George Foreman

American boxer (1949–2025) The ReverendGeorge ForemanForeman in 1973Personal informationNicknameBig GeorgeBornGeorge Edward Foreman(1949-01-10)January 10, 1949Marshall, Texas, U.S.DiedMarch 21, 2025(2025-03-21) (aged 76)Houston, Texas, U.S.Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)WeightHeavyweightSpouses Adrienne Calhoun ​ ​(m. 1971⁠–⁠1974)​ Cynthia Lewis ​(m. 1977⁠–⁠1979)​ Sharon Goodson ​(m. 1981⁠–⁠1982)​ Andrea Skeete ​(m. 1982⁠–⁠1985)​ Mary Joan Martelly ​ ​(m. 1985⁠–⁠2025)​ Children12Boxing careerReach78+1⁄2 in (199 cm)StanceOrthodoxBoxing recordTotal fights81Wins76Win by KO68Losses5 Medal record Men's amateur boxing Representing United States Olympic Games 1968 Mexico City Heavyweight George Edward Foreman (January 10, 1949 – March 21, 2025) was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist. He is the namesake of the George Foreman Grill. After a troubled childhood, Foreman took up amateur boxing and won a gold medal in the heavyweight division at the 1968 Summer