Like the rest of the boxing world, former multi-division champion Thomas Hearns mourns the death of George Foreman Jr. and took to social media to raise a thought in memory of the great champion.
In an Instagram post, 66-year-old Hearns said goodbye and paid tribute to the former two-time world heavyweight champion.
“Rest in peace, Big George,” Hearns wrote in the post showing an old photo of him with Foreman. “A true icon in and out of the ring, George Foreman’s legacy will live on forever. He was a warrior, a gentleman and an example of resilience. His impact on boxing and the lives he touched will never fade.”
Thomas Hearns said goodbye to George Foreman
Hearns, who won world titles in five different weight classes, also thanked Foreman for “the moments we shared, the wisdom he imparted to us and the memories that will last a lifetime.”
“Rest in peace, champion,” Hearns concluded with his emotional message.
Foreman was undoubtedly a true boxing icon. He won the heavyweight belt for the first time after defeating Joe Frazier in the legendary 1973 fight in Jamaica, immortalized by Howard Cosell’s memorable call: “Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!”
Foreman retired from boxing in 1977, but returned to the ring 10 years later. In 1994, at the age of 45, he made history by defeating Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history.
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