George Foreman

乔治·爱德华·福尔曼是一位美国拳击手、商人、牧师和作家。他以两度世界重量级拳王和奥运金牌得主而闻名。在经历了一个动荡的青春后，他通过职业训练团发现了拳击，并在1968年墨西哥城奥运会上夺得金牌。1969年转为职业选手后，他于1973年两回合摧毁乔·弗雷泽，夺得重量级拳王头衔。次年，他在传奇的“丛林之战”中输给穆罕默德·阿里。福尔曼在1977年因宗教皈依而退役，并成为一名受戒牧师。十年后，38岁的他复出，最终在1994年击倒迈克尔·穆勒，以45岁高龄成为历史上最年长的重量级拳王。拳击之外，他成为乔治·福尔曼烤炉的代言人，该产品销量超过1亿台，为他赚取了巨额财富。他于2003年入选国际拳击名人堂。福尔曼于2025年3月21日去世，享年76岁，留下了作为这项运动最杰出人物之一的遗产。[编辑]

福尔曼出生于德克萨斯州马歇尔市，在休斯顿艰苦的第五区长大，是七个孩子之一。他在九年级辍学，青少年时期在街头行凶抢劫、偷窃和斗殴。16岁时，他加入了林登·约翰逊总统的职业训练团项目，这成为他人生的转折点。在加利福尼亚州的职业训练团期间，他获得了普通教育发展证书，并遇到了查尔斯·多克·布罗德斯，一位顾问兼拳击教练，他在这位愤怒的年轻人身上看到了潜力。在布罗德斯的指导下，福尔曼于1967年开始拳击训练。同年他参加了第一场业余比赛，首回合击倒对手获胜。仅经过25场业余比赛后，他于1968年赢得全国业余重量级拳击冠军，并获得了美国奥运代表队的资格。[编辑]

在1968年墨西哥城奥运会上，福尔曼以第二回合技术性击倒击败约纳斯·切普利斯夺得重量级金牌，随后在拳台上著名的挥舞着一面小美国国旗。他于1969年转为职业选手，并迅速以毁灭性的重拳闻名。1973年1月22日，在牙买加金斯敦，他六次击倒乔·弗雷泽，最终以第二回合技术性击倒获胜，赢得世界重量级拳王头衔。这是弗雷泽职业生涯的首次失利。在两次成功卫冕后，他在1974年于扎伊尔金沙萨举行的“丛林之战”中对阵穆罕默德·阿里。阿里的“绳边战术”耗尽了福尔曼的体力，他在第八回合被击败。1977年输给吉米·杨后，福尔曼退役并成为一名受戒基督教牧师，在休斯顿经营一家青年中心长达十年。1987年，38岁的他宣布复出。评论家称之为噱头，但他不断获胜。1994年11月5日，45岁的他在第10回合击倒26岁的迈克尔·穆勒，赢得统一的WBA、IBF和直系重量级拳王头衔，成为历史上最年长的重量级拳王。他卫冕了IBF腰带一次，随后于1995年放弃该头衔，并于1997年永久退役，战绩为76胜（68次击倒）5负。拳击生涯结束后，他在HBO担任了12年的拳击场边分析师，2022年参加了《蒙面歌手》节目，并担任2023年电影《大乔治·福尔曼》的执行制片人。[编辑]

福尔曼从一个愤怒、皱眉的年轻拳手，在复出时期转变为一个开朗、微笑的祖父形象。作为大乔治，他因晚年温暖、平易近人的举止而深受爱戴。媒体将他的生活描绘成一个救赎故事：一个问题青年找到了上帝，成为冠军，然后重塑自我成为代言人。他拳击场外的标志性时刻是乔治·福尔曼烤炉，这使他家喻户晓。几代粉丝都尊重他作为最年长重量级拳王的记录，这一壮举至今仍被庆祝。他2023年的传记片《大乔治·福尔曼》强调了他的精神之旅。[编辑]

George Foreman stands as a singular figure in American culture, bridging the gap between primal violence and benevolent humor. His legacy is quantified by his standing in global attention metrics; he ranks as the 67th most famous person in MMA & Boxing, a position holding steady within the latest cycle of the iFANN Global Fame Rankings. This specific placement reflects a career that transcended the ring to define a generation's view on redemption. While no formal organization claims the title of his fanbase, supporters coalesce around his personal branding as "The Happiest of All Time," a moniker that transformed a feared knockout artist into a beloved spiritual guide. Fans often recount the stark contrast between the scowling giant who demolished Joe Frazier and the smiling grandfather who pitched grills from his living room. This cultural shift created a unique ritual where audiences celebrate the reframing of his past ferocity into current joy. The community remains deeply tied to his narrative of faith and resilience, viewing his journey from troubled youth to ordained minister as a blueprint for second acts. Even after his passing, the devotion persists through the massive commercial footprint of his brand, proving that his influence extends far beyond boxing statistics.[编辑]

Foreman named five of his sons George: George Jr., George III, George IV, George V, and George VI. He learned as an adult that J.D. Foreman was not his biological father; his biological father was Leroy Moorehead. He encouraged his family to call him simply George rather than Dad or Grandpa. The George Foreman Grill sold over 100 million units worldwide, making it one of the most successful kitchen appliances in history. He wrote more than a dozen books, including cookbooks and self-help titles. In 2022, he competed on The Masked Singer as Venus Fly Trap and was eliminated on Hall of Fame Night. A central pillar of his legend involves the 1974 Rumble in the Jungle in Kinshasa, Zaire, where the undefeated champion lost to Muhammad Ali in a fight so explosive it shut down city streets and broadcast globally. Another enduring story details his 1994 comeback at age 45, when he defeated Michael Moorer to become the oldest heavyweight champion in history, shattering the belief that a boxer's prime ended in their late twenties. His burial in Sioux City, Iowa, in April 2026, fulfilled a long-held wish despite his Texas roots, marking a final chapter defined by unexpected choices.[编辑]

福尔曼是10个孩子的父亲，16个孙辈的祖父，3个曾孙辈的曾祖父。他的孩子包括儿子小乔治、乔治三世、乔治四世、乔治五世和乔治六世，以及女儿米奇、娜塔莉亚、莱奥拉、乔吉塔、弗里达、伊莎贝拉和考特尼。他结过五次婚：阿德里安·卡尔霍恩（1971–1974）、辛西娅·刘易斯（1977–约1979）、莎伦·古德森（1981–1982）、安德烈亚·斯基特（1982–1985）和玛丽·琼·马特利（1985–2025年他去世）。玛丽·琼在他去世后仍在世。福尔曼居住在德克萨斯州休斯顿，他的家人在他去世后管理其遗产。[编辑]

福尔曼最著名的对手是穆罕默德·阿里，他在1974年的丛林之战中与阿里交手。他于1973年击败乔·弗雷泽赢得第一个冠军头衔。1994年复出战胜迈克尔·穆勒使他成为最年长的重量级拳王。他的职业训练团顾问多克·布罗德斯将他引入拳击界。他与玛丽·琼·马特利结婚40年。[编辑]

Foreman结过五次婚。1971年与Adrienne Calhoun结婚，1974年离婚。1977年与Cynthia Lewis结婚，这段婚姻在1979年左右结束。与Sharon Goodson的短暂婚姻从1981年持续到1982年。1982年与Andrea Skeete结婚，1985年离婚。1985年，他与Mary Joan Martelly结婚，后者一直是他妻子，直到他于2025年去世。他们在一起40年。截至2026年，Foreman已故；去世时，他与Martelly仍是夫妻。[编辑]

The city of Sioux City held a press conference to confirm the burial of George Foreman in the Loess Hills of Northwest Iowa, fulfilling a personal wish he had held since visiting the area in 1988. This final resting place marked the end of a life that had traversed from Marshall, Texas, to global stardom and back to a quiet resolve. On March 21, 2025, at the age of 76, Foreman passed away surrounded by a sense of peace after completing his long-held desire to be laid to rest in the landscape he loved. While the specific location of his passing remains private and no official medical cause was released, family statements described his final days as characterized by fulfillment rather than distress.

The Associated Press published a comprehensive obituary highlighting his status as a two-time heavyweight champion, while the Horatio Alger Association recognized his enduring story of resilience. Tributes poured in from major institutions, with the World Boxing Council noting his career milestones in anniversary features. No legal investigations or disputes arose regarding his death, allowing the focus to remain on his legacy. His estate handling is not detailed, though his business empire remains active. Mary Joan Martelly, his wife of forty years, survived him.[编辑]

As of 2026, George Foreman's estate is valued at approximately $200 Million per iFANN's editorial analysis. The primary source of this wealth was the George Foreman Grill, which sold over 100 million units worldwide. In 1999, he sold the naming rights for $138 million. He also earned prize money from 76 professional fights, including championship bouts, and income from endorsements with Meineke, McDonald's, and Nike. He authored more than a dozen books and earned a salary as an HBO boxing analyst for 12 years. His estate, managed by his widow Mary Joan Martelly and his children, continues to generate revenue from the grill brand, book royalties, and other intellectual property.[编辑]

Foreman在1968年赢得奥运会重量级拳击金牌。他于2003年入选国际拳击名人堂和世界拳击名人堂。1984年，他因克服逆境获得Horatio Alger奖。《拳击》杂志在2002年将他评为过去80年最伟大的25位拳击手之一，并在2003年评为史上第九大重炮手。[编辑]