George Foreman Remembered as ‘a Man of God’ Following Death at 76

George Foreman is being remembered by the sports activities world and past after the legendary skilled boxer and entrepreneur died on the age of 76 on Friday, March 21.

“Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten,” fellow champion boxer Mike Tyson wrote in a publish on X. 

Tyson’s publish included two photos of the athletes all through the years. 

The first was a more moderen picture of the pair in Las Vegas on the Encore Hotel on May 03, 2019. The two boxers held their fists up whereas attending the Hublot x WBC Night of Champions Gala to indicate off their matching luxurious timepieces. 

Another image posted within the tribute from Tyson, 58, confirmed the Hangover star jokingly giving Foreman an uppercut at an April 1990 press convention as they met to advertise a boxing double header extravaganza once more in Las Vegas, to be held at Caesars Palace.

They every gave a playful smile in each photographs. 

“Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your legacy lives on, champ,” Scottie Pippen captioned a social media publish, including a single white dove emoji. 

The former Chicago Bulls star, 59, posted a photograph of Foreman standing victorious in a pair of white boxing shorts and purple gloves as an individual standing behind him helped him with a purple gown. 

Robert Griffin III tweeted, “Rest in Peace to the LEGENDARY George Foreman who passed away at 76. More than just a boxing World HeavyweightChamp, Olympic Gold Medalist and George Foreman Grill maker. He was a Man of God, a Preacher and the embodiment of Power. Prayers up for Big George and his family.”

His publish included a compilation clip of the famed boxer’s knockouts.

“The Champ is gone,” tweeted Loni Love. “Bigger than life in additional methods than one, George Foreman captivated the hearts & minds of sports activities followers & discovered a spot on the kitchen counter of many properties. A 2x time heavyweight champion, entrepreneur, writer and minister.”

Richard Roeper recalled certainly one of Foreman’s biggest fights: “RIP to George Foreman, an iconic determine in boxing and popular culture. As a 7-2 underdog towards Joe Frazier in 1973, Foreman knocked down Frazier six occasions. The first resulted in one of the memorable calls ever, with Howard Cosell exclaiming, ‘Down goes Frazier!'”

Foreman’s dying was introduced on his official Instagram account, with a photograph of him smiling whereas gathered with those that knew him finest.

“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,” the publish stated. 

Though he was recognized for his time within the ring and later the George Foreman Grill, his household remembered him as “a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather,” who lived his life with goal. 

“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,” the heartfelt tribute continued. 

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Foreman has been married a complete of 5 occasions, to Adrienne Calhoun (from 1971 to 1974); Cynthia Lewis (from 1977 to 1979); Sharon Goodson (from 1981 to 1982); Andrea Skeete (from 1982 to 1985) and to Mary Joan Martelly, his spouse since 1985.

He is survived by his spouse and 11 kids.