FILE PHOTO: Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman (R) cheers at remarks by U.S. President Barack Obama at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Phoenix Awards dinner in Washington, D.C. September 24, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Theiler (UNITED STATES)/File Photo
ISTANBUL, March 22 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist George Foreman, has died, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, his family announced Friday.
He was 76.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers, and kindly ask for privacy as we honor the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own," the family said.
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His family described him in a statement on Instagram as a preacher, husband, father and grandfather who lived with faith and purpose.
They highlighted his boxing achievements and efforts to preserve his legacy.
Foreman won Olympic gold in 1968 and later became heavyweight champion twice -- in 1973 and 1994. He was also known for his work as a minister and businessman after retiring from boxing.
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