Foreman, who died on March 21, celebrated the memorable match's 50th anniversary in October 2024 George Foreman remembered his legendary stint in the ring with Muhammad Ali in one of his final social media posts before his death.

George Foreman, the sleek, surly boxer who tangled with Muhammad Ali in the epic “Rumble in the Jungle” heavyweight championship fight

That day, a man stood up and introduced himself, “I’m George Foreman, the Heavyweight Champion of the World.” There was a brief murmur, especially among the youth who typically sat in the rear of the church.