Muhammad Ali speaks on passing of 'Smokin' Joe Frazier

Muhammad Ali speaks on passing of 'Smokin' Joe Frazier

By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing (Nov 8, 2011) Doghouse Boxing
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Photo: Muhammad Ali & 'Smokin' Joe Frazier

By Johnny Benz, Doghouse Boxing - Soon after Monday's late announcement of 'Smokin' Joe Frazier's death from liver cancer, an out pouring of emotions of love have come from all corners. One man who made stunning boxing history with Frazier, Muhammad Ali, released a statement on the untimely passing of such a great legend.

Muhammad Ali: "The world has lost a great Champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones."

DID YOU KNOW? Here are some interesting facts about Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali

From Wikipedia: The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World, fought at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines on October 1, 1975.

The bout is often ranked as one of the greatest fights of 20th century boxing, and is the climax to the bitter rivalry between Ali and Frazier over who was the legitimate Heavyweight Champion. That situation came about after Ali was stripped of the title over his refusal to join the armed forces when drafted during the Vietnam War. Some years later, Frazier petitioned President Nixon to restore Ali's right to box, thereby bringing about the so called Fight of the Century between two undisputed heavyweight champions in 1971.

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