Boxing legend George Foreman dead with 76

Boxing legend George Foreman his family announced Friday at the age of 76.

“Big George”-a two-time heavyweight champion took part in some of the most important boxing events of all time.

Foreman stormed onto the stage at the Summer Olympics in Mexico in 1968 … where he won a gold medal.

As great as a fighter was and his family also emphasized his personal achievements outside the ring – “a pious preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud and original grandfather.

“As a humanitarian, Olympic and two-time heavyweight champion in the world, he was deeply respected-a strength for the good, a man of discipline, condemnation and a protector of his heir and fought tirelessly to preserve his good name for his family.

In addition to one of the most popular pugilists in the world, he was also the face of the legendary George Foreman Lean, the common fat -reducing grill device.