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George Foreman dead at 76
Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:48pm

Poor George - he still looked young at 76.

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

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.

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 151822 Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #1 - Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:50pm Vale George. Will he be cremated on a grill?
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #2 - Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:52pm 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.
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Re: George Foreman dead at 76
Reply #3 - Mar 22^nd, 2025 at 3:58pm

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

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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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #4 - Mar 23^rd, 2025 at 7:10pm 3,487,130 views May 10, 2013 Ken Norton vs George Foreman El Poliedro in Caracas, Venezuela March 26, 1974
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #5 - Mar 23^rd, 2025 at 7:19pm 99M views George Foreman vs Muhammad Ali - Oct. 30, 1974 - Entire fight - Rounds 1 - 8 & Interview
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #6 - Mar 25^th, 2025 at 10:56am George Foreman vs. Joe Frazier 1 [FULL FIGHT] When George Foreman Challenged 5 Guys In One Night.
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Gnads Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 33290 Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #7 - Mar 25^th, 2025 at 11:27am 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 If you won't cook my dinner then my George Foreman will. Rich Hall
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #8 - Mar 25^th, 2025 at 11:31am 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.
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Re: George Foreman dead at 76
Reply #9 - 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!

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After weeks of poor press regarding Albo ( and Scomo) poor management of fuel reserves and desperate for a major distraction.
Federal Police arrest Ben ( war criminal) Smith.
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Re: George Foreman dead at 76
Reply #10 - Mar 25^th, 2025 at 7:58pm

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.

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Re: George Foreman dead at 76
Reply #11 - Mar 25^th, 2025 at 9:43pm

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!

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After weeks of poor press regarding Albo ( and Scomo) poor management of fuel reserves and desperate for a major distraction.
Federal Police arrest Ben ( war criminal) Smith.
What Amazing timing?

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 118769 Melbourne Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #12 - Apr 13^th, 2025 at 7:23pm George Foreman vs Joe Frazier 2 HD ABC 1080p 60fps
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Daves2017 Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3205 Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #13 - Apr 14^th, 2025 at 7:13pm At least he died doing what he loved? BBQ
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Re: George Foreman dead at 76
Reply #14 - Apr 21^st, 2025 at 7:39pm

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

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

Vale George.

Will he be cremated on a grill? Undecided

RIP George

Still got one it must be 25 yrs old.

Yeah I've got a George Foreman Grill Grin

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

Rich Hall

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…

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UnSubRocky Gold Member Offline Crocodile Hunter: Origins Posts: 25194 Rockhampton Gender:	Re: George Foreman dead at 76 Reply #15 - Apr 22^nd, 2025 at 12:04am 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.
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