Foreman told USA TODAY in 2023 that his "life is so much more than boxing," saying that he has "been knocked out more outside the ring than in the ring."

American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement and became a celebrated pitchman, died on Friday at age 76, his family said.

Legendary boxer George Foreman died Friday night at 76-years-old. Foreman's family announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday evening. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.