"Big" George Foreman, one of the most influential and recognizable boxers of all time, died Friday, his family announced on his social media account.
He was 76.
Foreman, who captured an Olympic gold medal in 1968, is a two-time heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame boxer.
His best-known fight was the "Rumble in the Jungle" vs Muhamad Ali. Following his retirement from acting, he became an entrepreneur and businessman. His name sake George Foreman Grill was introduced in 1994 and has sold millions of units worldwide.
He was 76.
Foreman, who captured an Olympic gold medal in 1968, is a two-time heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame boxer.
His best-known fight was the "Rumble in the Jungle" vs Muhamad Ali. Following his retirement from acting, he became an entrepreneur and businessman. His name sake George Foreman Grill was introduced in 1994 and has sold millions of units worldwide.