' in 1994, which has sold over 100 million units internationally, and was ordained as a minister in 1980. A biographical film titled 'Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World' was released in 2023. Foreman is survived by his wife, Mary Martelly, as well as 12 children and several grandchildren.
His family described him as 'a force for good' and a man of 'great character and principles.'
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