George Foreman’s boxing legend, heavy weight champion twice and iconic spokesman, dies at the age of 76

The ex-heavy weight champion twice and the Golden Olympic medalist George Foreman (76-5, 68 kos) died today at the age of 76. He was informed at the Site of Foreman’s family and confirmed WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman.

First years and Olympic gold

The 1968 Olympic Olympic medalist captured the world titles in 1973 and 1994. A rich man was retired from sport, thanks to the spokesman of George Foreman Grill. He made a grid fortune, which is still today.

“Big George” had an interesting career in two parts. In the first, it was this muscular and slender fighter known for his knockouts by Joe Frazier and Ken Norton. Many fans who were around the youngest days of Foreman remember him for his victory Joe Frazier In 1973.

Howard Cossell He worked the struggle as a station and laid again after Foreman first fell to Frazier, saying: “Down goes to Frazier. Bass goes to Frazier.” It was expected to defeat the 24 -year -old head, but it was a mismatch.

Was stopped by Muhammad Ali In 1974 he retired after a annoying loss of decision unanimously to Jimmy Young on March 17, 1977 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Foreman remained retired for ten years before launching a comeback in 1987 at the age of 39.

It is no longer Slim, a coarse -wide chair still had its power, but it was slower than it had been on younger days. He pointed out the tastes of Gerry Cooney, Dwight Muhammad and Bert Cooper before becoming a heavyweight champion twice when he stopped the IBF champion and WBA champion Michael Moorer, at the tenth round of November 5, 1994. Foreman was 45 years old at that time.

Controversy and farewell

Three years later, Foreman retired after losing a controversial decision from most of the most 12 rounds to Shannon Briggs on November 22, 1997. Many boxing fans who saw the struggle felt that Foreman was stolen and heard that it was a political thing.

Foreman worked in HBO for 12 years before withdrawing in 2004. He made the broadcasts interesting to listen to him, he and Larry Merchant.

Receiving sad news is a time that sticks to your life memory
George’s Great Hood has died
Legendary boxing champion, preacher of life, husband, father, great -grandfather and the best friend you could have.
His memory is now eternal, he can be great …

– Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) March 22, 2025