George Foreman dead at 76

[I4CtheFuture]

Didn't see it linked anywhere else.

George Foreman, former heavyweight boxing champion, dies at 76

The two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist died on Friday, his family announced in a statement.

www.usatoday.com

 

[KingWard]

As fine a person as he was a boxer, in my book.

 

[Irvin Snibbley]

Wrangled one of the best business deals in history when he endorsed a little known product that became known as the George Foreman Grill.100 million sold.

 

[Hank Williams]

He transformed from one of the most disliked athletes to one of the most affable sports figures. He seemed to be plain mean until the loss to Ali (still surprised that happened). He stayed out of boxing for a while and then became a gracious competitor with frightening punching power even as an old boxer. Incredible athlete and incredible human being who showed we all can change for the better.

 

[Gamecock Jacque]

He transformed from one of the most disliked athletes...

He was never one of the most disliked athletes. He's been one of the favorites since the 1968 Olympics. While the track stars stood with fists in the air, Foreman was running around the boxing ring waving an American flag. I've never known anyone who disliked George Foreman.

 

[Bubba Fett]

He was a good one.

 

[Hank Williams]

He was never one of the most disliked athletes. He's been one of the favorites since the 1968 Olympics. While the track stars stood with fists in the air, Foreman was running around the boxing ring waving an American flag. I've never known anyone who disliked George Foreman.

He did receive adoration from the Olympics and after he beat Joe Frazier the first time but there was a period of time - I think it was after the Ali fight-where he was not well liked. The crowds were hostile toward him (he fought 5 people in an exhibition and he didn't receive much love). Admittedly the Jimmy Young fight is from memory but he wasn't the crowd favorite that night. When he started the comeback though he was well received as a crowd favorite.

 

[ScWildthing61]

World ain't gonna be the same without him.

 

[Cackmandu]

I was going through some of the yahoo articles, some great photos! Man, his smile was something, as well as his build, he was a stud!

 

[Irvin Snibbley]

The good thing is there’s still several George Foreman’s that are still here.Numerous namesakes in fact.

 

[Forkcock]

A gentle giant.

 

[KingWard]

Wrangled one of the best business deals in history when he endorsed a little known product that became known as the George Foreman Grill.100 million sold.

We bought one.

 

[GCJerryUSC]

In today's world, passing at 76 seems kinda young. I always liked him. Would have hated to be in the opposite corner facing him. My eyes would have been as big as saucers and would have been prepping legs for 10 round runs. There is no way he could have caught me.