The sports world, and especially the realm of professional boxing, lost one of the best to ever engage in the sport.
According to Breitbart, boxing legend George Foreman, also known as "Big George," died this week at age 76. President Donald Trump paid special tribute to the iconic fighter in a touching statement released on social media.
Foreman was known to the world after his boxing career just as much as he was when he fought in his glory days.
An outpouring of tributes flooded the internet in the wake of the news of his death.
President Trump paid tribute to Foreman's legendary status as a fighter and an all-around good guy outside of the ring.
"George Foreman is dead. What a GREAT FIGHTER!!! He had, without question, the heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing," Trump wrote.
The president added, "With the exception of Ali, when you got hit, you went down. He was something really Special, but above all, he was a Great Person, with a personality that was bigger than life. I knew him well, and he will be missed. Warmest condolences to his wonderful family!!!"
🚨🇺🇸TRUMP: GEORGE FOREMAN WAS A LEGEND—THE HARDEST PUNCHER IN BOXING HISTORY
“George Foreman is dead. What a GREAT FIGHTER!!! He had, without question, the heaviest and biggest punch in the history of boxing. With the exception of Ali, when you got hit, you went down.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 22, 2025
Foreman's family also released a statement regarding their loved one.
"A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose," the statement said. "A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family."
Fans and former colleagues all paid their respects across social media after the news hit the headlines.
"George was a Brother in Christ. He’s moved up in Class to Heaven," one X user wrote.
Another X user wrote, "George Foreman was one of the greats! RIP George. Condolences to his family."
Undoubtedly, his legacy will live on forever.
