“Big” George Farman, who is one of the most influential and identified boxers ever, on Friday, his family died Announced on his social media account.
He was 76 years old.
Forman, who won the Olympic gold medal in 1968, was twice heavyweight champions and the Hall of Fame Boxer.
He is probably famous for the historic Rambal in the jungle with Muhammad Ali in Zaire in 1974, a Fight Foreman lost to the eighth round. This is allegedly the most famous battle ever, and the “when we were the Kings” movie that won the fight for the best documentary film permanently.
Forman later made history in his career again. He fought five more times after losing Ali’s heavyweight championship at the age of 25, in which Farazir (who was stopped in two rounds to stay in the first two rounds) and Ron Loy’s fifth round in the classic slug fest, winning the fifth round.
After this fifth battle, Forman announced a shocking retirement and began his career as a fixed minister in his hometown Texas.
Forman retired for 10 years. He returned to boxing at the age of 38 in 1987 and he put on the return of the most impressive sports ever.
First, foreman easily spoke of his record. One of them was Jerry Koni’s second round knockout. But then, in 1991, Farmeen proved that the return was in fact when he pushed the great -e -Ander Holly Field to the classic heavyweight title Fight at the age of 42. Although he failed to bid to become a two -time heavyweight champion, it did not result.
After the loss of Tommy Morrison, after five battles, the forearm fulfilled the unimaginable.
In another title fight, Forman landed a combination of two cartoons that put Michael Morrrr down for 10 counts in 1994. At the age of 45 years and 299 days, Forman was once again the world’s heavyweight champion, the oldest of boxing, was the oldest man (and is also the oldest champion so far, standing for 20 years).
“That happened,” Jim Lampali demanded HBO broadcast. “This happened!”
Forman achieved a successful career along with a HBO boxing analyst as well as a successful career. But outside the ring, his biggest success was still there.
That same year, Forman defeated Moror, launching his unknown girl, who was selling more than 100 million units worldwide.
In 1999, he sold George Foreman Girl for trade rights for $ 138 million.
Forman’s last battle took place in November 1997, which loses the majority of the decision to make Shannon Briggs.
He played his role with the HBO for 12 years, ending in 2004, for 12 years.
The ring named Forman the ninth greatest puncture so far and, in 2002, one of the 25 best boxers of the last 80 years.
In a statement, the top rank is one of the biggest punctures and personalities that have seen Forman “the game so far.”
“George was a great friend not only for himself but for my entire family,” said Bob Aram, chairman of the top rank. “We have lost a family member and are completely destructive.”
Lampali said Forman’s death is “a massive loss” and he “feels happy and privileged to know it.”
“Tonight, I am filled with tears after knowing about the death of my dear friend and broadcast partner George Foreman, Lampali said in a statement. I loved him.” “He was a great fighter and a far -flung, great man. Every great thing that happened to him, and there were many extraordinary blessings, deserved it. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and his friends and his party tonight.”
