Top Rank's Statement on the Passing of George Foreman
PhilBoxing.com
Sat, 22 Mar 2025
LAS VEGAS (March 21, 2025) — The Top Rank family mourns the passing of George Foreman, one of the biggest punchers and personalities the sport has ever seen. Foreman, a product of Houston's Fifth Ward, was a 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist and captured his first heavyweight championship in 1973.
In 1987, after nearly a decade away from the ring, Foreman embarked on a comeback that inspired millions and made him a beloved figure around the globe. Against all odds, he regained the heavyweight championship in 1994 at the age of 45 and is still the oldest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Said Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum, “George was a great friend to not only myself but to my entire family. We've lost a family member and are absolutely devastated."
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