George Foreman, American boxing legend and entrepreneur, dead at 76
Heavyweight boxing icon and business entrepreneur George Foreman has passed away.
He was 76 years old.
His family released the news on his Instagram page Friday night.
George Foreman faced John Dino Dennis in a heavyweight battle at Sportstotrium in Hollywood, Florida on October 15, 1976. Getty ImagesFormer Boxing Great George Foreman (c) will be applauded at the 23rd World Boxing Hall of Fame, “Banquet of Champion,” to be held at the Crowne Plaza Commerce Casino Hotel in Commerce, California on October 19, 2002. AFP via Getty Images
“Our hearts are broken,” the caption read in the post. “In deep sadness, we announce the death of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., on March 21, 2025, surrounded by our loved ones.
Retired professional boxer George Foreman arrives for the world premiere of “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Tale of a Former Future Heavyweight Champion” at Legal La Live in Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2023. AFP via Getty ImagesJudge Joe Cortez (R) won the arm of George Foreman in the victory after Foreman knocked out Michael Mooler in the 10th round of the 12th round IBF/WBA heavyweight title fight in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 5, 1994. AFP via Getty Images
