George Foreman passed away, aged 76

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  1. 250lbs

    250lbs Member Full Member

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    R..I.P. George
     
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  2. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    This hits me harder than when Ali passed. George seemed so hale and hearty that he'd live forever. I'd love to say something heartfelt here but I don't mentally have it in me. His life speaks for itself.

    RIP Big George. The last of the Golden Age has passed.
     
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  3. guncho

    guncho next champion! Full Member

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    R.I.P. Damn thought he will live till 100.
     
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  4. Jacques81

    Jacques81 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    "That's one small referee in there"

    Big George concerning Lou Meret, 2003
     
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  5. Arch Stanton

    Arch Stanton When you have to shoot, shoot!, don't talk...... Full Member

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    This has come as a huge shock for all of us..

    I know people age and eventually pass, but I wasn't expecting to hear of this, I really wasn't..it definitely caught me cold .

    I always thought he was in very good health and probably a generally good young example for someone 76 years old...

    Condolences to his family and may the big man RIP.
     
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  6. Dempsey Gibbons

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    George and I shared a birthday. Rest in peace Champ!

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  7. heerko koois

    heerko koois Obsessed with Boxing

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    Sorry to hear ...RIP
     
    heerko koois, Mar 22, 2025
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  8. Mickc

    Mickc Well-Known Member Full Member

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    It certainly is,I’m going to start with the Lyle fight :cool:
     
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  9. GGGfans

    GGGfans Active Member Full Member

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    Foreman was obviously doped. He was in the 70s and probably even more so in the 90s. That doesn't take away from his talent because all of his best opponents were too.
     
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  10. theanatolian

    theanatolian Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Damn. RIP champ, I love you.
     
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  11. CST80

    CST80 The Hesitant Nihilist Staff Member

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    RIP Big George, I loved watching his comeback when I was a kid and watching his early matches after I got older, and yes I love using his grill. I've gone through 3 of them.:lol: He was one of the most genuinely likable figures in boxing history.
     
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  12. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    One hell of a man and such an important figure in the sport we all love.
    Rest well Big Man
     
    Bustajay, Mar 22, 2025
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  13. Bustajay

    Bustajay Feel the Steel/Balls Deep Full Member

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    I recall the riot on HBO and Big Man took charge—Just a great guy
    RIP
     
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  14. Serge

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  15. ForemanJab

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    I wonder what the COD is, although I understand if the family wants to keep it private. With Ali and Frazier you knew they’d been declining for a long time but Foreman still looked and sounded very healthy. Typically spiritual and positive minded people live longer. Also one of the few boxers that ended his career with zero brain damage.
     
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