George Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion and one of boxing's most legendary figures, has died at the age of 76. Born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, Foreman launched his professional boxing career in 1969, amassing an impressive record of 76 wins out of 81 bouts, 68 of which were by knockout.

He claimed his first world heavyweight title in 1973 and made history as the oldest heavyweight champion when he captured his second title at 45. One of his most famous bouts was against Muhammad Ali in 1974, dubbed 'The Rumble in the Jungle,' which took place in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo).

While Ali emerged victorious in that match, it solidified Foreman's legacy as a boxing icon.

Beyond his accomplishments inside the ring, Foreman also thrived as an entrepreneur and minister.

He introduced the 'George Foreman Grill' in 1994, achieving sales of over 100 million units globally, and was ordained as a minister in 1980. A biographical film detailing his life, 'Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World,' premiered in 2023. Foreman is survived by his wife, Mary Martelly, along with 12 children and numerous grandchildren.

His family remembered him as 'a force for good' and a man of 'great character and principles.'