Houston remembers boxing legend George Foreman during downtown memorial service

The service for Foreman, who died March 21 at age 76, brought out many notables from his life growing up in Houston's Fifth Ward and from his boxing career, which saw Foreman win two heavyweight titles and an Olympic gold medal.

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George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight from Houston, who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a surprising champion and successful businessman, died Friday night. He was 76.

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George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight from Houston who became a beloved champion, dies at 76

Foreman, who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before his inspiring second act as a surprising champion and successful businessman, died Friday night.

Houston Public Media