Donald Trump pays emotional tribute to George Foreman after boxing nice dies at 76: 'I knew him properly'

President Trump has paid tribute to the nice George Foreman, after his demise was introduced on Friday on the age of 76.

‘George Foreman is useless. What a GREAT FIGHTER!!!’ Trump wrote on Reality Social on Saturday.

‘He had, with out query, the heaviest and largest punch within the historical past of boxing. Except for Ali, if you acquired hit, you went down.

‘He was one thing actually Particular, however above all, he was a Nice Individual, with a character that was greater than life.

‘I knew him properly, and he might be missed. Warmest condolences to his fantastic household.’

Information of his passing got here from an announcement from his household on social media. They wrote: ‘Our hearts are damaged. With profound sorrow, we introduced the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman St. who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025 surrounded by family members.

Donald Trump pictured alongside George Foreman and Evander Holyfield again in 1991

‘A religious preacher, a loyal husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and nice grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering religion, humility, and objective.

‘Humanitarian, an Olympian, and two time heavyweight champion of the world, he was deeply revered – a drive for good, a person of self-discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, combating tirelessly to protect his good title – for his household.

‘We’re grateful for the outpouring of affection and prayers, and kindly ask for privateness as we honor the extraordinary lifetime of a person we have been blessed to name our personal.’

Foreman was a two-time world heavyweight champion and gained Olympic gold in Mexico Metropolis in 1968. He is among the nice second acts in sports activities after reclaiming the heavyweight crown after popping out of retirement.

He fought in two of essentially the most iconic boxing occasions of all time, taking up Joe Frazier in ‘The Battle of the Century’ in 1971 after which Muhammad Ali in ‘The Rumble within the Jungle’ in 1974.