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George Foreman, known for boxing and grilling, recently scored big with a $6 million biopic. Yet, many people don’t know about a near-death experience that forever changed his life. The new Netflix biopic, “Big George Foreman: The Miraculous Story of the Once and Future Heavyweight Champion of the World,” lays the groundwork.

This film offers an intimate look at Foreman’s journey. It also delves into his life, faith, and surprising return to the ring. However, one such event that stands out is Big George’s near-death experience and its repercussions. In a recent post making rounds on the internet, we see George delving into detail about his life-changing incident.

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“I was snatched out of my body”: How George Foreman saw death closely

Foreman felt he would die in a dressing room after a tough fight one night. What happened next was miraculous.  He said, “I was snatched out of my body, and i could see people as far as the eye could see caught in a trap, and I knew this place was hell. I said, I don’t care, if this was death, I still believe in God. Then I was snatched right out of that place, and taken to another place of life, and I was back in my body in my dressing room and I started screaming. I had seen death.”

George Foreman had focused on wealth and real estate. A near-death experience changed that. He felt he was in hell and cried out to God. God told him, “I want you, not your money.” Foreman then felt as if Jesus’s blood was covering his sins. He started believing in Jesus and felt reborn.

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Doctors found nothing wrong with him after tests. Now, he’s spreading the message of God and Jesus worldwide. He used to box globally to promote himself; now he does it to share his faith. Furthermore, his biopic is giving his fans a closer look into his life.

How Big George’s film is inspiring fans worldwide

The film intends to display the arc of George Foreman’s life, beginning with his humble upbringing. It tracks his journey to becoming an Olympic Gold winner and his ascent to the World Heavyweight Championship. Additionally, the movie examines a life-changing near-death experience he underwent.

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Moreover, the film delves into the multifaceted aspects of Foreman’s personality, such as his faith and bouts of anger. In summary, the film strives to offer an all-encompassing view of Foreman’s existence, in and out of the boxing arena.

George Foreman’s life blends wins, challenges, and changes. Furthermore, his biopic shows some of this, but his near-death experience reveals more. Foreman says, “For some reason, God touched me, an old sinner, and showed me a living God.” Moreover, you can find out all about his journey by watching his film.

So, what’s your take on his experience? Does it alter how you see George Foreman? Comment your thoughts below!

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