OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ron Stander, whose fight against unbeaten world heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in 1972 was the highlight of his 13-year career, has died. He was 77. Toddy Stander said her husband ...

Joe Frazier, left, lands a punch on challenger Ron Stander of Council Bluffs in their 1972 bout in Omaha. Frazier won in four rounds by TKO. Joe Frazier and Ron Stander met again in 2001 when Frazier ...

Frankfurt, Germany, May 14, 1971: Heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier is the victim of a pre-internet photobomb as he sits in a car at the Frankfurt airport. Frazier, who kept his WBA and WBC ...

This article was first published on Nov. 14, 2011: Poster from Joe Frazier vs. Ron Stander fight. Ron Stander, left, after fight with Joe Frazier. At right is Dr. Jack Lewis who stitched Stander's ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought the “Thrilla in Manila,” still considered the greatest and ...

I Am Joe Frazier premieres on the CW Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9/8c. The special will help celebrate the rise of Joe Frazier, one of the most influential heavyweight boxers of all time. Viewers will see ...

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