by Bruce KiVo
Smokin’ Joe Frazier, as he was known to his many fans was the first boxer to beat Muhammed Ali.
It was his famous left hook in the 15th round that knocked the previously unbeatable Ali down and
sealed the fight for Frazier. The former HW Champion of the World was called Smokin’ Joe because he
always brought it… a relentless cardio machine who pushed the pace and always came at you like a
freight train. He fought everyone the same way. Standing 5’10, Joe was a small heavyweight. In your face,
his head on your shoulder, closing the distance and delivering deadly head and bodyshots…you’d hav to kill him
to stop him. There was no lay and pray with this boxing icon.
Revered by the Boxing world, fans and athletes of all sports including Mixed Martial Artists, Smokin’Joe Frazier will
always be remembered in a good way.
Who can forget “The Thrilla In Manila” where he fought Ali almost to the death?… and Howard Cosell spouted ” Down
Goes Frazier”. Well former World Heavyweight Champ Joe Frazier is down for good, but will never be forgotten.
George Foreman, Lennox Lewis, Don King, Floyd Mayweather and so many others including his nemesis Muhammed Ali
remember Smokin’ Joe Frazier as one of the greatest boxers ever and the guy who tried to change people’s lives for the
better. Joe passed yesterday in Philadelphia.
RIP Smokin’ Joe.
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