The late George Foreman was a history maker and breaker during his illustrious heavyweight run amongst his fellow boxing icons. One of the most formidable punchers in the sport’s long history, George ...

Boxing legend, family man and tireless entrepreneur George Foreman died at the age of 76 on Friday, his loved ones confirmed on social media. The Olympic gold medalist was known for a great many ...

George Foreman's daughter Freeda died by suicide in March 2019 at the age of 42 George Foreman held many titles: Olympic gold medalist, two-time heavyweight boxing champion, and grill entrepreneur.

George Foreman, a heavyweight boxing champ who also became known for his portable home grill, died March 21, 2025, at 76. His family said that he was “surrounded by loved ones.” Here's what we know ...

Evander Holyfield retired in 2011 leaving a legacy behind that would help define an era of boxing. As a unified champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight, Holyfield has beaten the likes of James ...

We now return to our regularly scheduled programming. Seriously. Love it or hate it, three weeks of Olympic dominance over the squared circle is, well, enough. Loyal readers know a little bit more ...

Evander Holyfield is a boxing legend, and proved it on one night in 1991, when he defended his title in spectacular fashion. Evander Holyfield retired with a record of 44-10-2, and had numerous high ...

Hundreds gathered Monday at Wortham Theater Center to honor two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman, whom Mayor John Whitmire called “a hero to our city, our state, our nation and the world ...

HOUSTON — Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced that a celebration of life will be held for former heavyweight boxer George Foreman on Monday, April 14, at the Wortham Theater Center. We will stream ...

Larry Merchant often described boxing as “the theater of the unexpected.” When he was center stage, working with Jim Lampley and George Foreman on HBO Sports’ World Championship Boxing, the three ...

Born on Jan. 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas, and raised in Houston’s rough-and-tumble Fifth Ward, George Edward Foreman didn’t start life with a silver spoon — or even a spatula. One of seven children, ...

Lowell Hickey was relaxing by the pool in Kingston, Jamaica, snoozing after fighting the effects of jet lag. He felt something tickling his feet, opened his eyes, and there was George Foreman, a few ...