Jon Jones was filled in in his tribute to colleague heavyweight champion George Foreman after his death during the weekend.
Foreman was 76 years old when he died on Friday, after he had forged an inheritance as not only an iconic heavyweight boxing champion, but also a reputable businessman and preacher. The will of Mike Tyson and Dana White quickly paid tribute to Foreman after his death.
There has been a general sense of mourning in the Vecht World and UFC title holder Jones joined the tribute on Sunday evening. He didn't have much to say in terms of a tribute, but shared an emotional video of the boxing icon with fans on social media.
Jon Jones shares emotional George Foreman -Video after the death of legend
Apart from his legendary collisions with Muhammad Ali or his status as the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history, Foreman is known for his work in the community as a preacher. Jon Jones is also deeply religious and chose to share that part of Foreman's life as a tribute on Instagram.
He posted an interview with Foreman without a few words in which he resumed his decision to become a preacher after his first boxing run. “I realized that I would die,” says Foreman.
“I said,” Look, I am still George Foreman, I can still give money to a good cause and for cancer '. The voice answered me back' I do not want your money, I want you. ' I remember 'boom', the tears flowed, I was not afraid.
“I don't care if this is death, I still believe that there is a God. When I said that a gigantic hand reached out and pulled me out of nothing. I remember that I said:” I die from everyone but everyone I die for God. “
“I was saved from the thing that I was the most afraid of, death, and I started screaming:” Jesus Chris came to life in me “. I jumped off the table, they tried to hold me and I said:” I have to tell the world, I have to clean myself. “
“I ran in the shower, I started screaming,” Halleluja I am clean, “I ran to the door and they stopped because I had no clothes. I had to tell the world, and I never stopped screaming to this day.”
The death of George Foreman at the age of 76 rocks the boxing world
The Family of Foreman shared the news this weekend that the box icon had died via social media. The news was shared worldwide and resulted in a tribute of all kinds of celebrities and sports stars to one of the greatest heavyweights in history.
“Our hearts are broken,” was the explanation. “With deep sorrow we announce the death of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who left peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
“A pious preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud great and great -grandfather, lived a life characterized by unwavering faith, humility and goal. A humanitarian, an Olympic and double heavyweight champion of the world,
“He was deeply respected – a force forever, a man of discipline, conviction and a protector of his estate, who fights tirelessly to keep his good name – for his family.
“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy while we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to name our own.”
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