Joe Frazier
Joseph William Frazier was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Nicknamed "Smokin'", he was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure fighting style. In 1971, Frazier became the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Beaufort
- Awards
- 🏆 International Boxing Hall of Fame🏆 WBC World Heavyweight Champion🏆 WBA World Heavyweight Champion🏆 The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
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Trending topics shown first"Frazier is so ugly that he should donate his face to the US Bureau of Wildlife."
"Ali always said I would be nothing without him, but who would he have been without me?"
"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book."
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Timeline
1944
Born
Birth2011
Died
Death
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