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Legend gone ‘My heart breaks’: Mike Tyson leads tributes to boxer George Foreman as Rumble in the Jungle icon dies age 76

GEORGE FOREMAN’S incredible career, life and legacy has been celebrated by boxing. The 76-year-old heavyweight icon died on Friday, his proud family announced. 8 George Foreman has died at the age of 76Credit: Rex 8 The heavyweight icon passed away on FridayCredit: AP 8 The Punching Preacher won Olympic gold and had two reigns as […]

GEORGE FOREMAN’S incredible career, life and legacy has been celebrated by boxing.

The 76-year-old heavyweight icon died on Friday, his proud family announced.

Headshot of George Foreman.

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George Foreman has died at the age of 76Credit: Rex

George Foreman flexing his muscles at a weigh-in.

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The heavyweight icon passed away on FridayCredit: AP

George Foreman holding up his IBF Heavyweight Championship belts.

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The Punching Preacher won Olympic gold and had two reigns as heavyweight world championCredit: AP:Associated Press

George Foreman signing an autograph.

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He leaves behind a multi-million pound grill empire for his familyCredit: Getty

The Punching Preacher leaves behind an Olympic gold medal, two world title reigns, perhaps the most incredible comeback in sporting history, and a multi-million pound grill empire that will have secured his proud family for generations.

Mike Tyson led the tributes, writing: “Condolences to George Foreman’s family.

“His contribution to boxing and beyond will never be forgotten.”

Team GB super-heavy 2000 gold winner Audley Harrison added: “RIP to one of the greatest to ever do it.

Source: thesun.co.uk

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