George Foreman dies at 76, leaving behind an unforgettable legacy in boxing and beyond. His family announced his passing on Friday through social media.
Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist, became one of boxing’s most iconic figures. His legendary career included the famous 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” bout against Muhammad Ali, where he suffered a shocking eighth-round knockout. That fight remains one of the most famous in boxing history and inspired the Oscar-winning documentary When We Were Kings.
Despite losing to Ali at 25, Foreman continued to make history. After briefly retiring at 28 to become a minister, he stunned the sports world with a comeback at age 38. Many doubted him at first, but he proved them wrong in 1991 by going the distance against Evander Holyfield in a heavyweight title fight.
Then, in 1994, Foreman shocked the world again. Trailing on the scorecards, he delivered a devastating knockout against Michael Moorer to reclaim the heavyweight title at age 45. He became the oldest heavyweight champion in history, a record that stood for 20 years.
His success extended beyond boxing. That same year, he launched the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units worldwide. In 1999, he sold the commercial rights for $138 million.
Foreman’s final fight came in 1997, a close loss to Shannon Briggs. He later worked as an HBO boxing analyst for 12 years. The Ring named him one of the greatest punchers ever, while Top Rank called him “one of the sport’s biggest personalities.”
With George Foreman dies at 76, boxing has lost a legend, but his impact will never fade.
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