Rightly so. He was a giant of humanity and professional sport — boxing was lucky to have him in fact.
Boxing legend Thomas Hearns said on Instagram of the news:
“Rest in Power, Big George.
A true icon in and out of the ring, George Foreman’s legacy will live on forever. He was a warrior, a gentleman, and a testament to resilience. His impact on boxing and the lives he touched will never fade.
I’m grateful for the moments we shared, the wisdom he passed on, and the memories that will last a lifetime. His name lives on through his children, his legendary career, and all who knew him.
Two George's in boxing have been in world news this weekend one for very sad reasons however. George Kambosos Jr won a short time ago in a big event in Australia where he won by unanimous points decision. Prior to the fight the sad news broke that boxing legend and…
The boxing community is taking stock of some very heavy, heavy news in the sport after the death of one of its best fighting sons. One of the greatest fighting sons in the sweet science that ever walked this Earth, George Foreman. Saudi Arabia adviser Turki Alalshikh said of the…
President Trump is the latest to react to George Foreman being dead after boxing legend dies with his passing creating world headlines. There is a big George Foreman shaped hole left in boxing, professional sport, America and the world today. So much so the President of America even said this…
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