He rose from a poor family of seven children in Texas. His single mother had a hard time providing for and controlling George. Foreman had to hide his family’s dire circumstances by carrying a lunch bag without food.
George Foreman died at the age of 76 on March 21. The former heavyweight champion’s name will outlive him. All five of his sons were called George Foreman. Even one of his seven daughters was called Georgetta.
The names of the progeny are not his only legacy. Foreman was a fearsome puncher who understood the power of branding. He will be remembered as a marketing genius more than a sportsman.
