Former two-time world boxing champion George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76, according to reports from Championat.
Born in 1949 in Texas, Foreman began his boxing career in the heavyweight category in 1969. He achieved remarkable success between 1973 and 1974 when he became the undisputed world champion, holding the WBA, WBC and IBF titles. His exceptional talent earned him the Ring’s Boxer of the Year award twice.
Throughout his career, Foreman recorded an impressive 76 victories, with 68 wins coming by way of knockout, while experiencing five defeats.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports the passing of three-time Olympic champion Buvaisar Saitiev at the age of 49.
