US heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies age 76
The ring icon regained his world title 20 years after a shock loss to Muhammad Ali and fought some of the biggest names of his era. He also had a colourful life away from boxing, making millions from kitchen appliances, becoming a minister and having 12 children.
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Foreman pictured in Los Angeles in April 2023. Pic: AP
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Foreman at the weigh-in for the 'Rumble in the Jungle'. Pic: AP
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Foreman was unexpectedly knocked out by Ali in the eighth round in the Democratic Republic of the Congo fight. Pic: AP
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Foreman knocked out Michael Moorer in November 1994 to become champion again aged 45. Pic: Reuters
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Foreman knocked down Frazier six times in the first two rounds to win his first title. Pic: AP
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Foreman became a church minister between his spells in the ring. Pic: AP
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(L-R) Joe Frazier, George Foreman and Muhammad Ali in London in 1989. Pic: Reuters
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The boxer was the face behind a successful range of electric grills. Pic: AP
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