George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion, having won his second title at an improbable age of 45. He was also an Olympic Champion. Foreman passed away at the age of 76. His family announced the tragic development.
American boxing legend George Foreman passed away aged 76 on Friday at a hospital in Houston. Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion, having won his second title at an improbable age of 45.
Foreman’s family confirmed the tragic development. “Our hearts are broken. 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” his family said in a social media post on Instagram.
“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 statement added.
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