American boxer George Foreman died on Friday (March 21) at the age of 76. Foreman won a gold medal at the Mexico Olympics in 1968. Foreman also competed with Muhammad Ali in ‘Rumble in the Jungle’. George Foreman won heavyweight gold medal at the age of 19.
George Foreman’s family confirmed his death through his social media account. After becoming a professional boxer, Foreman won 37 consecutive matches in Kingston, Jamaica before facing Fragier. He defeated Frasier by technical knockout after two rounds. Foreman is known for the 1974 famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’, where he lost his first title to the great Muhammad Ali.
Foreman’s family expressed their condolences on Instagram.
Foreman successfully defended his title twice before facing Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire (now Congo Democratic Republic), which became one of the most reputed matches in the history of boxing. After his death, his family paid tribute to him on Instagram, and praised his performance in the world of dedication and boxing to the family.
He remained active even after retiring in the 1990s.
Foreman’s family wrote on Instagram – This is a great shock and irreparable loss for us, we inform you about the sad news of our beloved George Edward Foreman Senior’s death, who left this world peacefully among loved ones on 21 March, 2025. A dedicated preacher, a dedicated husband, a beloved father, and a proud grandfather and great -grandfather… he lived a life full of unwavering faith, humility and purpose.
After retiring in the 1990s, foremans became an emotional spokesperson for various products. His most spectacular advertisement was the electric grill of the home appliance Brand Salon Ink. Foreman played his final match in 1997, ending his professional career 76 wins and five defeats.
