Andrea Skeete might not be widely known, but her impact in the life of the legendary boxer , George Foreman will not go unnoticed. She was placed in the public’s eye as a result of her marriage to George Foreman. Even though the marriage was short lived, Andrea Skeete’s life is still worthy of being penned down. Let’s explore the life of this iconic woman including her early life, relationship and family.
How They Met
Andrea Skeete was George Foreman’s second wife. The couple met at a charity event where George was a guest speaker and Adrea came as part of her community outreach.
What started as a friendship blossomed into love and they got married in 1982, during a period when Foreman had temporarily retired from boxing after his first career and had become a Christian minister. However, their marriage didn’t last long and they divorced in 1985.
During their marriage, Andrea and George Foreman had two children together. The details of their relationship and the reasons for their divorce were not publicly available, which is common for many celebrity marriages, especially when the individuals involved prefer to keep their personal lives private.
George Foreman had several marriages, and Andrea Skeete was just one of his five wives. His first marriage was to Adrienne Calhoun, and after his divorce from Andrea Skeete, he went on to marry Mary Joan Martelly, with whom he has remained married since 1985.
While Andrea Skeete’s marriage to Foreman was brief, it occurred during an important transitional period in Foreman’s life as he moved away from boxing temporarily to focus on his ministry before returning to the sport later in the 1980s for his famous comeback.
The Law Suit
Andrea Skeete, as one of George Foreman’s ex-wives, was involved in a legal dispute with him in the mid-1980s. After their divorce in 1985, Andrea Skeete sued George Foreman for additional financial support more than what was initially agreed upon.
The lawsuit is about Andrea Skeete seeking increased alimony and child support, arguing that the original agreement did not adequately reflect Foreman’s financial situation or the needs of their children. It was during that time George Foreman’s boxing career was beginning to take shape again which increased his earnings.
Andrea Skeete, who loves her privacy was brought to the limelight because of the law suit. It draws the public’s attention as it concerns one of the legendary boxers. However, the details of the lawsuit and its final outcome is not known and it’s unclear how the dispute was finally resolved.
Family
Andrea Skeete and George Foreman had two children together during their marriage: George Foreman III and Freeda Foreman.
- George Foreman III:
- Born on January 23, 1983, George Foreman III is one of George Foreman’s sons who followed in his father’s footsteps in several ways. He became a professional boxer, recording a brief but successful career with a 16-0 record before transitioning into business.
- He is also an entrepreneur and fitness expert, founding a boxing fitness gym called “EverybodyFights,” which has locations in various cities across the United States. The gym focuses on boxing training for fitness enthusiasts and has grown in popularity as a fitness brand.
- Freeda Foreman:
- Born on October 16, 1976, Freeda Foreman also pursued a career in boxing like her father, although her career was relatively short. She competed as a professional boxer in the early 2000s, winning five of her six matches.
- After retiring from boxing, Freeda moved on to other endeavors, including advocating for boxing and working in various roles outside the sport. Tragically, Freeda Foreman passed away on March 9, 2019, at the age of 42.
Both George Foreman III and Freeda Foreman had their own unique relationships with their father and his legacy, and they each found their own ways to build upon that legacy in their personal and professional lives.
Life After Marriage to George Foreman
After having to deal with public’s scrutiny and the challenges that comes with divorce, she found love again and got married to Anthony W. Mapp. Her second marriage is unclear and it’s more of a speculation. After the divorce, Andrea Skeete retreats to a private and quiet life, outside the privy eye of the public. As a result, specific details about her second marriage or additional family are unknown. She is one woman that did not seek media attention or maintain a public persona.
Her children with George Foreman, particularly George Foreman III and Freeda Foreman, are more well-known due to their involvement in boxing and other public activities, but Andrea herself remained out of the spotlight. Despite all this, her contribution to the success of her ex-husband career and raising their children who are doing well in their various fields is something to be reckoned with.
