David Haye pays touching tribute to boxing legend on GB News

“He lost in a high profile fight against Muhammad Ali and 20 years later, he goes on and does the unthinkable and defeats a 26-year-old Michael Moorer when he was a massive, massive underdog”, Haye said.

This extraordinary achievement came in 1994 when Foreman, at age 46, reclaimed the heavyweight championship by defeating Michael Moorer.

“He proved his greatness,” Haye added, highlighting the unprecedented nature of Foreman’s late-career success.

Beyond his boxing achievements, Foreman was known as “a devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather”, according to his family’s statement.

He became a successful entrepreneur, most notably as the face of the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units.

Foreman retired from boxing for good in 1999, finishing his career with 76 wins and five losses.

He is survived by his wife Mary Joan Martelly and 11 children.