George Foreman, boxing legend George Foreman, passed away on Friday Age of 76, according to his family.
“Our hearts are broken. In deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., on March 21, 2025, surrounded by our loved ones.”
Foreman's family said in An Instagram post. “A venerable preacher, devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather, he lived a life characterized by unwavering faith, humility and purpose.”
“Humanitarian, Olympian and two-time heavyweight champion in the world; He was deeply respected – The power, discipline, belief, and protector of his legacy, are fighting tirelessly to maintain his good name for his family,” they added.
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Foreman's family also thanked everyone for the “pouring of love and prayer” and sought privacy at this point as they “respect the extraordinary lives of those who are blessed to call ourselves.”
Celebrities and boxing fans took part in social media and posted their tributes honoring Foreman.
“It means dol to George Foreman's family. I'll forget“Fellow boxing legend Mike Tyson I wrote it.
Meaning of the sadness of George Foreman's family. His contributions to boxing and other things will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/xs5qjmukqr
– Mike Tyson (@miketyson) March 22, 2025
“Please rest in peace with the legendary George Foreman, who died at 76. More than just the boxing world Heavyweight championOlympic gold medalist and George Foreman grill maker. He was a man of God, a preacher, and an embodiment of power. Prayer to Big George and his family, “Robert Lee Griffin III, former NFL player for the Washington Redskins; I said.
Rest in peace with the legendary George Foreman who died at 76. He is more than a gold-grade player in the world of boxing, an Olympic gold medalist, and more than a George Foreman grill maker. He was a man of God, a preacher, and an embodiment of power. Prayer for Big George and his family pic.twitter.com/ygvh1ulhfm
– Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 22, 2025
Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, also paid tribute to Foreman.
“Receive sad news is the great George Foreman, the legendary boxing champion, life-changing preacher, father, Magnificent and wonderful My grandfather and my best friend you can have. His memory is now eternalMay Big George rests in peace,” Slyman I wrote it x.
Getting sad news is a moment when you stick to your memory for life
The great George Forman has passed away
The legendary boxing champion, life-changing preacher, husband, father, grandfather, and best friend you can have.
His memory is now eternal and may be huge…– Mauricio Slaiman (@wbcmoro) March 22, 2025
Foreman was born on January 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, and grew up in Houston.Yahoo New Reports.
“I've entered boxing Age of To lose 17 weight and become a great street fighter,” he said. Ringside Report 2000. “The next thing I know, I was fighting as a Golden Grover. fundamentally Everything happened as an accident. ”
Foreman, also known as “Big George,” began his boxing career in the 1960s. And I won His first heavyweight titles in 1973 and 1994, Yahoo News Report. He won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. Foreman retired from boxing in 1999 with 76 wins, five losses and 68 knockouts.
Boxing aside, Foreman launched the George Foreman grill in 1994, with over 100 million grills in its possession It's for sale. Foreman is also a reborn Christian, looking to Christ in 1977. It will be considered To become a “deeply religious experience” following his defeat to boxer Jimmy Young.
He later became the appointed pastor The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, OnnessEPenteCostal He began his multi-campus church and in 1980 he began his sermon.
In 2023 he served as executive producer of a biopic based on his faith Big George Foreman.
“Supported by a poor childhood, George Foreman led his anger to become an Olympic gold medalist and world heavyweight champion, followed by a near-death experience of taking him from the boxing ring to the pulpit.”
Foreman married five times in his life And he He was survived by his last wife, Mary Joan Martery, who married in 1985, and 11 children.
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It was originally published on March 24, 2025.
