The cultural impact of champion George Foreman

With the recent death of heavyweight champion George Foreman, his legacy was larger than life.

Foreman had a far-reaching, most valuable impact on not just the sport of boxing but on the world.

Foreman’s death was announced via social media:

“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose. A humanitarian, an Olympian and two-time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply respected. A force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name — for his family.”

It is impossible to ignore the greatness that Foreman exhibited in the ring.

Foreman dominated boxing for a time with a 76-5 record (68 coming by knockout), but he was an integral part to some of boxing biggest moments in the modern era.

Although George Foreman officially retired from professional boxing in 1997, his cultural impact has continued to make ripples almost thirty years after the fact.

At one point, Foreman even starred in his own sitcom on ABC in the 90s,“George” as a retired boxing champion, who much like his real life, helped kids in an after-school program.

The cultural impact of George Foreman and his world-class spirit even worked its way in the hit NBC show “The Office”.

Who could forget one sign of his legacy, the George Foreman Grill! It was a staple for every single person and college student in the dorms that wanted to make healthier meals.

Being a warm, funny, and dominant athlete clearly served George Foreman in this life and well into the next.