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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. 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,
I would have been dead in three years.
Without the Job Corps, Foreman said Only less than two years prior to that date that I'd stood on that platform receiving gold and listening to the national anthem, I was under a house, hiding from the police.
It was about identity, an American – that's who I was
Condolences to George Foreman's family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten."
Fellow boxing superstar Mike Tyson also reacted on X on Friday saying Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your legacy lives on, champ. 🕊️"
NBA basketball legend Scottie Pippen posted on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday saying I thought this would be the easiest $5 million I was going to pick up,
Foreman told CNN following Ali’s death in 2016. I proudly walked down Lyons Avenue in the Fifth Ward [in Houston] wearing my medal. A guy I thought was a friend walked up, looked me in the face and said, ‘How could you do what you did when the brothers [Smith and Carlos] were doing their thing?’ It … broke … my … heart. I didn’t expect that.”
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 family said, describing Foreman in a post on Instagram What I do is fall in love with every product I sell, ... By George." ... That's what sells. Just like with preaching."
Foreman wrote in his autobiography I was one strong heavyweight punching fighter,
Foreman told Reuters in 2007. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own."
The family expressed gratitude for the support they have received and requested privacy
