George Foreman, the boxing champ and George Foreman Grill mogul, has died. He was 76.
The 2x world heavyweight champion, who was generally known as Massive George Foreman, “peacefully” died on Friday “surrounded by family members,” his household introduced on Instagram.
“Our hearts are damaged. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by family members,” they introduced on his Instagram profile. “A religious preacher, a loyal husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and nice grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering religion, humility, and objective.
“A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply revered — a drive for good, a person of self-discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, combating tirelessly to protect his good identify— for his household.
“We’re grateful for the outpouring of affection and prayers, and kindly ask for privateness as we honor the extraordinary lifetime of a person we had been blessed to name our personal,” Foreman’s household added.
Born Jan. 10, 1949 in Marshall, Texas, taking on newbie boxing in 1967 earlier than successful an gold medal within the heavyweight division the next yr on the Summer time Olympics. After going skilled, he gained the world heavyweight title in 1973. Foreman misplaced the title to Muhammad Ali throughout their iconic Rumble within the Jungle match in 1974.
After retiring in 1977, Foreman returned to boxing in 1994 and have become the oldest world heavyweight champion in historical past at age 46. He retired from boxing for good in 1997, earlier than getting inducted into the World and Worldwide Boxing Halls of Fame and changing into a ringside analyst for HBO’s boxing protection.
Along with changing into an ordained Christian minister, Foreman’s life outdoors of the ring additionally included his profitable George Foreman Grill line, changing into the model’s beloved spokesperson and promoting greater than 100 million models worldwide.
Foreman is survived by spouse of 40 years, Mary Joan Martelly, in addition to 12 kids and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
