George Foreman’s death “caught me so off guard,” Charles Barkley said in a clip shared by CBS Sports last night. The news “hurts a lot” he added, saying “he was obviously one of the greatest boxers ever, but just a gentle man was a pastor, and this just hurts, man.”
“Boxing and football are my two favorite sports, and I got to know Mr. Foreman a little bit, seen him at all the boxing matches, and I always picked his brain about trying to be an entrepreneur when your career is over,” Barkley said.
Barkley wasn’t the only sports legend who remembered Foreman, who died Friday. “Condolences to George Foreman’s family. His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten,” Mike Tyson wrote on X.
Six-time NBA champion Scottie Pippin also remembered Foreman on the platform. “Rest in peace, George Foreman. Your legacy lives on, champ,” he wrote.
I’m totally heartbroken with news of my dear friend of more than 35 years George Foreman passing away.
I’m finding it difficult to deal with.
I’ll collect my thoughts and have more to say soon about a man that I (and so many others) loved and respectedpic.twitter.com/MYjFrrTCmk
— Michael Buffer (@Michael_Buffer) March 22, 2025
“I’m totally heartbroken with news of my dear friend of more than 35 years George Foreman passing away,” added sports announcer Michael Buffer. “I’m finding it difficult to deal with. I’ll collect my thoughts and have more to say soon about a man that I (and so many others) loved and respected.”
Football player Robert Griffin III added, “Rest in Peace to the LEGENDARY George Foreman who passed away at 76. More than just a boxing World HeavyweightChamp, Olympic Gold Medalist and George Foreman Grill maker. He was a Man of God, a Preacher and the embodiment of Power. Prayers up for Big George and his family.”
Foreman died Friday at 76. His death was confirmed by his family, who said in a statement posted to his Instagram account, “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 grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose.”
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