Ali, who was 32 at the time, faced off against the younger Foreman, then 25, for his heavyweight title in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of Congo) — ultimately winning by knockout against the then-undefeated Foreman in the eighth round.

Boxing legend George Foreman has died at 76. Remembered for his epic bouts with Muhammad Ali and his later business success with the George Foreman Grill, Foreman also made a remarkable comeback to regain the heavyweight title at age 45,

George Foreman, the heavyweight champion who fought Muhammad Ali and was known for his ferociousness in the ring and bubbly personality, has died.