George Foreman death, legendary boxing champion and entrepreneur, has died at age 76 in a Houston hospital, surrounded by family and loved ones. His passing was confirmed through an official family statement on social media.
- Date of Death: George Foreman died on March 21, 2025, in a Houston hospital.
- Family Statement: His family confirmed the news via Instagram, saying, “Our hearts are broken… he peacefully departed surrounded by loved ones.”
- Cause of Death: No official cause has been released as of March 23, 2025.
- Location: Foreman passed away in Houston, Texas, where he spent much of his life.
- Olympic Glory: Won gold in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, waving an American flag in a historic moment.
- First Title: Claimed the heavyweight championship in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier in the second round.
- Professional Record: 76-5 (68 knockouts)
- Two-time Heavyweight Champion
- Hall of Fame Inductee
- George Foreman Grill: Over $200 million in earnings
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $300 million
- Multiple successful product endorsements
- HBO Boxing commentator
- Wife: Mary Joan Martelly (married 1985)
- Children: 12 (including 5 sons named George)
- Grandchildren: 15
- Great-grandchildren: 3
- Daughter Freeda Foreman (deceased 2019)
- Early Boxing Career (1968-1977)
- Religious Ministry (1977-1987)
- Historic Comeback (1987-1997)
- Business Success (1994-2025)

- Date: 1974
- Location: Kinshasa, Zaire
- Opponent: Muhammad Ali
- Result: Lost by KO in round 8
- Date: 1994
- Opponent: Michael Moorer
- Achievement: Oldest Heavyweight Champion
- Age: 45
- Resided on 300-acre Texas ranch
- Maintained active involvement in youth programs
- Continued business ventures
- Recent appearance at “Big George Foreman” movie premiere (2023)
- Revolutionized sports marketing
- Inspired religious transformation stories
- Influenced boxing technique
- Changed athlete entrepreneurship
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