Boxing Champ George Foreman Dead At 76

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  • George Foreman became the world champion in 1973, when he brutally beat Joe Frazier in two rounds, knocking him down six times. He defended his title against Ken Norton and Jose Roman, but lost it to Muhammad Ali in the famous Rumble in the Jungle. courtesy, imdb.com
    George Foreman became the world champion in 1973, when he brutally beat Joe Frazier in two rounds, knocking him down six times. He defended his title against Ken Norton and Jose Roman, but lost it to Muhammad Ali in the famous Rumble in the Jungle. courtesy, imdb.com
  • Foreman's legacy is not only in the ring. He also became a hugely successful businessman, endorsing products and services, especially his famous grill, which made him more money than boxing did. He is also a family man, with five sons named George and five daughters. courtesy, imdb.com
    Foreman's legacy is not only in the ring. He also became a hugely successful businessman, endorsing products and services, especially his famous grill, which made him more money than boxing did. He is also a family man, with five sons named George and five daughters. courtesy, imdb.com
    Black Information Network-- March 23, 2025--Boxing Hall of Famer and entrepreneur George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed in a post shared on his Instagram account Friday (March 21).“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...

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