Boxing Legend George Foreman Passes Away at 76, Leaving the Sports World in Mourning

Mar 22, 2025 Komal Das

Boxing legend George Foreman passed away on March 21, 2025, at 76, his family announced in an emotional post

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George Foreman, born on January 10, 1949, in Texas, overcame a tough upbringing and a troubled youth to become a legendary heavyweight champion

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At 13, George Foreman was a dominant figure. He took up boxing at 16 to prove his bravery and won Olympic gold a year later

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George Foreman won Olympic gold at 19 in 1968 and became heavyweight champion in 1973 after defeating Joe Frazier

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In 1974, he faced Muhammad Ali in the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle,” losing via an eighth-round knockout

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George Foreman retired in 1977 after a spiritual awakening, becoming a minister and community worker

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In 1994, at 45, he made history by defeating Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion

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George Foreman retired in 1997 with 76 wins and became a global icon, selling over 100 million George Foreman Grills

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He left a lasting legacy as a champion, entrepreneur, and devoted family man

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