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Joe Frazier

Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", 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. He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur, held the NYSAC heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973, and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. Frazier emerged as the top contender in the late 1960s, becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970. In 1971, he defeated Ali by unanimous decision in the highly anticipated Fight of the Century. Two years later, Frazier lost his title to George Foreman. Frazier's last world-title challenge came in 1975, when he was beaten by Ali in a brutal rubber match, the Thrilla in Manila. He retired in 1976 after a second loss to Foreman but made a comeback in 1981, before retiring for good with a record of 32 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. The International Boxing Research Organization rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. The Ring magazine named him Fighter of the Year in 1967, 1970, and 1971, and the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) named him Fighter of the Year in 1969, 1971, and 1975. In 1999, The Ring ranked him the eighth greatest heavyweight. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame, having been a part of the inaugural induction class of 1990 for the IBHF. His style was often compared with that of Henry Armstrong and occasionally Rocky Marciano and was dependent on bobbing, weaving, and relentless pressure to wear down his opponents. His best-known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. In his career, he lost to only two fighters, both former Olympic and world heavyweight champions: twice to Muhammad Ali and twice to George Foreman. Frazier continued to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His attitude towards Ali in later life was largely characterized by bitterness and contempt but was interspersed with brief reconciliations.

Infobox

Nickname
Smokin' Joe
Born
Joseph William Frazier(1944-01-12)January 12, 1944Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
Died
November 7, 2011(2011-11-07) (aged 67)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Resting place
Ivy Hill Cemetery
Height
mw- 5 ft 11 1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
73 1⁄2 in (187 cm)
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
37
Wins
32
Win by KO
27
Losses
4
Draws
1

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
37 fights
By knockout
32 wins
27
4 losses
3
By decision
By decision
37 fights
By decision
32 wins
5
4 losses
1
Draws
Draws
37 fights
Draws
32 wins
1
37 fights
32 wins
4 losses
By knockout
27
3
By decision
5
1
Draws
1
· Professional boxing record
37
37
No.
37
Result
Draw
Record
32–4–1
Opponent
Floyd Cummings
Type
MD
Round(s), time
10
Date
December 3, 1981
Location
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36
36
No.
36
Result
Loss
Record
32–4
Opponent
George Foreman
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (12), 2:26
Date
Jun 15, 1976
Location
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
Notes
For NABF heavyweight title
35
35
No.
35
Result
Loss
Record
32–3
Opponent
Muhammad Ali
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
14 (15), 3:00
Date
Oct 1, 1975
Location
Philippine Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
Notes
For WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
32–2
Opponent
Jimmy Ellis
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
9 (12), 0:59
Date
March 2, 1975
Location
Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
31–2
Opponent
Jerry Quarry
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (10), 1:37
Date
June 17, 1974
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
32
32
No.
32
Result
Loss
Record
30–2
Opponent
Muhammad Ali
Type
UD
Round(s), time
12
Date
Jan 28, 1974
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
For NABF heavyweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
30–1
Opponent
Joe Bugner
Type
PTS
Round(s), time
12
Date
July 2, 1973
Location
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England
30
30
No.
30
Result
Loss
Record
29–1
Opponent
George Foreman
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (15), 2:26
Date
Jan 22, 1973
Location
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Notes
Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
29–0
Opponent
Ron Stander
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
4 (15), 3:00
Date
May 25, 1972
Location
Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
28–0
Opponent
Terry Daniels
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
4 (15), 1:47
Date
January 15, 1972
Location
Rivergate Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
27–0
Opponent
Muhammad Ali
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
Mar 8, 1971
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, The Ring heavyweight titles
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
26–0
Opponent
Bob Foster
Type
KO
Round(s), time
2 (15), 0:49
Date
November 18, 1970
Location
Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Notes
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
25–0
Opponent
Jimmy Ellis
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
4 (15)
Date
February 16, 1970
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title;Won WBA and vacant WBC heavyweight titles
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
24–0
Opponent
Jerry Quarry
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
7 (15), 3:00
Date
June 23, 1969
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
23
23
No.
23
Result
Win
Record
23–0
Opponent
Dave Zyglewicz
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (15), 1:36
Date
April 22, 1969
Location
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Notes
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
22–0
Opponent
Oscar Bonavena
Type
UD
Round(s), time
15
Date
December 10, 1968
Location
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Notes
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
21–0
Opponent
Manuel Ramos
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (15), 3:00
Date
June 24, 1968
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
20–0
Opponent
Buster Mathis
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
11 (15), 2:33
Date
March 4, 1968
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Notes
Won vacant NYSAC heavyweight title
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
19–0
Opponent
Marion Connor
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (10), 1:40
Date
December 18, 1967
Location
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
18–0
Opponent
Tony Doyle
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (10), 1:04
Date
October 17, 1967
Location
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
17–0
Opponent
George Chuvalo
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
4 (10), 0:16
Date
July 19, 1967
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
16–0
Opponent
George Johnson
Type
UD
Round(s), time
10
Date
May 4, 1967
Location
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
15
15
No.
15
Result
Win
Record
15–0
Opponent
Jefferson Davis
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (10), 0:48
Date
April 11, 1967
Location
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
14–0
Opponent
Doug Jones
Type
KO
Round(s), time
6 (10), 2:28
Date
February 21, 1967
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
13–0
Opponent
Eddie Machen
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
10 (10), 0:22
Date
November 21, 1966
Location
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
12–0
Opponent
Oscar Bonavena
Type
SD
Round(s), time
10
Date
September 21, 1966
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
11
11
No.
11
Result
Win
Record
11–0
Opponent
Billy Daniels
Type
RTD
Round(s), time
6 (10)
Date
July 25, 1966
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
10–0
Opponent
Al Jones
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (10), 2:33
Date
May 26, 1966
Location
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
9–0
Opponent
Chuck Leslie
Type
KO
Round(s), time
3 (10), 2:47
Date
May 19, 1966
Location
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
8–0
Opponent
Don Smith
Type
KO
Round(s), time
3 (10), 1:09
Date
April 28, 1966
Location
Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
7–0
Opponent
Charley Polite
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (10), 0:55
Date
April 4, 1966
Location
Hotel Philadelphia Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6
6
No.
6
Result
Win
Record
6–0
Opponent
Dick Wipperman
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
5 (8), 2:58
Date
March 4, 1966
Location
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Mel Turnbow
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (8), 1:41
Date
January 17, 1966
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Abe Davis
Type
KO
Round(s), time
1 (8), 2:38
Date
November 11, 1965
Location
Philadelphia Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Ray Staples
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
2 (6), 2:06
Date
September 28, 1965
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Mike Bruce
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
3 (6), 1:39
Date
September 20, 1965
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Woody Goss
Type
TKO
Round(s), time
1 (6), 1:42
Date
August 16, 1965
Location
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round(s), time
Date
Location
Notes
37
Draw
32–4–1
Floyd Cummings
MD
10
December 3, 1981
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
36
Loss
32–4
George Foreman
TKO
5 (12), 2:26
Jun 15, 1976
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Hempstead, New York, U.S.
For NABF heavyweight title
35
Loss
32–3
Muhammad Ali
RTD
14 (15), 3:00
Oct 1, 1975
Philippine Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines
For WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
34
Win
32–2
Jimmy Ellis
TKO
9 (12), 0:59
March 2, 1975
Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
33
Win
31–2
Jerry Quarry
TKO
5 (10), 1:37
June 17, 1974
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
32
Loss
30–2
Muhammad Ali
UD
12
Jan 28, 1974
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
For NABF heavyweight title
31
Win
30–1
Joe Bugner
PTS
12
July 2, 1973
Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, England
30
Loss
29–1
George Foreman
TKO
2 (15), 2:26
Jan 22, 1973
National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica
Lost WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
29
Win
29–0
Ron Stander
RTD
4 (15), 3:00
May 25, 1972
Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
28
Win
28–0
Terry Daniels
TKO
4 (15), 1:47
January 15, 1972
Rivergate Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
27
Win
27–0
Muhammad Ali
UD
15
Mar 8, 1971
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained WBA, WBC, The Ring heavyweight titles
26
Win
26–0
Bob Foster
KO
2 (15), 0:49
November 18, 1970
Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Retained WBA, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight titles
25
Win
25–0
Jimmy Ellis
RTD
4 (15)
February 16, 1970
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title;Won WBA and vacant WBC heavyweight titles
24
Win
24–0
Jerry Quarry
RTD
7 (15), 3:00
June 23, 1969
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
23
Win
23–0
Dave Zyglewicz
KO
1 (15), 1:36
April 22, 1969
Sam Houston Coliseum, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
22
Win
22–0
Oscar Bonavena
UD
15
December 10, 1968
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
21
Win
21–0
Manuel Ramos
TKO
2 (15), 3:00
June 24, 1968
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Retained NYSAC heavyweight title
20
Win
20–0
Buster Mathis
TKO
11 (15), 2:33
March 4, 1968
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
Won vacant NYSAC heavyweight title
19
Win
19–0
Marion Connor
TKO
3 (10), 1:40
December 18, 1967
Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
18
Win
18–0
Tony Doyle
TKO
2 (10), 1:04
October 17, 1967
Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
17
Win
17–0
George Chuvalo
TKO
4 (10), 0:16
July 19, 1967
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
16
Win
16–0
George Johnson
UD
10
May 4, 1967
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
15
Win
15–0
Jefferson Davis
TKO
5 (10), 0:48
April 11, 1967
Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
14
Win
14–0
Doug Jones
KO
6 (10), 2:28
February 21, 1967
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
13
Win
13–0
Eddie Machen
TKO
10 (10), 0:22
November 21, 1966
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
12
Win
12–0
Oscar Bonavena
SD
10
September 21, 1966
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
11
Win
11–0
Billy Daniels
RTD
6 (10)
July 25, 1966
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
10
Win
10–0
Al Jones
KO
1 (10), 2:33
May 26, 1966
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
9
Win
9–0
Chuck Leslie
KO
3 (10), 2:47
May 19, 1966
Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
8
Win
8–0
Don Smith
KO
3 (10), 1:09
April 28, 1966
Civic Arena, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7
Win
7–0
Charley Polite
TKO
2 (10), 0:55
April 4, 1966
Hotel Philadelphia Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
6
Win
6–0
Dick Wipperman
TKO
5 (8), 2:58
March 4, 1966
Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
5
Win
5–0
Mel Turnbow
KO
1 (8), 1:41
January 17, 1966
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
4
Win
4–0
Abe Davis
KO
1 (8), 2:38
November 11, 1965
Philadelphia Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
3
Win
3–0
Ray Staples
TKO
2 (6), 2:06
September 28, 1965
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
2
Win
2–0
Mike Bruce
TKO
3 (6), 1:39
September 20, 1965
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
1
Win
1–0
Woody Goss
TKO
1 (6), 1:42
August 16, 1965
Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Singles · Music career › Discography
Title
Cat
year
Notes #
" If You Go Stay Gone" / "Truly, Truly Lovin' Me"
Capitol 2479
1969
"Knock Out Drop" / "Gonna Spend My Life"
Capitol 2661
1969
"The Bigger They Come (The Harder They Fall)" / "Come And Get Me Love"
Cloverlay 100
1970
"You Got The Love" / "Good News"
Cloverlay 101
1970
"My Way" / "Come And Get Me Love"
Knockout K-711
1971
"Try It Again" / "Knock On Wood"
Jobo Records J-100
1974
"First Round Knock-Out" / "Looky, Looky (Look At Me Girl)"
Motown M 1378F
1975
"Little Dog Heaven" / "What Ya Gonna Do When The Rain Starts Fallin
Prodigal P-0623F
1976
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World boxing titles
World boxing titles
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
NYSAC heavyweight champion March 4, 1968 – February 16, 1970Vacated
Sporting positions
Title discontinued
Preceded byJimmy Ellis
Preceded byJimmy Ellis
Sporting positions
Preceded byJimmy Ellis
Sporting positions
WBA heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
Sporting positions
Succeeded byGeorge Foreman
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Alistripped
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Alistripped
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Alistripped
Sporting positions
WBC heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Sporting positions
Undisputed heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
The Ring heavyweight champion May 1970 – January 22, 1973
The Ring heavyweight champion May 1970 – January 22, 1973
Sporting positions
The Ring heavyweight champion May 1970 – January 22, 1973
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
NYSAC heavyweight champion March 4, 1968 – February 16, 1970Vacated
Title discontinued
Preceded byJimmy Ellis
WBA heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
Succeeded byGeorge Foreman
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Alistripped
WBC heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
VacantTitle last held byMuhammad Ali
Undisputed heavyweight champion February 16, 1970 – January 22, 1973
The Ring heavyweight champion May 1970 – January 22, 1973
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Preceded byDick Tiger W10 Frank DePaula(October 25, 1968)
Preceded byDick Tiger W10 Frank DePaula(October 25, 1968)
Awards
Preceded byDick Tiger W10 Frank DePaula(October 25, 1968)
Awards
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1969—TKO7 Jerry Quarry (June 23)
Awards
Succeeded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Preceded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Preceded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Awards
Preceded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Awards
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1971—W15 Muhammad Ali (March 8)
Awards
Succeeded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Preceded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Preceded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Awards
Preceded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Awards
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1973—KOby2 George Foreman (January 22)
Awards
Succeeded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Preceded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Preceded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Awards
Preceded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Awards
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1975—KOby14 Muhammad Ali (October 1)
Awards
Succeeded byGeorge Foreman KO5 Ron Lyle(January 24, 1976)
Awards
Preceded byDick Tiger W10 Frank DePaula(October 25, 1968)
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1969—TKO7 Jerry Quarry (June 23)
Succeeded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Preceded byCarlos Monzón KO12 Nino Benvenuti(November 7, 1970)
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1971—W15 Muhammad Ali (March 8)
Succeeded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Preceded byBob Foster KO14 Chris Finnegan(September 26, 1972)
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1973—KOby2 George Foreman (January 22)
Succeeded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Preceded byMuhammad Ali KO8 George Foreman(October 30, 1974)
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 1975—KOby14 Muhammad Ali (October 1)
Succeeded byGeorge Foreman KO5 Ron Lyle(January 24, 1976)

References

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    https://muhammadali.odyssey.historyit.com/items/view/DigitalMuseum/10162/gallery
  2. "Measured Against All Time - Heavyweight Joe Frazier"
    https://www.boxingscene.com/articles/measured-against-all-time-heavyweight-joe-frazier
  3. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/sports/joe-frazier-ex-heavyweight-champ-dies-at-67.html
  4. "Heavyweight"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20111110224950/http://www.ibroresearch.com/?p=52
  5. Ring Magazine, 1999 Holiday Edition.
  6. UPI
    https://www.upi.com/Archives/1990/04/07/Boxing-Hall-of-Fame-names-first-inductees/6244639460800/
  7. United Press International
    https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2021/01/12/UPI-Almanac-for-Tuesday-Jan-12-2021/5231610417906/
  8. Frazier, p. 1.
  9. "Joe Frazier defined himself early in life"
    https://www.espn.com/espn/commentary/story/_/page/howard-111114/joe-frazier-defined-man-long-fought-ali
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