That day, a man stood up and introduced himself, “I’m George Foreman, the Heavyweight Champion of the World.” There was a brief murmur, especially among the youth who typically sat in the rear of the church.

George Foreman, the legendary heavyweight boxer known for his fierce battles in the ring—including his iconic showdown with Muhammad Ali in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’—passed away on Friday at the age of 76.