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George Foreman is a name synonymous with boxing greatness, but in Houston’s Fifth Ward, he was something even bigger: family. Foreman died on Friday, March 21 at the age of 76. His family ...
As the great and good of boxing past and present lined up to pay tribute to the heavyweight icon George Foreman, it was inevitable that Turki Alashikh would have a few words. Former two-time world ...
Mayor John Whitmire, speaking with heartfelt admiration, remarked: “George Foreman was more than a boxing legend—he was a son of Houston who gave back tenfold. His legacy isn’t just in the ...
For fighters, it tends to be worse, as the youth is literally beaten out of them. But George Foreman — erstwhile bully, seller of grill gadgets and mufflers — did the greatest thing any ...
Houstonians turned out Monday to honor champion boxer George Foreman, a hometown hero who left a memorable legacy both inside and outside of the ring. The memorial service for Foreman, who died ...
Boxing legend George Foreman dies; had memorable Las Vegas fights ... A force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his ...
George Foreman, left, hits Michael Moorer during ... A force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his ...
BBC's Mike Bushell takes us through the legacy of one of boxing's heavyweight legends, George Foreman, as he passses away at the age of 76. Available to UK users only. 'A larger than life star ...
April 15, 2025 (Houston Style Magazine) — In a moving tribute befitting a global icon, the City of Houston and Mayor John Whitmire joined the family, friends, and fans of the legendary George ...