Heavyweight Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies at 76

George Foreman, a two-time heavyweight champion, entrepreneur, author, and minister, passed away on Friday at the age of 76, as confirmed by his family and publicist. 

“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,” his family announced on Instagram. 

“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.”

Affectionately known as “Big George” by family, friends, and fans, he was best known as a championship boxer. Foreman won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics and captured his first heavyweight championship as a professional in 1973 by defeating Joe Frazier in Jamaica. This fight is famously remembered for Howard Cosell’s legendary call: “Down goes Frazier!”

In 1974, he faced Muhammad Ali in a match famously dubbed “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman suffered the first loss of his career as a heavy favorite in Zaire, where he lost the title to Ali via an eighth-round knockout. This fight was one of the most-watched televised events in history and helped establish Ali’s reputation as “The Greatest.”

May his soul rest in peace.