Some lives are so outsize they seem to punch through the fabric of reality itself, leaving a mark that’s impossible to ignore. George Foreman, who died on March 22 at 76, was one such figure — a man ...

Nicknamed “Big George,” he achieved big things in the boxing ring. He was twice the world heavyweight champion (1973–74, 1994–95). He became, at age 45, the oldest world heavyweight ...

Foreman’s ascent in boxing was marred by a high-profile defeat at the hands of Muhammad Ali in the legendary 1974 match dubbed the “Rumble in the Jungle.” This loss left him devastated, prompting him ...

He claimed a world title in his 20s and, improbably, again in his 40s. He then made millions selling the George Foreman Grill ...

Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, who fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the ...

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman, known as much for his gregarious personality as his vicious right hook, died Friday. He was 76 years old.