Legendary boxer and businessman George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76. Foreman had many businesses but was best known for the George Foreman grill. He also dabbled in acting with the sitcom 'George' where he played George Foster a retired boxer who ran an after-school program for kids that had problems at home. The sitcom ran from November 1993 to January 1994 and starred Emmy winner Sheryl Lee Ralph as Maggie Foster and Lawrence Gilliard Jr.
Internationally known however for his illustrious boxing career, George Foreman was a two-time heavyweight champion.
He set his sights on the Olympics and won a medal. He returned to boxing and bested the undefeated Joe Frazier in one of the most famous boxing matches of all time. After winning against Joe Frazier, he went on to fight against the greatest of all time Muhammad Ali in The Rumble In The Jungle. He and Ali remained friends until his passing in 2016. The two legends can now rest easy.
His family released a statement on social media confirming his passing to the world. In their statement they talked about how he was an amazing family man above all else. "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. 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 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."
George Foreman will always be remembered as one of the greatest athletes of all time.
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