The boxing world has lost one of its greatest legends. George Foreman passed away at the age of 76, prompting several stars such as Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to send heartfelt messages to the family of the iconic pugilist.
The history of boxing couldn’t be written without George Foreman’s name. He was a two-time heavyweight world champion and an Olympic gold medalist, a feat few boxers can claim.
Sadly, George Foreman passed away on the night of March 21, 2025. The boxing community united in tribute to ‘Big George,’ the legend of the 1968 Summer Olympics.
What was George Foreman’s cause of death?
On Friday, March 21, 2025, George Foreman’s family released a statement confirming the heavyweight champion’s passing. The statement did not disclose the cause of death, only mentioning that he passed away surrounded by family and loved ones, suggesting natural causes rather than an unexpected illness.
Foreman will always be remembered as one of boxing’s greatest. He finished his career with an impressive 76-5 record, including 68 wins by knockout, and a gold medal in the 1968 Olympics in Mexico—one of the crowning achievements of his illustrious career.
Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, and other stars pay tribute to George Foreman
Following the heartbreaking news of George Foreman’s passing, numerous personalities paid tribute to the boxing icon and his family. Jake Paul took to X, formerly Twitter, to honor ‘Big George.’
“Rest in Peace George Foreman and condolences to his entire family,” Paul wrote on X. “He did great things inside and outside of the ring. Big George Forever Goated.”
Mike Tyson, another heavyweight legend, also shared a heartfelt message on X. “Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten,” Tyson wrote, alongside two photos with the boxing icon.
Bulls legend Scottie Pippen, sports announcer Michael Buffer, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, boxing trainer Freddie Roach, and many other stars also paid tribute to Foreman with heartfelt messages on social media.