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NPR's West Africa correspondent Emmanuel Akinwotu, thank you.

Finally, a moment to remember boxing great and grill master George Foreman. He became the heavyweight champion of the world twice. First in his 20s, he then lost his title in 1974 to Muhammad Ali in one of the sport's most storied matches, known as the Rumble in the Jungle.

Finally, a moment to remember boxing great and grill master George Foreman. He became the heavyweight champion of the world twice. First in his 20s, he then lost his title in 1974 to Muhammad Ali in one of the sport's most storied matches, known as the Rumble in the Jungle.

Finally, a moment to remember boxing great and grill master George Foreman. He became the heavyweight champion of the world twice. First in his 20s, he then lost his title in 1974 to Muhammad Ali in one of the sport's most storied matches, known as the Rumble in the Jungle.

He went on to become the pitchman for the George Foreman Grill, an electric double-sided countertop appliance that made him richer than his boxing career ever did.

He went on to become the pitchman for the George Foreman Grill, an electric double-sided countertop appliance that made him richer than his boxing career ever did.

He went on to become the pitchman for the George Foreman Grill, an electric double-sided countertop appliance that made him richer than his boxing career ever did.

His family announced his death Friday night on social media. He was 76.

His family announced his death Friday night on social media. He was 76.

His family announced his death Friday night on social media. He was 76.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe. And I'm Sarah McCammon. Martin Patience produced today's episode with help from Elena Turek, Destiny Adams, and Danny Hensel.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe. And I'm Sarah McCammon. Martin Patience produced today's episode with help from Elena Turek, Destiny Adams, and Danny Hensel.

I'm Ayesha Roscoe. And I'm Sarah McCammon. Martin Patience produced today's episode with help from Elena Turek, Destiny Adams, and Danny Hensel.

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