Grandpa Over Flowers George Foreman, 76, dies.."Dying peacefully"
Mar 24, 2025
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On the same day, TMZ, Variety and other foreign media quoted a statement from George Foreman's bereaved family saying that `George Foreman died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.'
The bereaved family "He was a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud great-grandfather. He lived a life marked by faith, humility, and a sense of purpose"The humanitarian, Olympian, and heavyweight champion of the world was deeply respected." Then "He was a man of good influence, a man of discipline and conviction. He constantly fought to protect his legacy for his family."
In the meantime, "We thank you for your overflowing love and prayers. In honor of the special life of a blessed man, I ask you to respect our privacy," he added.
Born in a Houston slum in the U.S., George Foreman had a disadvantaged childhood. My father was not a biological father, and he grew up a troublemaker in a slum. He even recalled that it was a "violent tendency". While he was being robbed and chased by the police, he agonized 'How long should I live like this' and accidentally saw a vocational school ad called "Chance to change your life" and decided on his career path. Boxing Coach (Doc Broders) Encouragement I met at a vocational school ("If you use your fist so well, why don't you try boxing?duly put on one's glove with ").
George Foreman, who became a heavyweight powerhouse, beat Jonas Chepoulis of the Soviet Union to win the gold medal in the men's heavyweight boxing final at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.
George Foreman, who turned professional in 1969, challenged the undefeated world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in 1973, won the TKO victory and rose to the top in a splendid manner.
George Forman, who left the ring after announcing his retirement in 1977 and lived as a pastor, announced his return in 1987 at the age of 38 to fund a youth center. George Foreman, who still showed his skills, beat Michael Moorler in 1994 to become the oldest heavyweight boxing champion.
George Foreman was also an active actor. Movie 'The museum is aliveHe was loved for appearing in works such as 2', 'Fighter', 'I am Ali'.
In 2016, he appeared in the American version of 'Better Late Than Never', which is 'Grandpas Over Flowers'.
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