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Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76 years old, his family announced Friday.
"Big George" -- a two-time heavyweight champion -- participated in some of the most important boxing events of all time.
Foreman burst onto the scene in 1968 at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City ... where he won a gold medal.
Shortly after the Games, George turned pro. In 1973, Foreman defeated then undefeated heavyweight champ, Joe Frazier, securing his first title just years into his professional career.
As spectacular a fighter as he was, his family also highlighted his personal accomplishments outside of the ring -- "A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose."
"A humanitarian, an Olympian, and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name -- for his family."They forgot to mention all his kids with the same name.
On top of being one of the most popular pugilists ever, Big George was also the face of the iconic George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine, one of the most commercially successful products in decades.
Foreman was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2003.
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