George Foreman
Dead At 76
Published
Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old, his family announced Friday.
“Big George” — a two-time heavyweight champion — participated in some of the most important boxing events of all time.
Foreman burst onto the scene in 1968 at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City … where he won a gold medal.
As great of a fighter as he was, his family also highlighted his personal accomplishments outside of the ring — “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.
On top of being one of the most popular pugilists in the world, he was also the face of the iconic George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine.
His family continued … “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”
