Tag Archives: Fight of the Century
Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier (Boxing. Born, Beaufort, SC, Jan. 12, 1944; died, Philadelphia, PA, Nov. 7, 2011.) A central figure in one of the most celebrated New York sports events ever, Smokin’ Joe Frazier was undisputed world heavyweight champion (1971-73). Frazier won his first 19 fights (17 by knockout) before taking the New York version of the […]
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali (Boxing. Born, Louisville, KY, Jan. 17, 1942.) Known in his earlier years as Cassius Clay, Muhammad Ali is one of the most exciting and controversial heavyweight champions in the history of the sport and, by his own admission, “The Greatest.” Ali was the national A.A.U. light heavyweight champion, the Golden Gloves heavyweight titlist […]