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The two -time heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at the age of 76

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“Substantial” George Foreman, one of the most influential and recognizable boxers of all time, died on Friday, his family Announced on his account on social media.

He was 76 years venerable.

Foreman, who won the Olympic gold medal in 1968, was a two -time heavyweight champion and Hall of Fame boxer.

Perhaps he is best known for the historical rumble in the jungle with Muhammad Ali in 1974 in Zaire, the foreman lost nervousness by the end of the eighth round. This is probably the most renowned struggle of all time and the film “When Were Kings”, which described the fight, won the Oscar for the best documentary.

Foreman once again underwent a story later in his career. He fought five times after he lost the championship in massive weight from Ali at the age of 25, including the victory of TKO in the fifth round over Joe Frazier (whom he stopped in two rounds to win the title for the first time) and the fifth round of Ron Lyle in a classic slugfest.

After the fifth fight at the age of 28, Foreman shockingly announced a pension and began his career as an ordained minister in his hometown of Texas.

Foreman was retired for 10 years. He returned to boxing in 1987 at the age of 38 and probably installed the most impressive sports return in history.

Initially, Foreman pulled the record with uncomplicated victories. One of them was a knockout in the second round of Gerry Cooney. But then, in 1991, Foreman proved that this return was real when he pushed the great Evander Holyfield on the edge in a classic fight for the title in massive weight at the age of 42. Although he failed to become a two -time heavyweight champion, Foreman was not listed.

Five fights later, after losing to Tommy Morrison, Foreman reached unthinkable.

On the results cards in the next fight for the title Foreman he was combined with two strokes, which put Michael Moorer for 10 in 1994. At the age of 45 and 299 days, Foreman was once again a heavyweight champion of the world, the oldest man who took the largest prize in boxing (and also the oldest master in history, which was for 20 years).

“It happened,” Jim Lampley called to the HBO transmission. “It happened!”

Foreman had a successful career with Lampley as a HBO boxing analyst. But his greatest success outside the ring has not yet come.

In the same year, Foreman defeated Moorerera, launched his title grill, which sold over 100 million pieces around the world.

In 1999 he sold the commercial rights of George Foreman Grill for $ 138 million.

Foreman’s last fight took place in November 1997, in most losses of decisions for Shannon Briggs.

For 12 years he maintained his role in HBO as a ring analyst, ending in 2004.

The ring called Foreman the ninth of the great puncher of all time, and in 2002 one of the 25 best boxers of the last 80 years.

In the Top Range statement, he called Foreman “one of the biggest hits and personalities he has ever seen.”

“George was a great friend not only himself, but for my whole family,” said Bob Arum, the chairman of the highest class. “We lost a family member and we are absolutely devastated.”

For his part, Lampley said that Foreman’s death was “a huge loss” and that he feels “blessed and privileged, that he knew him.”

“Tonight I am flooded with tears after I found out about the death of my dear friend and transmission partner George Foreman. I loved him,” said Lampley in a statement. “He was a great warrior and far, a much bigger man. Every great thing that happened to him, and there was a lot of unusual blessings, was richly deserved. My thoughts and prayers are today with his family, friends and a prejudice.”

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Adam Smith reveals Ben Whittaker’s summer fight plan

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Ben Whittaker’s next few months are already taking shape following his quick knockout victory in Liverpool, and Adam Smith outlines a busy summer schedule that should finally see the delicate heavyweight fighter face stronger tests

Smith said Whittaker is expected to return to the United States in overdue June on the Jaron “Boots” Ennis card, then return to the UK in the summer for a major date in his hometown of Birmingham.


Whittaker stopped Brian Suarez in two rounds last weekend and performed brilliantly throughout, adding another early finish to the stretch that helped rebuild attention around him after his first fight with Liam Cameron ended in a draw.

Smith said the June outing would support expose Whittaker to a wider audience ahead of a bigger national night later in the year.

“He will fight at the end of June in America at the Boots Ennis gala. That’s good. Show him to a global audience. Then he will come back here in overdue summer, maybe early September and fight in Birmingham in a huge fight,” Adam Smith said in an interview with Sport Boxing.

Smith also named British opponents who could be next, naming Lyndon Arthur, Brad Rea and Craig Richards as possible options once Whittaker returns home.

Smith believes that in the long term, bigger domestic fights with Joshua Buatsi and Anthony Yard should come within the next year if Whittaker continues to win.

“Buatsis and Yards need to be delivered within the next 6-12 months.”

Whittaker has had a lot of notoriety since turning pro, but the activity and matchmaking are looking more grave now. The next two fights should tell more than the first ten.

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Oscar De La Hoya admits that he would consider returning on one condition

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Oscar De La Hoya admits he would consider comeback under one condition

Six-division world champion and Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya hasn’t fought since 2008, but revealed he would be willing to return for one fighter.

De La Hoya is a newfangled pound-for-pound legend, being one of only two six-division champions in the history of the sport – joined by Filipino fan favorite Manny Pacquiao, who has reached eighth in this ultra-elite club.

While De La Hoya has moved on to promote the sport, “Pac Man” recently returned to the pro ranks, challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title last July in an attempt to break his own record as boxing’s oldest 147-pound ruler.

Pacquiao could only get a draw in that fight, but now he’s ready for an even bigger fight – at least financially – after signing a contract for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, who defeated him in 2015 in the “Fight of the Century.”

Time will tell whether this fight will have an impact on Mayweather’s renowned 50-0 record or not. “TBE” apparently wants to change his contract to an exhibition fight despite signing a contract for sanctioned competition.

If that fight takes place in September, Mayweather will come out on top again, De La Hoya said Fighting the noise that he would also be willing to have a rematch with Mayweather.

“I am a fighter. I will always be a fighter. If Mayweather beats Pacquiao, Floyd, you owe me a rematch! Let’s go!”

Mayweather defeated De La Hoya by split decision to win the WBC super lightweight title in 2007, and De La Hoya still maintains he deserved to win the fight.

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The Day Wilder vs. Joshua fight died after eight years of failure

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Today is April 24, 2026, and after eight arduous years of trying, the Deontay Wilder vs. Anthony Joshua fight is off the table for good, ending one of boxing’s longest-running failed negotiations.

The last window closes

Both sides had one good opportunity to get the job done and promoter Eddie Hearn now closed it down tough. The Matchroom boss has outlined the level of opponent Joshua’s next fight will be aimed at, and it won’t be thrilling for those still hoping for Wilder.

Hearn initially branded Wilder a ‘warm-up’ for Joshua after the ‘Bronze Bomber’ sent Derek Chisora ​​to the points. However, less than a few weeks later, that position appears to have evaporated.

Instead, Joshua will now likely face lower-level opponents outside the top 15 to shake off the ring rust. It is unclear whether these instructions are coming directly from Saudi Arabia or not, but the former two-time heavyweight champion is not expected to enter a potential fight with Tyson Fury this fall after beating the YouTuber over the course of five one-sided rounds.

The Path of Fury takes priority

Joshua, who recorded wins over the likes of Otto Wallin and Jermaine Franklin before suffering a devastating stoppage defeat to Daniel Dubois, is currently in advanced talks with Fury following his performance on Saturday after “The Gypsy King” defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Once negotiations are finalized and the fight is secured, British fans can look forward to the most crucial heavyweight battle in the British Isles since Frank Bruno vs. Lennox Lewis.

To achieve that, Joshua needs to fight a transition fight, and that means he won’t take any chances against Wilder, despite the American’s dwindling strength.

Wilder will now be forced to leave, and given his current form, he may struggle to maintain his current position until any Fury series ends.

Joshua vs. Fury could stretch into two or even three fights, while Wilder will turn 41 in October, which puts him firmly on the wrong side of the age divide.

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How it all started

The attention for the former WBC ruler could instead turn to Andy Ruiz Jr., who – as WBN reported exclusively in 2020 – was once lined up for a massive pay-per-view clash with Wilder after the Fury trilogy.

It never materialized, but it remains one of the few remaining realistic options that still holds real intrigue.

The plan began with Shelly Finkel’s phone call to WBN in June 2018. It will end in a whimper as Joshua and Hearn choose their next move ahead of the Fury fight.

How it ended

Eight years later, it has only come close to reaching significance once, in 2023, and even then the Day of Reckoning plan fell through.

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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Read the full biography.

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