Foreman was dubbed “Big George” early in his career due to his imposing size: He was 6’3″ and weighed between 220 and 230 pounds. He packed on weight for his comeback, weighing in at 250.

Mark Von Holden/Variety via Getty Images George Foreman, legendary boxing champion, Olympic gold medalist and spokesperson for the highly successful George Foreman Grill, has died. He was 76.

George Foreman has died at the age of 76. Foreman was a two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist. Nicknamed Big George, in later years he became the spokesperson for the ...

George got the next call and took the grill, while Hulk, by default, got the other choice — the Hulk Hogan Thunder Mixer, which was no Waring Blender for quality or (certainly) staying power ...

The family of George Foreman — the prolific pro boxer, Olympian and famed entrepreneur behind the George Foreman Grill — says the 76 year-old died Friday, March 21, “surrounded by loved ones.” ...

George Foreman, a heavyweight boxing champ who also became known for his portable home grill, died March 21, 2025, at 76. His family said that he was “surrounded by loved ones.” ...