Joe Frazier Is Dead

Boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier lost his battle to liver cancer Monday evening in Philadelphia. The 67-year-old was the first to defeat Muhammad Ali during “The Fight of the Century” at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.

Brian Abrams a year ago 33 responses

Joe Frazier Was Muhammad Ali’s Best Fight

In April of 1988, The Greatest Fighter told a reporter in Japan that Smokin’ Joe Frazier was the greatest foe he ever faced in the ring — referring to their iconic “Thrilla in Manila” bout in 1971.

jtpost a year ago 10 responses