George Foreman has died

Boxing Legacy and Personal Impact

• Many call him a legend and one of the all‑time great heavyweights.
• His late‑career title win in his mid‑40s/late‑40s inspires people who feel “too old” for physical challenges.
• Commenters praise his ring IQ, power, and ability to reinvent himself after setbacks, with multiple recommendations of the documentary When We Were Kings.
• Some share personal or secondhand anecdotes of him as kind, humble, and generous with fans.

Foreman Grill and Everyday Utility

• Numerous commenters say the grill was genuinely useful, especially for students and apartment dwellers who couldn’t have outdoor grills or good ventilation.
• Praised for: heating quickly, cooking both sides at once, being easy to clean, and working on standard circuits.
• Debate over its treatment of meat: some see it as abusing steak by squeezing out juices; others argue it’s fine for burgers, chicken, and “non-connoisseur” cooking.
• Long sub‑thread on cooking science: searing vs “sealing” juices, moisture management, reverse sear, tenderizing, and the tradeoff between ideal technique and convenience.

Money, Branding, and Endorsement Stories

• People cite large reported earnings from the grill endorsement, noting he made more from it than from boxing.
• A popular (and contested) story has another celebrity allegedly turning down the grill endorsement for a lesser appliance. Some call this person an unreliable narrator.
• Several remark that Foreman’s affable, down‑to‑earth, “backyard dad” image made him an ideal pitchman, and for some he’s more famous for the grill than for boxing.

Faith and Personal Life

• One comment praises him as a “great Christian,” prompting debate about what that means given his five marriages.
• Some see multiple marriages as inconsistent with Christian values; others stress that Christianity centers on repentance and that imperfect people are exactly its target.
• There’s broader critique that American Christianity often functions more as identity/brand than as lived discipleship.

Health, Aging, and Ethics of Combat Sports

• Admiration for his mental sharpness late in life sits alongside concern about brain damage in boxing and American football.
• Commenters share stories of fighters and players suffering cognitive decline, question the ethics of being a fan, and discuss how early, poorly compensated careers front‑load the risk.

Miscellaneous and Tangents

• Lighthearted mentions: his TV work, naming all his sons George, and childhood confusion over whether he “invented” the grill.
• A long off‑topic branch debates a separate scandal involving another celebrity, media ethics, and modern politics.