George Foreman
Useless At 76
Revealed
Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years outdated, his household introduced Friday.
“Big George” — a two-time heavyweight champion — participated in among the most vital boxing occasions of all time.
Foreman burst onto the scene in 1968 on the Summer season Olympics in Mexico Metropolis … the place he received a gold medal.
Shortly after the Video games, George turned professional. In 1973, Foreman defeated then undefeated heavyweight champ, Joe Frazier, securing his first title simply years into his skilled profession.
After defending the belt twice, George, 25 years outdated and unbeaten, confronted Muhammad Ali in 1974 in one of the crucial memorable boxing matches ever, coined “The Rumble In The Jungle,” in Zaire.
Ali shocked Foreman, profitable by eighth spherical TKO.
As nice of a fighter as he was, his household additionally highlighted his private accomplishments outdoors of the ring — “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.”
“A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply revered — a power for good, a person of self-discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, combating tirelessly to protect his good identify — for his household.
On high of being one of the crucial standard pugilists on the earth, he was additionally the face of the long-lasting George Foreman Lean Imply Fats-Lowering Grilling Machine.
His household continued … “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”
