Boxing World Mourns the Death of Legend George Foreman at 76
The boxing community is in mourning following the death of iconic heavyweight champion, George Foreman, who has died at the age of 76. Foreman’s family released a statement on social media expressing their sorrow: “Our hearts are broken. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. He passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family.”
The statement continued, highlighting Foreman’s multifaceted life: “A dedicated minister, devoted husband, loving father, and proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he lived a life defined by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose. A humanitarian, Olympian, and two-time world heavyweight champion, he garnered profound respect as a force for positive change, a man of discipline and principle, and a guardian of his esteemed reputation, tirelessly working to uphold his good name for his family.”
“We appreciate the outpouring of affection and prayers, and respectfully request privacy as we celebrate the remarkable life of a man we were privileged to call our own.”
Early Career and Olympic Triumph
Foreman’s celebrated career commenced with a gold medal victory in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He transitioned to professional boxing the subsequent year, embarking on a trajectory that would solidify his place in sporting history.
Ascension to Heavyweight Champion
In 1973, Foreman achieved heavyweight supremacy by defeating the previously undefeated Joe Frazier. The bout concluded with a decisive second-round knockout, crowning Foreman as the new heavyweight titleholder.
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The ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
As the reigning champion, Foreman successfully defended his title twice before encountering his first professional defeat against Muhammad Ali in the famed “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974. Widely regarded as one of boxing’s most significant contests, the match witnessed two legendary figures clash in a dramatic encounter that culminated in Ali’s eighth-round knockout victory.
Remarkable Comeback and Historic Title Win
After a period without a world title opportunity and a loss to Jimmy Young in 1977, Foreman retired from boxing. However, he staged an astonishing comeback a decade later. At the age of 45, Foreman achieved an unprecedented feat, defeating Michael Moorer, who was 19 years his junior. This victory secured him the unified WBA, IBF, and lineal heavyweight championship titles, defying age and convention.
Foreman later relinquished the WBA belt due to refusing a mandatory defense. Following a successful IBF title defense against Alex Schulz, he also gave up that belt. At 46 years and 169 days old, George Foreman etched his name in the record books as the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.
Legacy and Retirement
George Foreman remains the oldest boxer to win a world heavyweight title and the second-oldest across all weight classes, surpassed only by Bernard Hopkins in the light heavyweight division. At the age of 48, with a record of 76 wins, including 68 knockouts, and five losses, Foreman concluded his distinguished boxing career in 1997.
Beyond the Ring: Entrepreneurial Success
Beyond his boxing achievements, Foreman demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen with the launch of the George Foreman Grill. Since its introduction in 1994, this product has achieved remarkable commercial success, with over 100 million units sold globally, further cementing Foreman’s enduring legacy.