George Foreman was the last man standing from boxing’s heavyweight golden era – Jackson Advocate

George Foreman Passes Away At 76: 10 Things To Know

Two-time heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family confirmed on March 21. Known as much for his punishing punch as for his late-career transformation into a genial–and higly successful– pitchman and preacher, Foreman’s life was a testament to reinvention, resilience, and the complexities of Black identity in America. 10 things to know: 1. Olympic Gold In 1968 At just 19, Foreman won gold …

George Foreman was the last man standing from boxing’s heavyweight golden era – Jackson Advocate

By Marc H. Morial National Urban League President, CEO “Athletes are artists whose artistry dies with their youth. 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 athlete can do. He beat time.” –Mark Kriegel When former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali tried to intimidate reigning champ George Foreman a…