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Former American Boxer George Foreman Married To His Fifth WIfe, Mary Martelly Since 1985; Previously Married To Four Wives

Updated On 08 Jan, 2024 Published On 02 May, 2018
Former American Boxer George Foreman Married To His Fifth WIfe, Mary Martelly Since 1985; Previously Married To Four Wives

Former professional boxer George Foreman is finally living a blessed life with his current wife Mary Joan Martelly after four shortlived unsuccessful marriages since 1985.

Former professional boxer George Foreman is finally living a blessed life with his beloved wife Mary Joan Martelly after four short-lived unsuccessful marriages since 1985.

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Being a father of five boys and seven daughters and taking care of all of them is not a cup of tea for everyone. Learn more about George Forman and his personal life in today's session.

George Foreman's Married Life With Mary Joan Martelly 

Foreman, 69 married Mary Joan Martelly on 27 March 1985. They haven't shared many details about their married life but we are sure they have a wonderful life as husband and wife. They are blessed with two daughters Natalia Foreman and Leola Foreman.

George Foreman with his wife Mary Joan Martelly.
Source: Houston Lifestyles & Homes

Together, the couple is working on combatting AIDS. They were honored at A World of Friends Fighting AIDS in 2007 for their contribution to St. Lucia and Houston.

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Well, it's pretty awesome to receive love and support from the life partner in personal as well as beyond the family life, isn't it?

As the couple doesn't make headlines regarding their family disputes, divorce, or extra affairs, they are giving us a perfect relationship for sure.

George Foreman's Past Affairs and Relationships

Before Martelly, Foreman was married four times. He tied the knot to Adrienne Calhoun from 1971-1974, Cynthia Lewis from 1977-1979, Sharon Goodson from 1981-1982, and Andrea Skeete from 1982-1985.

The former pro boxer has five sons all with identical names: George Jr.,  George III (Monk), George IV (Big Wheel), George V (Red), and George VI (Little Joey).

George Foreman with three of his sons
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When asked by Sports Illustrated why he named all five of his sons after himself, he stated,

"My biological father -- until I had lost the heavyweight championship of the world and one of my sisters told me that dad isn't really my dad -- I loved. [My sister said that] I had a biological father and I actually met him."

"It was a tough time because I had a lot [going on with] my title and I was devastated and I had a father out there that I didn't even know. I actually ended up preaching at his funeral. This was my father and I didn't even know him and I decided then I would give all my sons something in case they got separated or divided, something they would all have in common and that's why I gave them my name. That's the reason I really did it."

He has three daughters from his previous relationships namely Michi, Freeda, and Georgetta. His daughter Freeda Foreman, 42 was found dead in her home on 9th March 2019.

George Foreman with his kids; photoshoot in the ring.
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He adopted a daughter named Isabella Brandie Lilja and another girl, Courtney Isaac in 2012.

George Foreman: Quick Facts

Source: Daily Express
  • Born on 10 January 1949 in Marshall, Texas.
  • He dropped out of school at the age of fifteen and later joined the Job Corps.
  • He began boxing training after moving to Pleasanton, California.
  • He won a gold medal in the boxing/heavyweight division at the Mexico City Olympic Games in 1968.
  • He is a two-time world heavyweight champion.
  • As per multiple online outlets, he boasts a whopping net worth of about $300 million.

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