Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at 76. He died peacefully surrounded by family members on Friday in Texas, USA.
“Our hearts are broken,” the post said. “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,” his family announced on Instagram
“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 honour the extraordinary life of a man, we were blessed to call our own.”
Big George Foreman as he was fondly called became famous for his rivalry with late Mohammed Ali and their ultimate showdown in Kinshasa, Congo DR in a fight dubbed “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974.
Before joining the paid ranks Foreman had a distinguished amateur career winning gold in the 1968 Olympics. He beat Joe Frazier in 1973 to win his first heavyweight title when he turned professional. He lost the belt to Mohammed Ali in 1974 in a fight in which he was sensationally knocked out by the legendary Ali in the eighth round. Big George Foreman had a record of 40-0 before the fight with Ali. In 1993 at 45 years, he became the world oldest heavyweight boxing champion after he beat Michael Moorer to the WBA and IBF champion Michael Moorer.
Foreman retired from the sport in 1997 with a record of 76 wins and just five losses. Sixty-eight of his victories came via knockout.
Foreman found tremendous success in the business world after his retirement, with his popular George Foreman grill selling in the millions. He was married five times and is survived by 12 children.
