George Foreman, the two-time heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medalist whose legendary rivalry with Muhammad Ali culminated in the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" title bout, died Friday at the age of 76, according to a verified social media account dedicated to Foreman.

Known as one of the most powerful punchers in boxing history, Foreman won Olympic gold in only his 25th amateur fight, devastated one of the all-time greats in Joe Frazier and went on to retain the heavyweight title twice before his now-iconic 1974 fight with Ali in Zaire, which is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Foreman, a dedicated Christian, became an ordained minister after losing his second professional boxing match in 1977 and retired from the sport. But in 1987, he returned to the ring at the age of 38.

In 1994, Foreman stunned the boxing world when he won the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles by defeating Michael Moorer. It was 20 years after his loss to Ali.

Outside of boxing, Foreman enjoyed major success as an entrepreneur, with his "George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine” product debuting in 1994 and going on to sell more than 100 million units worldwide.

He also launched a clothing line and a short-lived reality TV show starring himself with his wife and 12 children – including five boys named George.

A young Foreman strikes a heavy bag in this undated photo. Foreman grew up as one of seven children in the troubled Fifth Ward in Houston. He joined the Job Corps when he was 16, doing construction work and forestry — and it was there that he met Job Corps counsellor and boxing coach Doc Broaddus.
A young Foreman strikes a heavy bag in this undated photo. Foreman grew up as one of seven children in the troubled Fifth Ward in Houston. He joined the Job Corps when he was 16, doing construction work and forestry — and it was there that he met Job Corps counsellor and boxing coach Doc Broaddus.
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Foreman boxes Romania's Ion Alexe at the Summer Olympics in 1968. Foreman went on to win the gold medal in the heavyweight division.
Foreman boxes Romania's Ion Alexe at the Summer Olympics in 1968. Foreman went on to win the gold medal in the heavyweight division.
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Foreman wears his Olympic gold medal while visiting the Job Corps headquarters in Washington, DC, in 1968.
Foreman wears his Olympic gold medal while visiting the Job Corps headquarters in Washington, DC, in 1968.
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Foreman hands out miniature American flags at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1969.
Foreman hands out miniature American flags at New York's Madison Square Garden in 1969.
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Muhammad Ali taunts Foreman in San Diego in 1972. They would meet in the ring a couple of years later.
Muhammad Ali taunts Foreman in San Diego in 1972. They would meet in the ring a couple of years later.
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Foreman goofs around with comedian Bob Hope before the taping of a TV special in January 1973.
Foreman goofs around with comedian Bob Hope before the taping of a TV special in January 1973.
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Foreman punches Frazier during their title fight on January 22, 1973. "Down goes Frazier!" was the iconic call from TV broadcaster Howard Cosell as Foreman won in the second round.
Foreman punches Frazier during their title fight on January 22, 1973. "Down goes Frazier!" was the iconic call from TV broadcaster Howard Cosell as Foreman won in the second round.
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Foreman, with his new title belt, meets with then-California Gov. Ronald Reagan in Reagan's office in February 1973.
Foreman, with his new title belt, meets with then-California Gov. Ronald Reagan in Reagan's office in February 1973.
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Foreman's fist is photographed in the lead-up to his title fight with Muhammad Ali in 1974. Foreman was known as one of the most powerful punchers in history.
Foreman's fist is photographed in the lead-up to his title fight with Muhammad Ali in 1974. Foreman was known as one of the most powerful punchers in history.
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Foreman hits the canvas for the first time in his career, during the “Rumble in the Jungle” fight against Muhammad Ali on October 30, 1974. Ali used his now-famous "rope-a-dope" strategy to tire out the heavy-hitting Foreman and win with an eighth-round knockout. It was Foreman's first professional loss.
Foreman hits the canvas for the first time in his career, during the “Rumble in the Jungle” fight against Muhammad Ali on October 30, 1974. Ali used his now-famous "rope-a-dope" strategy to tire out the heavy-hitting Foreman and win with an eighth-round knockout. It was Foreman's first professional loss.
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Foreman hoists a steer on his shoulders in 1975.
Foreman hoists a steer on his shoulders in 1975.
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Foreman plays a part in the 1975 film "Let's Do It Again," which was directed by Sidney Poitier.
Foreman plays a part in the 1975 film "Let's Do It Again," which was directed by Sidney Poitier.
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Foreman gets a kiss from his daughter Michi at a gym located on his farm in Marshall, Texas, in 1976.
Foreman gets a kiss from his daughter Michi at a gym located on his farm in Marshall, Texas, in 1976.
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Foreman fights Jimmy Young in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1977. Young won the fight by unanimous decision, and Foreman retired afterward.
Foreman fights Jimmy Young in San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1977. Young won the fight by unanimous decision, and Foreman retired afterward.
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Foreman, who said he had a deeply religious experience following his loss to Young and became a preacher, reads to his congregation during a prayer meeting in Houston in 1981.
Foreman, who said he had a deeply religious experience following his loss to Young and became a preacher, reads to his congregation during a prayer meeting in Houston in 1981.
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Foreman holds his 1-week-old son, George Foreman III, in Houston in 1983. He had five sons and seven daughters. All of his sons are named George.
Foreman holds his 1-week-old son, George Foreman III, in Houston in 1983. He had five sons and seven daughters. All of his sons are named George.
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Foreman trains in 1988. He returned to the ring in 1987, 10 years after his loss to Young.
Foreman trains in 1988. He returned to the ring in 1987, 10 years after his loss to Young.
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Foreman poses by a painting of himself in Minneapolis in 1990.
Foreman poses by a painting of himself in Minneapolis in 1990.
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Foreman fought heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in 1991 but lost by decision. It was billed as the "Battle of the Ages."
Foreman fought heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in 1991 but lost by decision. It was billed as the "Battle of the Ages."
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In 1993 and 1994, Foreman starred in a sitcom, "George." He played a retired boxer who takes on a new challenge when he starts an after-school program for feisty problem students.
In 1993 and 1994, Foreman starred in a sitcom, "George." He played a retired boxer who takes on a new challenge when he starts an after-school program for feisty problem students.
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Foreman plays the Incredible Hulk during a Saturday Night Live skit in 1994.
Foreman plays the Incredible Hulk during a Saturday Night Live skit in 1994.
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Foreman, at the age of 45, knocked out heavyweight champion Michael Moorer on November 5, 1994. Moorer was 26.
Foreman, at the age of 45, knocked out heavyweight champion Michael Moorer on November 5, 1994. Moorer was 26.
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Foreman arrives at a news conference in New York a week after he regained the heavyweight title.
Foreman arrives at a news conference in New York a week after he regained the heavyweight title.
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Foreman is directed on the set of a commercial in 1994.
Foreman is directed on the set of a commercial in 1994.
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Foreman poses with a copy of his autobiography, "By George," at a book signing in New York in 1995.
Foreman poses with a copy of his autobiography, "By George," at a book signing in New York in 1995.
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Foreman jokes around with fans following a workout at a gym in Tokyo in 1996.
Foreman jokes around with fans following a workout at a gym in Tokyo in 1996.
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Foreman talks with an audience following a workout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1997.
Foreman talks with an audience following a workout in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in 1997.
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Foreman and Ali are seen backstage at the Academy Awards in 1997. The two legends were the subjects of the Oscar-winning documentary “When We Were Kings,” which was produced by David Sonenberg, left.
Foreman and Ali are seen backstage at the Academy Awards in 1997. The two legends were the subjects of the Oscar-winning documentary “When We Were Kings,” which was produced by David Sonenberg, left.
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Foreman waves as he is greeted at the World Boxing Hall Of Fame's Banquet of Champions in 2002.
Foreman waves as he is greeted at the World Boxing Hall Of Fame's Banquet of Champions in 2002.
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Foreman shows off one of his George Foreman grills in London in 2003. It went on to sell more than 100 million units worldwide.
Foreman shows off one of his George Foreman grills in London in 2003. It went on to sell more than 100 million units worldwide.
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Foreman works as a boxing commentator during the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006.
Foreman works as a boxing commentator during the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006.
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Foreman looks at a training video alongside his son George Foreman III in 2009. The younger Foreman was set to make his professional boxing debut later that week.
Foreman looks at a training video alongside his son George Foreman III in 2009. The younger Foreman was set to make his professional boxing debut later that week.
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Foreman appears in an episode of the reality TV show “Better Late than Never” in 2015. With him, from left, are Jeff Dye, Terry Bradshaw, Henry Winkler and William Shatner.
Foreman appears in an episode of the reality TV show “Better Late than Never” in 2015. With him, from left, are Jeff Dye, Terry Bradshaw, Henry Winkler and William Shatner.
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Foreman appears on an episode of "The Masked Singer" in 2022.
Foreman appears on an episode of "The Masked Singer" in 2022.
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Foreman attends the world premiere of the 2023 film "Big George Foreman," which was based on his life.
Foreman attends the world premiere of the 2023 film "Big George Foreman," which was based on his life.
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