Tragedy for boxing legend George Foreman as his daughter dies
BOXING legend George Foreman's daughter Freeda has died at the age of 42, according to reports.
Freeda, who followed her dad into the ring to become a professional boxer, was found dead at her home near Houston, Texas by a family member, TMZ said.Freeda was one of George Foreman's seven daughtersFreeda, one of Big George’s seven daughters, started her professional boxing career as a middleweight in 2000.Shortly after this loss she retired to focus on being a mum and other passions.
Freeda previously said her dad was terrified she’d tear up her face and be critically injured if she pursued her dream of becoming the women’s world boxing champ. “This is not what I wanted for you,” she says her father pleaded when she told of her dream about following in his footsteps.ExclusiveJUVE GOT TO BE JOKINGNotts County fans appear to brawl with steward at League Two clash with CheltenhamONE SPECIAL FRIENDForeman, now 70, is a two-time heavyweight world champ and entrepreneur – famous for his George Foreman Grill.
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