George Forman has died, his family confirmed. He was 76.
The heavyweight boxing champion confirmed The death of a forman by Instagram Post Shared on Friday, March 21st.
“Our hearts are broken. With deep grief, we announce the passage of our beloved George Edward Forer -Senshi, who left peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” the publication said. “A pious preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud great and great -grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose.”
The post continued: “Humanitarian, Olympian and two -time heavyweight champion in the world, he was deeply respected – the power for good, a man of discipline, conviction and patron of his inheritance, struggling tirelessly to keep his good name for his family.
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Forman’s family thanked fans and followers for their support at the difficult time.
“We are grateful for the pouring of love and prayers and kindly to ask for confidentiality as we honor the extraordinary life of a person we were blessed to call ours.
Forman, who was a heavyweight boxer from 1969 to 1997, had 12 children: five sons and seven daughters, two of whom he adopted in recent years. All his sons are called George “So they would always have something in common,” as he once said. His daughter Freeman Fried die In 2019 at the age of 42.
The Olympic Gold Medalist had a famous sports career and dialed the World Heavyweight Title in 1973 after winning against an opponent Joe FraserWho was unbeaten at the time.
He is known to stand up to Mohammed Ali In the notorious Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 and suffered his first professional defeat.
After his sports career, Forman became an entrepreneur, earning millions of his Griege Forman Grill.
The stands have already begun to be flooded for the boxing champion after the news of his passing.
Trash star Mike Tyson He writes through X: “Condolences to George Forman’s family. His contribution to boxing and then will never be forgotten.”
“Rest in peace, George Forman. Your heritage lives, champion. Scottie Pippen Writes through X.
President of the World Box Council, Mauricio Suleiman, He also shared his sadness from the death of Forman through the social media platform.
“Getting sad news is a moment that adheres to your lifelong memory, the great George Forman has died a legendary boxing champion, a preacher, a preacher, a spouse, a father, a great and the great friend you can have. His memory is already eternal,” maybe the big George break.
