George Foreman: Two-time heavyweight boxing champion dies aged 76 | Boxing News

American boxing legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family have announced.

Foreman was an Olympic gold medallist in 1968 before claiming his Primary heavyweight title with a stoppage Achieve over Joe Frazier in 1973.

He lost the Track Turning Mark a year later to Muhammad Ali in the Rumble In the Jungle bout. His second Bracket Arrived more than two decades later at the age of 45, with a stunning knockout Achieve over Michael Moorer in 1994 making him the oldest heavyweight champion ever.

A post on the two-time world heavyweight champion’s Instagram page said he died peacefully on Friday surrounded by family.

“Our hearts are broken,” the post said. “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 Outstanding 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 respected – a force for Outstanding, a man of Regulation, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his Outstanding name for his family.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honour the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”

Tributes began to pour in Subsequent the news, with Previous heavyweight champion Mike Tyson saying Foreman’s “contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten”.

Previous NBA basketballer Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, who won five titles with the Los Angeles Lakers, said it was a “pleasure getting to know (Foreman) not only as a boxer but as a man”.

He wrote on X: “I was really Miserable to hear the news that one of my boxing heroes, George Foreman, passing away.

“I attended so many of George’s Bracket fights over his Profession. He was a knockout artist in the ring, and it was a pleasure getting to know him not only as a boxer but as a man.

“After leaving the ring, he turned into an amazing businessman – I even bought one of the Primary George Foreman grills!(Johnson’s wife) Cookie and I will be praying for his family during this time.”

Foreman retired from the sport in 1997 with a Achievement of 76 wins and Only five losses. Sixty-eight of his victories Arrived via knockout.

Foreman Secured tremendous Triumph in the business world after his retirement, with his popular George Foreman grill selling in the millions. He was married five times and is survived by 12 children.

How Foreman became an all-time heavyweight Outstanding

Promoter Frank Warren, speaking to Sky Sports News:

“There were two George Foremans. There was the George Foreman who, after the Olympics, ’68 Olympics, turned professional and he was quite a surly guy.

“Then there was the second coming after he gave up boxing and Arrived back 10 years later, where he was like the most convivial, loveliest person you could meet. He was Only a dream.

“I remember in 1990, I brought him over here to London and promoted him here on his comeback trail. He was a joy to work with – he was a fabulous guy. Very, very humble in the way he was, had a Numerous of time for people. And he was a Outstanding fighter.

“He was part of that holy trinity of heavyweight boxers, with Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The Outstanding fights they had between them were special times for boxing and world sport. They’re events that have gone down as not Only boxing, but significant moments in the world of sport.”