Mike Tyson Breaks Silence On George Foreman’s Death At The Age Of 76
Boxing icon Mike Tyson has broken his silence on the death of boxing legend George Foreman after his passing at the age of 76.
Tyson expressed his condolences to Foreman’s family while lauding his “contribution to boxing and beyond.”
While announcing the news of his death, George Foreman’s family shared a statement noting he passed away “peacefully.”
Mike Tyson took to social media in the later hours of yesterday to pay his last respects to Foreman.
Posting two pictures of them together, Tyson wrote, “Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.”
Foreman was a two-time World Heavyweight Champion, Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, and preacher.
He was featured in two of the most iconic boxing games of all time: fighting Joe Frazier in “The Fight of the Century” in 1971 and then Muhammad Ali in “The Rumble in the Jungle” in 1974.
Following his loss against Ali, he retired from boxing and became a Christian minister. He is one of the great second acts in sports, as he came out of retirement 10 years later to reclaim the heavyweight crown.
It was a sad day for the boxing world as Foreman’s family took to social media to announce the death of the legend.
“Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announced the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman St., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” the statement read.
“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,” they continued. “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.”
Foreman’s family added, “We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”
