Sports world remembers boxing legend George Foreman, who died at 76

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Former Olympic and heavyweight boxing champ George Foreman died on Friday at the age of 76, his family announced on social media.

"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," the Instagram post said.

Foreman had a professional record of 76-5 (68 wins by knockout) and was inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame and the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

The sports world and other took to social media to remember the champ:

Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/Xs5QjMukqr

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) March 22, 2025

Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your legacy lives on, champ. ️ pic.twitter.com/7v5XBSZfTi

— Scottie Pippen (@ScottiePippen) March 22, 2025

Condolences to the family of George Foreman.

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 22, 2025

Heartbroken to hear about my guy @GeorgeForeman . Loved this guy. Had the pleasure of traveling, talking, crying , arguing, eating and hanging with this guy all over the globe on a project called “Better Late Than Never”. Gonna miss you champ. pic.twitter.com/VDTyzm78tT

— Jeff Dye (@JeffDye) March 22, 2025

Statement from Mayor John Whitmire:

“Tonight, we mourn the loss of Houston legend George Foreman. In 1973, I was honored to welcome Foreman to the State Capitol along with my then-colleague, Mickey Leland.

The world knew Foreman as a two-time heavyweight champion; we knew him… pic.twitter.com/xfc15BgutP

— City of Houston (@HoustonTX) March 22, 2025

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Sports world remembers boxing legend George Foreman, who died at 76

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