George Edward Foreman was born on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, and raised in Houston’s tough Fifth Ward. He was brought up by his mother, Nancy Ree Foreman, and later discovered that his biological father was Leroy Moorehead.

Foreman showcased his incredible power in boxing, winning gold at the Mexico City Olympics by knocking out Ionas Chepulis of the Soviet Union in the second round.

Foreman dominated Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica, knocking him down six times in two rounds to claim the heavyweight title.

Facing Muhammad Ali in Zaire, Foreman was defeated in the eighth round when Ali’s “rope-a-dope” strategy wore him down, marking a turning point in his career.

After a loss to Jimmy Young, Foreman had a spiritual awakening and retired to become a minister, dedicating himself to community work.

Against all odds, Foreman returned to boxing at age 38, winning multiple fights and proving his resilience.

At 45, Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer in the 10th round, making history as the oldest heavyweight champion.

Foreman’s endorsement of the George Foreman Grill turned into a massive success, selling over 100 million units worldwide.

After a controversial loss to Shannon Briggs, Foreman retired for good, ending his career with an impressive record of 76 wins (68 KOs) and 5 losses.

On March 22, 2024, George Foreman passed away at 76. He left behind a legacy as a boxing legend, entrepreneur, and inspiration to millions.