Entertainment world pays tribute to boxing legend George Foreman: “An incredibly kind, generous man”

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A post shared by George Foreman (@biggeorgeforeman)Known as ‘Big George’ in the ring, he won Olympic gold in 1968 and claimed the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart.

He fought Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the Jungle in 1974 and shocked the world by winning the title back in 1994 at the age of 45.He retired in 1997 with a record of 76 wins in his 81 fights and found further fame when he put his name to a best-selling grill that earned him more money than his boxing career ever did.Among those to share personal tributes to Foreman was Public Enemy’s Chuck D, who shared an artwork montage of Foreman throughout his life on his X account. “My dude @JustinianMc The Sharpie SharpMaster did this on George Foreman…a few years back,” he wrote. “RIP this hitting me tuff as George was one of my HEROES”.My dude @JustinianMc The Sharpie SharpMaster did this on George Foreman… a few years back… RIP this hitting me tuff as George was one of my HEROES pic.twitter.com/N6VbxYJxJt— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 22, 2025John Cusack also took to X in the hours following the announcement, writing: “Rip George Foreman – Beyond a legend in the ring – just a wonderful spirit – an incredibly kind generous man – in person.