Feb 18, 2011 · Former New York Mets manager Joe Frazier, who led the team for just one full season before it went into a sharp decline, has died. He was 88. Frazier's wife, Jean, said Thursday that her...

Nov 7, 2011 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joe Frazier had to throw his greatest punch to knock down "The Greatest." A vicious left hook from Frazier put Muhammad Ali on the canvas in the 15th round in March 1971...

Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure fighting style. He was also the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali.

Mar 20, 2014 · Joe Frazier, the heavyweight boxing champion who in 1971 became the first fighter to defeat Muhammad Ali, then lost two epic rematches including a ferocious battle known as the “Thrilla in...

Nov 8, 2011 · Scrapiron fought Frazier on May 4, 1967, in front of more than 9,000 fans at the Olympic Auditorium in Los Angeles. Frazier, 23, was undefeated, and that huge left hook had knocked out 13 of...

Nov 12, 2011 · The legendary heavweight bosing champion ‘Smokin Joe Frazier’ lost his brief battle to liver cancer on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at the age of 67 years-old. Frazier’s long career in boxing was full of many victories, but he will be most remembered for being the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali.

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Apr 3, 2024 · Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali is arguably one of the most iconic rivalries in boxing. It features the boisterous, loud Ali vs. the reserved, cerebral Frazier. It was a contrast of styles, both...

Nov 7, 2011 · Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his shadow, died Monday night after a brief final fight with liver cancer. He was 67.

Joe Frazier loses battle to cancer at 67 November 12, 2011 The legendary heavweight bosing champion ‘Smokin Joe Frazier’ lost his brief battle to liver cancer on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 at the age of 67 years-old.