The fearsome heavyweight, who had an inspiring second act as a surprising champion and a successful businessman, died Friday night.

The New York Times reported he died in Houston.  “A devout preacher, a devoted husband, a loving father and a proud grand- and great-grandfather, he lived a life marked by unwavering faith, humility and purpose,

Foreman leaves behind a legacy more layered than even your average boxing Hall of Famer. He looked poised to take over the sport by defeating — no, mauling — Joe Frazier in 1973, then lost the heavyweight belt to Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the Jungle, one of the most famous fights in history and the upset that sealed Ali as a legend.