Late Boxing Legend George Foreman Married Mary Joan Martelly After Four Failed Marriages!

March 24, 2026

This article was last updated by Sangita Budhathoki on March 24, 2026

George Foreman and his fifth wife, Mary Joan Martelly, were married for nearly 40 years.

George Foreman was a legendary boxer, entrepreneur, and ordained minister who tragically passed away on March 21, 2026.

He was born to parents Nancy and Leroy Moorehead on January 10, 1949, in Marshall, Texas.

Nancy was a hardworking and determined woman who raised George and his six siblings in Houston, Texas.

After her husband, J.D. Foreman (whom she married after George’s biological father), left, Nancy was the single parent of the family.

Despite financial struggles, she encouraged her children to focus on education and avoid trouble. Unfortunately, Nancy passed away in 1998 at the age of 78.

On the other hand, George’s biological father, Leroy, was not actively involved in his life.

He was raised under the surname of J.D. Foreman, his stepfather, but he later embraced his biological father’s name.

George Found Stability And Happiness With His Fifth Wife, Mary Joan, During His Lifetime!

An iconic figure in the world of boxing, had a complex marital history before finding lasting love with Mary Joan Martelly.

He married Adrienne Calhoun in 1971, but their marriage ended in 1974.

Adrienne later shared that their relationship was heartbreaking, as Foreman prioritized his boxing career over their marriage.

Later, in 1977, Foreman married Cynthia, a crowned Miss Black Teenage America. Their marriage lasted five years and ended in divorce.

Cynthia later adapted her experiences into a one-woman play. She highlighted the challenges she faced during their relationship in that play.

Similarly, Foreman’s third marriage to Sharon in 1981 was brief, ending in 1982. Little is documented about their relationship.

In 1982, Andrea married Foreman, but their marriage dissolved in 1985.

After four previous marriages, he found lasting love with Mary Joan Martelly, whom he married in 1985.

Their union lasted nearly 40 years until at the age of 76.

Mary Joan Martelly, originally from St. Lucia, played a significant role in Foreman’s life. She supported him through his boxing comeback and their shared charitable efforts.

Together, they raised a family, including 12 children, including five sons and seven daughters from Foreman’s earlier marriages.

Foreman was a devoted family man. He famously named all his sons George Edward Foreman, each with a unique nickname to distinguish them.

Their daughters included Michi, Georgetta, Natalie, Leola, and the late Freeda. Isabella and Courtney were adopted.

George often credited his wife, Mary, for being a good wife who understood the importance of family and children.

Even though Mary knew little about her husband’s career, she stood by him through thick and thin.

Additionally, the couple’s life was showcased in the 2008 TV series Family Foreman, which highlighted George’s role as a father and husband.

In Case You Didn’t Know

• George became a two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist.
• His boxing career spanned decades, with iconic moments like his 1973 victory over Joe Frazier.

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