Joe Frazier
Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011) was an American boxer. He held the world heavyweight championship from 1968 to 1973. Frazier also won a gold medal in boxing at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1]
Frazier was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. He moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He learned to box in Philadelphia.
Frazier won the vacant world heavyweight title by beating Buster Mathis. He lost the title to George Foreman whom had knocked out Frazier in a 3 punch combo, breaking his eye socket, jaw, and collar bone. Frazier's most famous fights were rematches with Muhammad Ali. He beat Ali in their first fight in 1971 but lost the other two. The third fight was known as the "Thrilla in Manila".
Frazier died in Philadelphia on November 7, 2011 from liver cancer, aged 67.[1]
Joe Frazier Media
Joe Frazier's Gym, where Frazier trained and lived, at 2917 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia
Frazier's headstone and gravesite in Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia
Statue of Frazier in South Philadelphia
Frazier and his group during the concert in Tilburg, Netherlands, in May 1971
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Velin, Bob. "Former heavyweight champ Joe Frazier dies of cancer at 67". USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/story/2011-11-06/joe-frazier-dead-liver-cancer/51118056/1. Retrieved October 8, 2011.
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