The world of sports is in mourning following the passing of boxing legend George Foreman. The news was shared by Foreman’s family via an Instagram post on Friday night. The heartfelt message expressed their profound sorrow at the loss of their beloved patriarch, George Edward Foreman Sr., who passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Foreman, a devout preacher, dedicated husband, loving father, and proud grandfather, was remembered for his unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.
Foreman, a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame, passed away at the age of 76. His death prompted an outpouring of tributes from many prominent figures in the sports world, who took to social media to honor the boxing icon.
Among those paying tribute was fellow boxing champion Mike Tyson, who expressed his condolences to Foreman’s family and acknowledged Foreman’s significant contributions to the sport of boxing. Mauricio Sulaiman, president of the World Boxing Council, also paid his respects, remembering Foreman as a legendary boxing champion, life-changing preacher, and a devoted family man.
Sulaiman shared images of himself presenting Foreman with the WBC green belt, a moment he described as an honor. Foreman’s legacy was also acknowledged by figures outside the boxing world. NBA Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen paid tribute to Foreman, stating that his legacy will continue to live on.
CBS Sports discussed Foreman’s passing during a March Madness broadcast, with Charles Barkley sharing his personal relationship with Foreman. Barkley expressed his sorrow at the loss, acknowledging Foreman’s influence on his own entrepreneurial pursuits post-career.
Tributes also came from outside the sports world. Hip-hop artist LL Cool J and Emmy Award-winning actor William Shatner, who co-starred with Foreman on NBC’s reality TV show “Better Late than Never,” both expressed their condolences and paid their respects to the late boxing champion.