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George Foreman, Championship Boxer and Grill Pitchman, Dead at 76
The two-time world heavyweight champion's career included his historic fight — the Rumble in the Jungle — with Muhammad Ali:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(772x264:774x266):format(webp)/George-Forman-dead-022324-tout-65357792758e4bd38b785599500adcca.jpg "George Forman attends the world premiere of Affirm Films' Big George Foreman at Regal LA Live in Downtown Los Angeles, California on April 26, 2023.")
Foreman was a two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist. Nicknamed Big George, in later years he became the spokesperson for the George Foreman Grill, which sold millions of units.
The news was shared by his family on his official Instagram account on Friday, March 21.
"Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. 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," the statement read.
I loved old George Foreman! He was a great dude. He had one hell of a punch too. I still can't believe Ali beat him....that's just a testament to how good Ali really was.
