Boxing Legend Joe Frazier dies
Joe Frazier spent most of his life living in the shadow of his sometime arch nemesis Muhammad Ali.The two waged three epic heavyweight battles between them which became the most memorable in boxing history.The 1975 “Thrilla in Manila,” in which Frazier was stopped by his corner from answering the bell for the 15th round is by many considered to be the greatest boxing match of all time.
Frazier never seemed to emerge from Ali’s imposing shadow, despite his own impressive run as a heavyweight champion.The two at times were more than foes , it was personal ,but later in life they grew to respect each other after Ali apologized for ugly ,derogatory comments belittling Frazier unjustifiably as a racial sellout and a “stupid gorilla.”
Frazier, who died Monday at 67, is more known in large part for having lost two of the three Ali fights, as well as a devastating knockout defeat at the hands of George Foreman that cost him the title. Never truly receiving his well-earned respect due as a fighter, it is now conceded by many experts that Joe Frazier ranks among boxing’s best of the best. .
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