George Foreman died, confirmed his family. He was 76 years old.
The family of the heavyweight boxing champion confirmed the death of the foreman through a Instagram post Shared on Friday March 21.
“Our hearts are broken. With a deep sadness, we announce the death of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who left peacefully on March 21, 2025 surrounded by loved ones,” said the post. “A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by an unshakable faith, a humility and a goal.”
The post continued: “A humanitarian champion, Olympian and twice the heavyweights of the world, he was deeply respected – a force for good, a man of discipline, a conviction and a protector of his inheritance, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good reputation – for his family.
Foreman’s family thanked fans and subscribers for their support during difficult time.
“We are grateful to the outpouring of love and prayers, and like to ask for an intimacy when we honor the extraordinary life of a man that we had the chance to call ours.
Foreman, who was a heavyweight boxer from 1969 to 1997, had 12 children: five sons and seven daughters, two of whom have adopted in recent years. All his sons are called George “so they would always have something in common”, as he said once. His daughter Freeda Foreman Died in 2019 at the age of 42.
The Olympic gold medalist had an illustrious sports career and won the world heavyweight title in 1973 after winning his rival Joe Frazierwho was undefeated at the time.
He faced Muhammad Ali In the famous “Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974 and underwent its first professional defeat.
After his sports career, Foreman became an entrepreneur, winning millions of his George Foreman Grill.
The tributes have already started to flood for the boxing champion after the news of his death.
Boxing star Mike Tyson Written via X: “Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.”
“Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your inheritance lives, champion. 🕊️ »NBA Star Scottie Pippen Written via X.
President of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Sulaiman, Also shared his sadness on the death of Foreman via the social media platform.
“Receiving sad news is a moment that remains in your memory for life that George’s great foreman has died the legendary boxing champion, the life change preacher, the husband, the father, the grand-grandfather and the best friend you can have.
