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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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Vasyl Lomachenko retired Boxinginsider.com Promotions

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By: Sean Crose

At one point he was probably the largest in history – even better than Sugar Ray Robinson. Although this bold claim did not ultimately maintain, there is no doubt that Vasyl Lomachenko, who announced his pension, left his trail in the boxing sport. “First of all,” he said in the film on Instagram – “I want to thank our Lord, Jesus Christ for everything he did for me, for leading a proud newborn man through a path that routinely showed me that fame, heritage and recognition are not a real goal of life.”

Indeed, often conceited Lomachenko seemed both mature and modest in the film. “I am grateful for every victory and every failure, both in the ring and in life,” he said. “I am grateful that when my career is coming to an end, I gained clarity about the direction in which a person must undertake to achieve a real victory – not only in the ring, but in overcoming the ancient self. Only then can you receive your real reward.”

The fighter known as “Loma” then praised his parents. “Thank God for my wonderful, straightforward and kind parents – for their concern, their love and warmth that I felt throughout my life. My father not only taught me boxing art, but also how to be a role model for my own children, in the same way as he was always for me … I made a lot of mistakes in my life and in the gym, but he was always on my side, improving me in the event of

After turning to him and thanks, Lomachenko drew attention to the fans. “Of course, I wouldn’t be skillful either, so as not to thank you, my dear boxing fans around the world,” he said. “You have always supported me with my passion and experienced unforgettable fights next to me for over a decade. I hope you still love this sport, because people who enter the ring, risk their health because of their families. Peace for everyone, please bless your people.”

The history of Lomachenko is fascinating. After all time appeared from amateurs, he fought for the title of world champion in his second professional fight, losing to the game and the scorching Orlando Solido in 2014. After that, the man ran, who was almost terrifying. Indeed, Lomachenko had four opponents in a row, they stopped on the stools between the rounds, so impressive was his rapid set of skills.

The second defeat suffered a second defeat after a close fight against Teofimo Lopez with the world airy supremation in autumn 2020, and then won three in a row, after which he abandoned the controversial close decision about Devin Haney last year.

Undoubtedly, the 37 -year -old Lomachenko had a professional career for himself. His retirement is well earned.

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How to watch the top -class boxing: Davis vs. de los santos on ESPN+

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The delicate master WBO Keyshawn Davis defends his crown against Edwin de los Santos in the highest boxing at the main ESPN event on Saturday at the Scope Arena Arena in Norfolk, Virginia.

Davis (13-0, 9 Kos), delicate in the third position of ESPN, returns to his hometown for its first title defense after conquering the belt with the knockout of Denys Berinchyk in the fourth round in February. Davis’s victory meant the first defeat of Berinchyk’s career.

De los Santos (16-2, 14 KO) went a distance with the undefeated Shakur Stevenson to the empty WBC championship in his last fight in November 2023. De los Santos lost the fight with a unanimous decision.

Delicate Abdullah Mason and Jeremia Nakathila will compete in a 10-round coefficient. Mason (18-0, 16 KO) tries to continue its scorching series after opening the year with wins with a knockout.

Nakathila (26-4, 21 KO) passed 3-0 with two knockouts in 2024. After two losses in 2023.

Also on the highest boxing on ESPN: Keyshawn vs. De los Santos Fight Card:

  • Junior Welter Wweights Kelvin Davis (15-0, 8 KO) and Nahir Albright (16-2, 7 KO) are trying in a fight planned for 10 rounds.

  • Tiger Johnson (15-0, 7 KO) and Janelson Boczeica (17-3-1, 11 KO) are set to the 10-runder between the welterweight.

  • Troy Isley (14-0, 5 KO) and Eoundi Michel William (16-1, 12 KO) will compete in a 10-round medium weight fight.

  • The welcome Keon Davis (3-0, 2 KO) and Michael Velez-Garcia (3-0, 2 KO) struggle on six rounds.

  • EURI CEDENO (11-0-1, 10 KO) will face Abela (18-3-1, 9 KO) in the fight for an average weight of 10 rounds.

  • Lightweight Daric Davis (6-0, 6 KO) and Naheem Parker (5-2, 2 KO) are fighting for six rounds.

  • Patrick O’Connor Patrick O’Connor debuts against Marcus Smith (2-1, 2 KO) in a duel planned for four rounds.

Where can I watch the top -class boxing on ESPN: Keyshawn vs. De los Santos Fight Card?

The report starts on Saturday at 17:10 et ESPN+ AND Disney+. The main card is to start at 22:00 et.

Additional cover before the fight:

Boxing boxing: Keyshawn vs. de los santos conference press: 14.00 et on ESPN+ and Disney+

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Check the ESPN Boxing Hub website to get the latest news, functions, schedules, rankings and others.

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The boxing legend of Vasily Lomachenko announces a pension

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Image: Bradley: Davis vs. Lomachenko a Toss-Up, Not a Foregone Conclusion

Former world champion with three divisions, Vasily Lomachenko, retired after 12 years in the PRO game. Two-time Olympic gold medalist Lomachenko (18-3, 12 KO) apparently burned out in sport due to injury, lack of motivation and willingness to spend time with his family.

Lomachenko in retirement: End of the era

The Vasily Record as an amateur is 396-1. Many boxing fans will agree that if Ukrainian Luchenko had changed a professional earlier, he would achieve much more because he spent several of his best years in amateur ranks, winning medals and dominating.

Burnout, injuries, family: Loma Out

  • No motivation
  • Back problems
  • Family
  • Content with heritage
  • Age: 37

If Lomachenko remained in 126 and 130, where he was more suitable in terms of size, he would still be dominant and seen as warrior No. 1 in these weight classes. He was exceeded by his opponents in a slight weight when he got up in 2018.

His fight with much larger Devin Haney in 2023 was an example of Lomachenko’s lack of size for a division of 135 pounds. Despite this, he decided to stay in the weight class, instead of returning to 130 after losing the controversial decision about Devin.

The luxurious now and do not need money, 37-year-old Loma decided to hang gloves. He fought for the last time a year ago, when he knocked out the former united lightweight champion, George Cambosos Jr. In the 11th round, to capture the free title IBF 135-LB on May 12, 2024 in Perth, Australia.

Gervonta Davis, WBA master, hoped to fight Lomachenko in union, but the fight did not occur because the rest of 2024 was elected.

Along with the retirement of Vasily, his lightweight IBF title becomes empty, and the fleeting champion Raymond Muratalla is to be raised to the full belt holder with this organization. For the highest rank, this is positive because it is with them and maintains the title of IBF in their possession.

Last updated 06/05/2025

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