His family confirmed on Friday that George Forremine, twice heavyweight champions, Olympic Gold Medalists, and Global Girl Pitchman, died at the age of 76.
In a statement published on its official Instagram account, the Forman family announced that the boxing icon was “on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.” He remembered her as “a devout husband, a loving father, and a proud and great grandfather.”
Born in Houston’s Houston’s Fifth Ward in 1949, Forman controlled a disturbing youth to win gold in boxing at the 1968 Olympics. He became professional in 1969 and quickly dominated, which in 1973, who was famously defeated by Farazir, became heavyweight champion. His most memorable battle took place in the 1974s Rimble in the jungleWhere he lost the honor from Muhammad Ali in one of the most famous boxing places.
Forman retired in 1977 after an experiment near death, which became a re -born Christian. After a decade, he returned to the age of 38, facing financial problems, and in 1994, he again claimed on the heavyweight title and stunned the world.
Beyond boxing, Forman George Forman became a cultural image as the face of Girl, with more than 100 million units sold. It also participated in the TV, which includes a short -term set work and the presentation. Masked singer.
Forman had 12 children, including five sons named George Edward Forman, and was married five times. In recent years, he developed 2023 biopic Big George Forman.
Although in 2022, children were accused of sexual abuse – their allegations were denied – foreman was one of the most sustainable names of boxing, known for his return story, business boyfriend and charisma out of color.
