Tributes Pour in for George Foreman Following His Passing at 76
Boxing champion George Foreman, who died on March 21, is remembered for his incredible boxing legacy and cultural impact.
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Foreman started hawking the George Foreman Grill, which sold more than 100 million units around the world, introduced him to a wider audience and resulted in a much more lucrative career than boxing.
George Foreman, two-time heavyweight champ, dies at 76
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Boxing seems a smaller and darker world now.
George Foreman: a charmer who left his mark in the dirt and dust of the fight game
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Hollywood is mourning the loss of one of their own in the wake of boxing legend and grill namesake George Foreman's death.
'Gonna miss you, champ': From Viola Davis to John Cusack, Hollywood mourns George Foreman
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Foreman became the oldest world heavyweight champion in the history of boxing; he remains the second-oldest champion in any weight class.
Trump reacts to legendary boxer George Foreman’s death: ‘What a great fighter’
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Foreman belonged to an era when boxing exerted a vast pull on pop culture.
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Foreman’s professional boxing career, known for breaking several records and various tournament wins, began in 1969 in New York City.
Trump on death of ‘great fighter’ George Foreman: ‘He will be missed’
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George Foreman made way more money from his grills than boxing
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George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion who left a complex legacy that spans beyond boxing.
Boxing heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at 76
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Foreman, 76, was among the most widely recognizable fighters in the boxing world.
Donald Trump pays tribute to "really special" George Foreman
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Foreman became an Olympic gold medalist in 1968 when he defeated the Soviet Union's Jonas Čepulis in that year's Olympics, but was most prominently known for his big-ticket matches against fellow legendary boxers Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier.
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Foreman's transformation into an inspirational figure was complete, and he fought only four more times — finishing 76-5 with 68 knockouts — before moving onto his next career as a genial businessman, pitchman and occasional actor.
World Champion Boxer George Foreman Dies at 76
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Humility and purpose were not always character traits for which Foreman was known.
George Foreman, heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76
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Beloved Boxing Champion George Foreman Dies at 76
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Summary
George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion and entrepreneur, passed away on March 21, 2025, at age 76. Tributes celebrated his multifaceted legacy, including his unprecedented comeback to win a title at 45 and his iconic George Foreman Grill. Prominent figures from various fields, including President Trump, Billie Jean King, and Michael Tyson, praised Foreman's impact on boxing and culture. Foreman's family announced his death, describing him as a devoted family man and humanitarian. Known for breaking records in the ring, Foreman is remembered not only as a fierce competitor but also for his warm personality and philanthropic efforts.
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