‘Big’ George Foreman, one of boxing’s most influential and beloved heavyweights died on Friday. He was 76.
“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,” Foreman’s family announced on Instagram. “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.”
Capturing an Olympic gold medal in 1968, Foreman went on to become a two-time heavyweight boxing champion.