During the promotional tour for his new book, former heavyweight boxer-turned pastor George Foreman told the Christian Post all about his deep relationship with Our Lord and Savior.

“You come to a point in your life and you realize the only important thing in your life is [to be] an evangelist,” Foreman told the outlet. “‘Evangelistic’ is the word that has been so powerful to me in my life. If something happened to me tomorrow … I know I’ve done a good job, and I’m happy about that, trying to spell out to the world, ‘Jesus Christ has come alive in me.’” (LEARN MORE: ‘I Will Not Deny My Faith’: Huge Actor Speaks Out About Religion In Hollywood)

From Fighting To Faith

After a prolific career in boxing, including an Olympic Gold Medal, beating Joe Frazier in 1973, and more, Foreman retired. “I was dead. There was nothing left of me,” he continued. “I stared at nothingness, no hope. I was pulled out of this dirty place, and given a second chance to live. That has kept me grounded.”

Foreman became a minister in 1980, and founded the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ. (LEARN MORE: Did You Know These Six Celebrities Openly Follow Christ?)

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