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Boxing heavyweight champion, George Foreman, dies at 76

Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and successful entrepreneur George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76.

His family announced that he died peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

“With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr, who peacefully departed on March 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones,” his family said in a statement posted on the boxer’s official Instagram page.

“We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers and kindly ask for privacy as we honour the extraordinary life of a man we were blessed to call our own.”

Born in 1949 in Houston, Texas, Foreman overcame a challenging upbringing, finding direction through the Job Corps programme, where he discovered boxing.

“At 13 years old, George was about 6-foot-2, 200 pounds and the terrorist in the neighbourhood,” his younger brother Roy told the BBC in 2024.

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“And when you’re bigger and stronger and think you’re better than everyone else, you take things.”
Foreman’s athletic ability was shown when he won a gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics.

At 19, he crushed his way to the super-heavyweight title, brandishing an American flag in the ring just days after Tommie Smith and John Carlos’ historic Black Power salute.

Standing 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) and known as ‘Big George’, he was a formidable presence in the heavyweight division.

His destructive power and quickness propelled him fast up the professional ranks. In 1973, he won the heavyweight belt by destroying Joe Frazier in two rounds.

By October 1974, when Foreman defended his title against Muhammad Ali in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), he had a perfect 40-0 record.

Ali’s ‘rope-a-dope’ tactic wore him down, and tired, Foreman gave up in the eighth round.

Foreman’s impact on boxing and beyond is permanent.

A two-time heavyweight champion, an Olympic gold medallist, a preacher, an entrepreneur, and a devoted family man, his life was one of success, atonement, and reinvention.

Boxing heavyweight champion, George Foreman, dies at 76

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The Rock’s Daughter Ava Officially Dating WWE NXT Superstar Tatyanna Dumas

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The Rock’s Daughter Ava Officially Dating WWE NXT Superstar Tatyanna Dumas

Simone Johnson, daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and WWE performer under the ring name Ava, has officially confirmed her relationship with fellow WWE NXT wrestler Tatyanna Dumas. The couple announced their romance with a heartfelt Instagram Reel, sharing personal moments and publicly celebrating their bond.

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Reacting to the announcement, The Rock wrote: “Crying screaming throwing up. I am so lucky,” expressing his joy at the milestone in his daughter’s life. Fans and followers across social media have warmly welcomed the news, praising the couple for their openness.

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The relationship had been hinted at earlier this year, when the pair were seen together at the UK premiere of Johnson’s film The Smashing Machine. At the time, Dwayne Johnson playfully commented on a video of the couple, saying: “Break out the Teremana ladies.”

Simone Johnson signed with WWE in February 2020 and currently serves as General Manager of the NXT brand, while Dumas joined the company earlier in 2025 and made her on-screen debut during the WWE LFG show.

The announcement has drawn significant attention in the wrestling world, marking one of the most high-profile WWE relationships to be publicly confirmed this year. Fans have praised the couple for celebrating their relationship while maintaining their professional careers in WWE.

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Carragher Hits Back at Mohamed Salah, Says Egypt Star Has ‘Won Nothing Internationally’

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Carragher Hits Back at Mohamed Salah, Says Egypt Star Has ‘Won Nothing Internationally’

Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has issued a fiery response to Mohamed Salah following the Egyptian’s explosive comments after Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Leeds United, insisting the forward must remember he “hasn’t won anything for Egypt” at international level.

Salah, who was dropped for a third consecutive match, said the club had “thrown him under a bus”, triggering backlash from fans, pundits and within the club. His remarks have reportedly contributed to his exclusion from the squad travelling to face Inter Milan in Tuesday night’s Champions League clash.

Speaking on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football, Carragher suggested Salah’s comments were strategically timed and likely influenced by his agent to undermine manager Arne Slot and possibly push for an exit.

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Carragher said:
“One thing I want to remind Mo Salah of is that before he came to Liverpool, he was known as the guy who failed at Chelsea. That’s a fact. He’d never won a major trophy.”

He added that despite being regarded as Egypt’s greatest-ever footballer, Salah has never won the Africa Cup of Nations, even though the country is the most successful nation in AFCON history.

Carragher emphasised that Salah’s success at Liverpool came through collective effort, noting:
“You weren’t a big star before you came to Liverpool. You haven’t really won anything with Egypt. What that tells you is that no matter how good a player you are, you need help from your team-mates, your manager and the fans.”

The former defender criticised Salah’s post-match tone, saying his comments centred too much on “me, me, me”, at a time when Liverpool are struggling for form.

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Real Madrid Eye Shock Move for Mohamed Salah as Liverpool Crisis Deepens

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Real Madrid Eye Shock Move for Mohamed Salah as Liverpool Crisis Deepens

Real Madrid are reportedly considering a January swoop for Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, as tensions escalate between the Egyptian star and the Anfield hierarchy amid a turbulent season for the Reds.

Liverpool, who began the campaign with seven straight wins, have collapsed dramatically, securing just one victory in their last 15 matches across all competitions. The slump worsened after a painful 3–3 draw with Leeds United, followed by Salah’s blunt post-match comments accusing the club of “throwing him under the bus” and revealing he no longer has a working relationship with manager Arne Slot.

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The fallout has fuelled speculation about Salah’s future, with Al-Hilal and San Diego FC previously linked. But new reports from Spanish outlet Fichajes, relayed via Football365, claim Real Madrid have now “entered the race” in what could become one of the most significant transfers of the winter window.

According to the report, Madrid are struggling for output on the right wing and view Salah as a proven, immediate solution due to his elite experience, exceptional goalscoring record, and leadership qualities. The club is said to have already proposed an “explosive exchange deal” to lure the Egyptian to the Bernabéu.

With Liverpool in crisis and Salah openly frustrated, the stage may be set for a dramatic transfer battle as January approaches.

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