Boxing Champion And Businessman Passed Away At 76

George Foreman, the legendary two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, has passed away at age 76. He died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, according to a statement shared by his family on Instagram.

Foreman was celebrated not just for his boxing legacy but also for his faith, family values, and successful career outside the ring. Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, he grew up in Houston’s Fifth Ward and found his path through the Job Corps, where he discovered boxing.

His rise in boxing was meteoric. Foreman won a gold medal at the 1968 Olympics and captured the heavyweight title in 1973 after defeating Joe Frazier. Known for his fierce power and dominating style, he became one of the sport’s most feared competitors.

In 1974, he famously lost to Muhammad Ali in the “Rumble in the Jungle,” a legendary match in boxing history. After retiring in 1977, he experienced a spiritual awakening, becoming a born-again Christian and later an ordained minister.

Defying expectations, Foreman returned to the ring at age 38 and, in 1994, made history by regaining the heavyweight title at 45, becoming the oldest champion ever in the division.

Outside of boxing, he became the face of the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units. His charisma and life story turned him into a household name and successful entrepreneur.

A devoted father of ten, Foreman spent his later years focused on ministry, business, and giving back. His remarkable journey remains an enduring tale of resilience and reinvention.