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The cultural impact of champion George Foreman

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With the recent death of heavyweight champion George Foreman, his legacy was larger than life.

Foreman had a far-reaching, most valuable impact on not just the sport of boxing but on the world.

Foreman’s death was announced via social media:

“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. A humanitarian, an Olympian and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply respected. A force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name — for his family.