NBA Legend Charles Barkley Reacts To Heartbreaking George Foreman News

NBA legend Charles Barkley spoke about the passing of George Foreman.

Mar 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Phoenix Suns former guard Charles Barkley reacts while in attendance of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Suns defeated the Thunder 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Imagesfor / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Friday, the heartbreaking news that George Foreman had passed away was announced.

The boxing legend was 76.

Via Bleacher Report: "George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76

Foreman was a two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist"

George Foreman has passed away at the age of 76

Foreman was a two-time world heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medalist pic.twitter.com/SePoy6omIN

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 22, 2025

Many people reacted to the news, and one person who shared his thoughts was Basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.

Barkley (via CBS Sports): "I got to know Mr. Foreman a little bit. Seen him at all the boxing matches, and I always picked his brain about trying to be an entrepreneur when your career is over. This one hurt, man. I ain't gonna lie, man. Between Junior Bridgeman, Oliver Miller, it's been a rough week. And now Mr. Foreman... Just a gentleman, was a pastor and it just hurts, man... My condolences to his family, and I'm shook up right now because that caught me so off guard."

Charles Barkley reflects on his relationship with the late George Foreman pic.twitter.com/Bm7HeaRLld

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 22, 2025

Barkley was one of many sports icons to share their feelings on Foreman.

Magic Johnson also sent out a post (via X).

Johnson wrote: "I was really sad to hear the news that one of my boxing heroes, George Foreman, passing away. I attended so many of George’s championship fights over his career. He was a knockout artist in the ring, and it was a pleasure getting to know him not only as a boxer but as a man. After leaving the ring, he turned into an amazing businessman — I even bought one of the first George Foreman grills! Cookie and I will be praying for his family during this time. 🙏🏾"

I was really sad to hear the news that one of my boxing heroes, George Foreman, passing away. I attended so many of George’s championship fights over his career. He was a knockout artist in the ring, and it was a pleasure getting to know him not only as a boxer but as a man.…

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) March 22, 2025