Boxing icon George Foreman has died at 76, abandoning an unmatched legacy within the sport.
Referred to as Large George, he gained Olympic gold in 1968 and have become a two-time heavyweight champion, securing his second title at 45, making him the oldest heavyweight champion in historical past.
He amassed 76 wins, together with 68 knockouts, however is greatest remembered for his 1974 Rumble in the Jungle loss to Muhammad Ali.
After retiring in 1997, Foreman discovered success outdoors the ring with the George Foreman Grill, a enterprise enterprise that reportedly earned him greater than boxing ever did.
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His household confirmed his passing, calling him “a person of religion, humility, and function.” Tributes have poured in, with Mike Tyson hailing his impression as “unforgettable.”
Born in Texas in 1949, Foreman overcame a troubled youth to turn out to be a champion. After shedding to Ali, he retired in 1977 and have become a preacher, later saying his defeat was “the perfect factor that ever occurred to me.”
A decade later, he made a stunning comeback, ultimately reclaiming the heavyweight title in 1994 at 45 years outdated. His post-boxing profession noticed him construct a billion-dollar model with the Foreman Grill, recognized for his “Lean, Imply, Grilling Machine” slogan.
Foreman was married five times and had 12 children, including five sons—all named George. From the ring to enterprise and ministry, his legacy stays bigger than life.
