As he taunted Joe Frazier, former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, current champ, pointed at the custom black T-shirts he and his entourage sported as they crashed the Aug. 26, 1975, ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The city of Philadelphia honored boxing legend Smokin' Joe Frazier by naming a street after him. Frazier's family and legendary boxer Larry Holmes. who hails from Easton ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Oct. 1, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Oct. 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali took on Joe Frazier in ...

The epic 14-round battle, won by Ali after Frazier's trainer stopped the fight, was used as "Exhibit A" in the movement to shorten bouts to 12 rounds because of the raw brutality on display The ...

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 ...

In a charity upset, Memphis, Tennessee Mayor Willie Herenton achieved the highlight of his career when he beat former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in a charity boxing match on Friday. Both men are ...

Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier delivered one of the greatest fights boxing has ever seen. They went 14 rounds, trading bludgeonings for nearly 45 minutes before Ali emerged victorious.

As he taunted Joe Frazier, former heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, current champ, pointed at the custom black T-shirts he and his entourage sported as they crashed the Aug. 26, 1975, ...