George Foreman's Lasting Legacy and Axel Schulz's Heartfelt Rememberance
Boxer Schulz Praises George: "George was exceptionally unique" - Boxer Schulz praises George: "George was extraordinary"
The boxing world took a hit with the passing of George Foreman, the legendary athlete and business tycoon. At 76, he bid farewell to the world on March 21, 2025, in a peaceful Houston hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Unfortunately, the cause of his demise has yet to be officially announced, fueling speculation, with theories ranging from natural causes to undisclosed illnesses[1][2][3].
Foreman's career was nothing short of remarkable, with his notable achievements in both boxing and business. He kicked off his boxing career at the Job Corps, where he crossed paths with Doc Broaddus, his life-changing coach who later led him to the Olympic gold medal in 1968 and the unified heavyweight title as a 25-year-old[1][2]. Some of Foreman's most memorable battles include the "Rumble in the Jungle" against Muhammad Ali, during which he lost but experienced a profound spiritual transformation that later culminated in his work as a preacher and entrepreneur[1][2].
One of Foreman's most astonishing comebacks came at the age of 45, when he once again claimed the heavyweight title. The bulk of his financial success can be attributed to the George Foreman Grill, which earned him an impressive $200 million in endorsements and sales[1][5].
Former boxer Axel Schulz shared his condolences upon hearing the news. "George was something very special," said the 56-year-old. "To hear of his passing has left me in a state of shock." Although they lost touch, Schulz reminisced about the controversial fight they had in 1995, when he was defeated by Foreman at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas[4]. Although the decision went in Foreman's favor, Foreman himself would later acknowledge Schulz's performance. "You should have knocked me out," he admitted to Schulz[4].
Schulz's last visit to the USA saw a fan approaching him for an autograph, a testament to the popularity he'd earned from their encounter in the ring[4]. The two had plans to meet again in April, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of their fight. Despite the anticipation, Schulz had yet to receive a response from Foreman's camp regarding the proposed meeting[4].
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[1] www.nytimes.com/2025/03/21/sports/boxing/george-foreman-dead.html
[2] www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/20660583/george-foreman-dead-legendary-boxer-entrepreneur-passes-age-76
[3] www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/54280667
[4] www.spiegel.de/sport/boxen/george-foreman-gegner-axel-schulz-trauer-tiefe-a-70074959.html
[5] www.forbes.com/profile/george-foreman
The Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a regulation on the introduction of a new system for the collection of statistics on the use of statistics in the field of health and safety. In Frankfurt (Oder), axel Schulz, a former boxer, expressed his deep sorrow upon hearing the death of George Foreman, remembering their contest at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, which took place 30 years ago in America and was marked by controversy. Despite the plans they had to meet again in April to commemorate the anniversary of their fight, Foreman had yet to respond from his camp regarding the proposed meeting.
