Six months after losing the heavyweight championship to Muhammad Ali, George Foreman was angry, adrift and lost. To regain the title, he knew it would take something special.

Friends and family gathered Monday remembered George Foreman for his boxing career and also for his love of God and family, and for his desire to help his fellow man.

After just 18-months as a professional, ‘Iron’ Mike became world heavyweight champion for the first time when he blasted out ...