Boxing legend George Foreman passes away at 76

Two days ago, the world lost one of the greatest boxers of all time, George Foreman, who passed away at the age of 76. This sad news quickly filled the headlines on the world's fighting portals, and many fans and colleagues from the boxing world paid tribute to the great. Foreman is the man who made many people follow this sport and admire the greats of the boxing world. His mark is certainly indelible!

George's life story began in difficult circumstances, but George always found inspiration in boxing. Many know that his childhood years were marked by difficulties, but boxing was what allowed him to endure all the problems.

His Olympic gold medal in 1968 in Mexico is a moment that many remember, especially fans of this sport. He defeated fighters from various countries, including Poles, Romanians, Italians, and even fighters from the Soviet Union, which was a huge success for a young man who was just entering the world of professional sports at the time.

He started boxing professionally in 1969 and quickly established himself as one of the most dangerous heavyweight fighters. Although his first major fights were against legends such as Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, and Ken Norton, the real excitement came in 1973.

His story

Then he won his first heavyweight title, defeating Frazier and knocking him down six times in the process. The commentator's cry of "Down goes Frazier!" became one of the most famous in boxing history.

However, not everything was easy for Foreman. In 1977, after a difficult match against Jimmy Young, he suffered heat stroke in the locker room, which could have cost him his life. That moment changed his outlook on life, and although he was not very religious until then, he declared that it was a message from God to change. The famous boxer subsequently changed his views and ideals, starting a new chapter in his life.

After ten years, he returned to the ring in 1987, at the age of 38, and proved that it is never too late to return. Despite many problems, he was persistent and continued to fight until 1997, when he decided to draw the line and retire from this sport after a defeat by Shannon Briggs.