Poor George - he still looked young at 76.


https://edition.cnn.com/2025/03/21/sport/george-foreman-boxing-heavyweight-great-dead-spt/index.html

Boxing heavyweight great George Foreman,
who fought Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle,’ dead at 76

David Close
By David Close and Becky Gamester-Newton, CNN
6 minute read
Updated 11:41 PM EDT, Fri March 21, 2025


George Foreman, the two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ title bout, died Friday according to a verified social media account dedicated to Foreman. He was 76.

The Instagram post reads: “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. 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.

Vale George.

Will he be cremated on a grill?   :-/

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:50pm:

Vale George. Will he be cremated on a grill?   :-/

As of yesterday he was a living legend.    :'(

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg8ez8201yo


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Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart -
the second making him the oldest champion in history aged 45.

He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle fight in 1974. But Foreman's professional boxing career boasted an astonishing total of 76 wins including 68 knockouts, almost double that of Ali.

He retired from the sport in 1997 but not before he agreed to put his name to a best-selling grill - a decision that went on to bring him fortunes that dwarfed his boxing earnings.

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May 10, 2013

Ken Norton vs George Foreman
El Poliedro in Caracas, Venezuela

March 26, 1974

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQs5-hOcCM0

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George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali -

Oct. 30, 1974 -

Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 8 & Interview



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55AasOJZzDE

George Foreman vs. Joe Frazier 1 [FULL FIGHT]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkflIMkS23k



When George Foreman Challenged 5 Guys In One Night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reJ3dRmI5k4

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:50pm:

Vale George. Will he be cremated on a grill?   :-/

RIP George

Still got one it must be 25 yrs old.

Yeah I've got a George Foreman Grill ;D

If you won't cook my dinner then my George Foreman will.

Rich Hall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZXYpdqFovw

Quote:

Yeah I've got a George Foreman Grill

I know someone who bought one - about $100.

It broke down after 6 months and had been used less than a dozen times -
it was a load of cheap junk.

Because I’m not all that interested or possibly not that smart I always assumed the George Foreman  grill was associated with a actor?

In any case who name’s there five sons George 🤣

A boxer. Smart enough to be able remember all his sons names once the enviable brain damage took hold.

I’m more a Webber bbq bloke but I have heard nothing but good things about his grill !

Winning the world heavyweight belt at age 45 is something pretenders like Anthonydumbdream could only dream of!

Daves2017 wrote on Mar 25^th, 2025 at 7:16pm:

Because I’m not all that interested or possibly not that smart I always assumed the George Foreman  grill was associated with a actor? In any case who name’s there five sons George 🤣 A boxer. Smart enough to be able remember all his sons names once the enviable brain damage took hold. I’m more a Webber bbq bloke but I have heard nothing but good things about his grill ! Winning the world heavyweight belt at age 45 is something pretenders like Anthonydumbdream could only dream of!

Foreman didn't seem to have any brain damage from boxing.
Just about every other boxer does appear to have brain damage.
I could hardly understand Joe Frazier - Mike Tyson is not much better
and of course Ali had what they called Parkinson's but
we all know it was brain damage from boxing.
The human brain is too delicate to cope with boxing.

He might have been in preparation watching his peers brain slowly disappearing?
Why else call all your sons George?

Boxing is both vile and art at the same time.

It’s fascinating to watch for the very reason I couldn’t get in the ring and do it.

I still say I have only heard rave reviews about his grill and I hope they continue to sell and his sons, George all collect the royalties check!

George Foreman vs Joe Frazier 2

HD ABC 1080p 60fps


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6EX13zj_vM

At least he died doing what he loved?

BBQ

Gnads wrote on Mar 25^th, 2025 at 11:27am:

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22nd, 2025 at 3:50pm: Vale George. Will he be cremated on a grill?   :-/ RIP George Still got one it must be 25 yrs old. Yeah I've got a George Foreman Grill ;D If you won't cook my dinner then my George Foreman will. Rich Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZXYpdqFovw

After his financial advisor lost all of his money - the Grill filled his pockets with 💰…

Instead of taking an upfront payment for the ads - he insisted on a commission instead… he made like 137 Million Dollars…

smacking champ…

And a true gentleman…

greggerypeccary wrote on Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:50pm:

Vale George. Will he be cremated on a grill?   :-/

If grills were for cremation, I would never have a steak.