“George Foreman: The Surprising Legacy of the Boxing Icon Who Fought More Than Just in the Ring”
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The boxing world is reeling—one of its titans has fallen. George Foreman, the man who famously put the “punch” in “punching bag” and whose comeback story could make even Rocky Balboa shed a tear, has passed away at the age of 76, quietly at home surrounded by loved ones. With an announcement that echoed through the hearts of fans everywhere, his family shared their loss, reminding us all that beyond the gloves and glory, George was a devoted father, loving husband, and preacher—a man whose life was rich with faith and purpose.
I mean, come on, where else do you find a heavyweight champ who not only knocked out opponents in the ring but also sliced through grease with his legendary George Foreman Grill? He taught us that it’s never too late for a comeback—especially when that comeback lasts 22 years, making the “age ain’t nothing but a number” mantra look easy.
From iconic bouts with legends like Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali to an unexpected resurgence that inspired the script for Rocky Balboa, Foreman’s story is one for the ages. So, as we take a moment to reflect on the giant—both in stature and impact—let’s remember him not just as a champion in the ring, but also as a man who used his fame to uplift others. Rest in peace, Big George—you’ll always be a heavyweight in our hearts. LEARN MORE.
George Foreman, one of the all-time boxing legends, has died at 76 years old, having passed peacefully at his home.
George Foreman, one of the most famous and beloved boxers of all time, had passed away. The legend’s family made the announcement via his official Instagram handle, writing, “Our hearts are broken. 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.”
Foreman, of course, was known for being a two-time, world heavyweight champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, and entrepreneur (I use my George Foreman Grill constantly). What’s unique about his career, and nearly unmatched, is the fact that a whopping twenty-two years had passed between the two times he won the title, having famously launched one of the greatest comebacks in sports history at forty-five years old, which, back then, was considered impossibly old for a boxer. In fact, Foreman’s return to the ring helped inspire Sylvester Stallone to write, direct and star in Rocky Balboa.
In his youth, Foreman fought a series of legendary bouts, with him having taken the title off Joe Frazier in 1973 before losing it to Muhammad Ali during the iconic Rumble in the Jungle, which was immortalized in Leon Gast’s documentary When We Were Kings, and the Michael Mann flick, Ali. Foreman’s return to the ring was also the basis for a faith-based biopic, Big George Foreman. Ironically, he earned more money from lending his name to the iconic fat-reducing “George Foreman Grill,” with him reportedly having earned over $200 million from the use of his name alone. Notably, he was a pastor, having become a born-again Christian following his first retirement, with him having re-emerged party as a way to raise money for a youth center he was involved with as a pastor.
Truly, among the heavyweights in the boxing world, George Foreman was second to none. Rest in peace Big George.
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