Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old.
His family announced Friday about “Big George”.
George was a two-time heavyweight champion.
He participated in some of the most important boxing events of all time.
Foreman burst onto the scene in 1968 at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City … where he won a gold medal.
Shortly after the Games, George turned pro. In 1973, Foreman defeated then undefeated heavyweight champ, Joe Frazier, securing his first title just years into his professional career.
After defending the belt twice, George, 25 years old and unbeaten, faced Muhammad Ali in 1974 in one of the most memorable boxing matches ever, coined “The Rumble In The Jungle,” in Zaire.
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