Foreman dead at 76, according to Instagram post

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  1. dinovelvet

    dinovelvet Antifanboi Full Member

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    Was it mentioned his boxing record was 76 wins 5 losses
     
    dinovelvet, Mar 22, 2025
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    OddR Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Only stopped once in 81 fights is incredible.
     
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    Saintpat Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Big George was an actual mythical figure, or as close to one as can happen in modern times.

    There’s a bona fide picture of young George carrying a freaking COW over his shoulders.

    There’s video of him pulling a pickup truck around his yard by a rope as part of his training.

    He was real, but his feats were unreal.

    RIP Big George.
     
    Saintpat, Mar 22, 2025
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  4. West of Hollywood

    West of Hollywood Active Member Full Member

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    I doubt he is gloating either. Probably just has gratitude to still be alive like a lot of us old folks.
     
    West of Hollywood, Mar 22, 2025
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  5. NoNeck

    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    Maybe a remedial English class would be a good idea for you.
     
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  6. Glass City Cobra

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    That should be on his gravestone. :lol:
     
    Glass City Cobra, Mar 22, 2025
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    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    and by a second career best Muhammad Ali. I mean, if you’ve got to have a stoppage loss, there are worse ones than that.
     
    Barrf, Mar 22, 2025
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  8. Barrf

    Barrf Boxing Addict Full Member

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    “Beloved husband and father. Beat Shannon Briggs.”
     
    Barrf, Mar 22, 2025
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    Some of the BEST George Foreman highlights out there: RIP Champion Forever
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    https://youtu.be/pjQpLfwTP5U?si=eB5dSB_fbnI3dSmg
     
    Showstopper97, Mar 22, 2025
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    Great clips
     
    OddR, Mar 22, 2025
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    SixesAndSevens Gator Wrestler Extraordinaire Full Member

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    "I get the feeling he might not be so sad about outlasting the others" sure doesn't sound like you're exactly complimenting the man.
     
    SixesAndSevens, Mar 22, 2025
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    What I always found particularly impressive about George Foreman was how effortless his power seemed, particularly with his comeback. He seemed to casually throw a punch and had the force to knock men senseless. I dont think I've ever seen another heavyweight who had that ability.
     
    MAJR, Mar 22, 2025
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    My father used to tell me stories about Foreman, Ali, Frazier, and other legends whilst I still believed in Santa, or so it feels. Highlights of Foreman were the very videos that got me into boxing after I genuinely disliked it because of how much it permeated my childhood.

    Was meant to send a letter to the man. Never got past timid drafts.

    Rest in Peace. Once again: I have a hard time imagining a life more fully lived.
     
    Rollin, Mar 22, 2025
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    NoNeck Pugilist Specialist

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    It’s miles away from saying he’d be “gloating.”

    Several posters got the intention. Now let George have his thread.
     
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  15. janitor

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    When we lost Frazier and Ali I was saddened but not surprised.

    However I expected that big George would be with us for a bit longer.

    Thanks for the memories champ.
     
    janitor, Mar 22, 2025
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