RIP Champ – tributes paid after death of boxing great George Foreman

Foreman fought both Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali before becoming world champion again at the age of 45.

George Foreman, centre, fought both Joe Frazier, left, and Muhammad Ali, right. Pic: PA

George Foreman’s place in boxing history “and beyond” will never be forgotten, according to Mike Tyson, who paid tribute to the former two-time world heavyweight champion following his death at the age of 76.

Foreman’s family said he died peacefully on Friday, announcing the news on the American’s Instagram account.