George Foreman unfortunately died at the age of 76, so that the combat sports community joins the loss of one of the largest to ever do it.
At the height of his powers, the American was a really frightening operator, with possibly the toughest hands that the world has ever seen.
In an amazing career, the Texaan destroyed Joe Frazier and beat Michael Moorer at the age of 45 to become the oldest heavyweight world champion in boxing history.
Even when Foreman lost to Muhammad Ali, he quickly bounced back with an amazing knockout. In the end 'Big George' has carved a legacy that will live forever.
Wow: George Foreman scored three knockdowns in one minute to fight with Muhammad Ali
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Mike Tyson and Dana White Post tribute to George Foreman
The death of George Foreman has turned the sport upside down, with colleague -for example heavyweight world champion, Mike Tyson, to Twitter to write a sincere message.
He said, “Condolences to the George Foreman family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.”
Dana White was also sad to hear the devastating news, whereby the UFC president placed a moving tribute to the Power Puncher on his Instagram.
The businessman wrote: “Rip Big George.”
The news of the death of the former champion, was announced on his Instagram, with the caption: “Our hearts are broken. With profound sadness we announce the death of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who was peaceful on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved one. A committed father, awarded preacher, awarded preacher, awarded preacher, awarded preacher, awarded preacher, awarded preacher, awarded father, awarded father, assigned father, awarded preacher, assigned father, a -dedacher, aed preacher. Loving father, a dedicated father, and one of the grandfather, he ran a life of life, one of the widespread coloring, one of the widespread coloring, one of the widespread coloring, one of the widespread coloring, one of the widespread, and the purpose of the goal, one of the widespread, and a goal of the goal, and the purpose of the goal, and the goal of the goal, and the purpose of the goal, and the goal of the goal, and the goal of the goal, and the purpose of the goal.
“A humanitarian, an Olympic and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply respected-a power for good, a man of discipline, conviction and a protector of his estate, tireless fighting 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.”
Boxing Hall of Famer fights back tears and recalls the iconic title -winning Ko by George Foreman about Michael Moorer
Foreman earned his place in the hearts of so many people, including commentator, Jim Lampley.
Analyzing the battles of the heavyweight in real time was always interesting, because the attacks of the warrior could end in every second.
And that is exactly what happened when the powerhouse challenged a different world title at the age of 45.
While Lampley started to catch up on that special Foreman moment, he struggled to ward off tears.
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