March 22nd 2025 was the passing of boxing legend George Foreman.
A 2 time World Heavyweight Champion and considered the hardest puncher he ever faced by Muhammed Ali.
He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and The World Boxing Hall of Fame.
Below are just a sample of the great Sports Illustrated covers he grace over the years and finally the NY Post sports page announcing his passing along with ESPN announcement:
LIFE MAGAZINE
March 5th 1971
Ali vs Frazier
These two legends would meet at Madison Square Garden in NYC. Called the "Fight of the Century" by the media, a scheduled 15 round fight for the Heavyweight championship of the world,. Ali was in just his 3rd fight after 2 and 1/2 year absence due to being stripped of the title for refusing induction into the US Army.
Joe Frazier would win a unanimous 15 round decision to become the new champion. This was the first of 3 fights between Ali & Frazier, the "Super Fight II" 1974 and "Thrilla in Manilla" in 1975. Ali would win both of those bouts.
