George Foreman reminisced over Rumble in the Jungle in one of his final Instagram posts before his death: Best time of my life
George Foreman celebrated the “best time of my life” just months before his death as he reminisced on his 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” epic against Muhammad Ali.The legendary boxer-turned-entrepreneur memorialized the 50th anniversary of the famous Africa bout by chowing down a slice of cake with a huge grin.“Can you believe 50 years ago, the “Rumble in the Jungle,” fighting Muhammad Ali.Looking back at the best time of my life—celebrate with me with a slice of cake, as I relive the ‘Rope-a-Dope,'” Foreman wrote on Instagram in one of his last social media posts.Foreman, a two-time world heavyweight champion, died Friday at 78, his family said.“A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grand and great grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose,” Foreman’s family wrote.Described for his humanitarian work before his boxing career that saw win gold at the Olympics and reign supreme twice on the world stage, Foreman was remembered by his family as “devout preacher” and a devoted family patriarch.“He lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility, and purpose,” the family said.“He was deeply respected — a force for good, a man of discipline, conviction, and a protector of his legacy, fighting tirelessly to preserve his good name— for his family.”“Big George’s” smiling profile was shared with his followers on Oct.
30, 2024, half a century after the fight which saw the invention of Ali’s famed technique – the “Rope-a-Dope.”The matchup, held in what was then the Republic of Zaire, pitted the then undisputed heavyweight champion Foreman against Ali in what was seen as one of the greatest sporting events of the century.Ali, a 4-to-1 underdog, surprised boxing fans when he introduced the “Rope-a-Dope,” a tactic used to appear to pin himself up against the ropes, where his opponents would tire themselves with non-injuring blows before he unleashed a torren...