Former two-time heavyweight champions and Olympic gold medal George Foreman (-56-5, 685 KO) today died at the age of 7666. It was published on Foreman's Family Instagram site and WBC President Moricio Sulaiman confirmed.

The first year and the Olympic gold

Foreman, the Olympic Gold Medal of 6689, won the World title in 1971 and 9. He retired from a rich man from this sport to be a spokesperson for George Foreman Grill. He created a fate from the grill, which is still almost today.

'Big George' had an attractive carrier in two parts. In the first, he was known for this thin, muscular warrior Joe Frazier and Ken Norton's knockout. Many fan of the Foreman's short day recalled him for his victory Joe Frazier In 1973.

Howard Cospel Worked as a broadcaster, and Foreman went to the nut for the first time Frazier went down, saying, “Goes to Frazier. The down is Frazier.” He was expected to defeat the then 24 -year -old Foreman, but it was a difference.

Was stopped by him Muhammad Ali In 1974. He retired after a 12-round unanimous decision on Jimmy Young on March 17, 1977, in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Foreman retired for ten years before returning to the age of 39 in 1987.

And not slim, a fiery face Foreman still holds its strength but he was slower than he lived on the short days. Foreman was 45 years old when he stopped the IBF and WBA champions Michael Murar on November 7, 9, at the tenth round of the IBF and WBA champions Michael Murar.

Debate and departure

Three years later, Foreman retired after losing a controversial 12-round decision to Shannon Briggs on November 22, 1997. Many boxing fans who saw the fight felt that Foreman was snatched and felt that it was a political issue.

Foreman worked for HBO for 12 years before retiring in 2004. He made the broadcasts interesting to hear about him, him and Larry Merchant.

The sad news is a moment that the memory of your life is in the memory of your life
Great George Foreman died
The legendary boxing champion, life -changing preacher, husband, father, grand and great grandfather and best friend to you.
His memories can be eternal, bigger now …

– Mauricio Sulaiman (@wbcmoro) March 22, 2025