Boxing legend George Foreman, two-time heavyweight champion and grill mogul, dies at 76. His legacy lives on in and out of the ring.
Boxing has lost a legend.
George Foreman, one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, one of the sports world’s most influential people, passed away on Friday, March 21. He was 76.
Foreman’s family made the unfortunate announcement on his Instagram account.
“Our hearts are broken,” the post states. “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 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 respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name — for his family. 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.”
As expected, the tributes came flooding in on social media after the news went public.
Foreman was a renaissance man. He went from being a troubled youth to an Olympic gold medalist in boxing in 1968 to becoming the WBC heavyweight champion in 1973 when he scored a historic KO win over Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica.
Foreman was among the most-feared punchers in the history of boxing. His size and power led to stunning KO wins with what appeared to be glancing blows.
