Mike Tyson Breaks His Silence on George Foreman’s Death
Boxing icon Mike Tyson has expressed his grief over the passing of George Foreman, who died at the age of 76.
Shortly after Foreman’s family announced the heartbreaking news on Instagram, Tyson took to X (formerly Twitter) to honor the late champion. Sharing two photos of them together, he wrote: “Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.”
Foreman was one of the most revered figures in boxing history, known for his two-time reign as world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medal victory in 1968. His remarkable career saw him retire, only to stage a historic comeback and reclaim the heavyweight title at 45—making him the oldest boxer to achieve the feat.
He participated in some of boxing’s most legendary fights, including “The Fight of the Century” against Joe Frazier in 1971 and the iconic “Rumble in the Jungle” bout with Muhammad Ali in 1974.
His family released an emotional statement confirming his passing:
“Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr., who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.
An Olympian, two-time heavyweight champion, and humanitarian, he was deeply respected—a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy.
We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”
Beyond his dominance in the ring, Foreman became an influential figure outside of boxing, known for his business ventures, philanthropy, and motivational speaking.
Interestingly, Foreman and Tyson were often linked in discussions about dream heavyweight matchups, but they never faced each other in the ring. Some reports over the years suggested that Tyson was hesitant to fight Foreman.
Bobby Goodman, a former associate of Don King, claimed in a 2005 interview that Tyson wanted no part of a potential showdown with Foreman, despite King’s insistence that the fight would generate massive pay-per-view revenue.
“Tyson got up and screamed at King, saying, ‘I’m not fighting that [expletive] animal! If you love him so much, you fight him!'” Goodman recalled.
Despite their never sharing the ring, Tyson’s heartfelt tribute underscores the respect and admiration he held for Foreman, a fighter whose legacy extends far beyond boxing.
