George Foreman Dead At 76

Two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist, George Foreman, died March 21 at the age of 76.

Foreman’s family issued a heartfelt statement on Instagram on the day of his passing. “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,” they said. His cause of death was not disclosed.

“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.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 26: George Foreman attends the world premiere of Affirm Films’ “Big George Foreman” at Regal LA Live on April 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

The family continued to pay tribute to Foreman by praising his most memorable qualities.

“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.”

Foreman came from humble beginnings and pursued boxing at a young age. He won a gold medal at the Mexico City Olympic Games in 1968, at the age of 19. The very next year, he went professional.  His skills were undeniable.  Foreman won all 13 fights that year and all 12 fights in 1970. He was the number one challenger in the world by the end of 1971, with 32 wins, and no losses.

AUSTIN, TX – MARCH 19: George Foreman attends a news conference announcing the formation of Foreman Boys Promotions which will be run by his sons George Foreman Jr. and George Foreman IV at The Frank Erwin Center on March 19, 2013 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic) Getty Images

Foreman fought Joe Frazier and won the World Heavyweight Champion title by total knockout in 1973. He was one of the most remarkable competitors in the sport. Foreman lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their historic Rumble in the Jungle fight in 1974. Overall, he boasted an impressive total of 76 wins including 68 knockouts, almost double that of Ali.

Foreman received title shots against Evander Holyfield in 1991 and Tommy Morrison in 1993, and lost both. He beat Michael Moorer in 1994 to reclaim his championship. His accolades are immeasurable, and his success in the ring over the course of his career was undeniable. He retired from boxing in 1977 and became a born-again Christian, devoting his life to his faith. He briefly resumed his career before retiring for good in 1999. His career ended with an astonishing 76 wins and 5 losses.

Le boxeur américain Mohamed Ali se prépare pour le championnat du 24 septembre à Kinshasa où il affrontera George Foreman. Salt Lake City, le 1er septembre 1974. (Photo by Tony Korody/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ : CIRCA 1989: George Foreman attends the Star-studded exhibition fight where Tommy “The Duke” Morrison demonstrates why Sylvester Stallone cast him for “Rocky V” circa 1989 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by S. Weiner/IMAGES/Getty Images)

In later years Foreman became the spokesperson for the George Foreman Grill, which sold millions of units. He appeared on “The Masked Singer” in 2022, and was the executive producer for the  2023 biopic “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World.”

397652 01: Former world champion boxer George Foreman poses while launching his “Lean, Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine” November 22, 2001 during a press conference in London. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Foreman was married five times. Foreman had 12 children, and five of which were sons that were all named George Edward Foreman. He is survived by his wife and 11 children. (RELATED: Dolly Parton Shares Devastating News Of Her Husband’s Death)

“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,” his family wrote in their statement.

Fans worldwide have flooded social media with tributes, mourning the loss of a true legend and celebrating the incredible legacy he leaves behind.