Rewind to 1967, and Canada’s greatest heavyweight, certainly the country’s toughest fighter, was on a roll. Having achieved global fame … read more “67: When Joe Frazier Ended George Chuvalo’s Six-KO Win Streak – And Nearly His Career”
Officially, George Foreman scored a technical knockout, or a TKO, over Joe Frazier in winning the world title inside those … read more “On This Day: When George Foreman Shocked Joe Frazier And The World”
Joe Frazier, the world heavyweight king, was having his first fight in ten months. A little under a year ago, … read more “A Half Century Ago Today: When Joe Frazier’s Smoke Was Far Too Much For Terry Daniels”
Who is the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time? What is the best era for heavyweight boxing? Two polarizing questions … read more “VIDEO: 70s vs 90s Heavyweight Tournament”
Heavyweight legend “Smokin’” Joe Frazier should today be celebrating his birthday. Born on this day 78 years ago, Frazier, like … read more “78 Years Ago He Was Born – 50 Years Ago He Was The Best Heavyweight In The World: Joe Frazier”
If Joe Frazier was still alive, if he had not sadly succumbed to liver cancer on November 7, 2011, the … read more ““Smokin’” Joe Frazier: Ten Years Gone But Never Forgotten”
October 1st, 1975 – Manila.
You know the rest.
It was 46 years ago today when titans, Muhammad Ali and … read more “The Thrilla In Manila: Still The Greatest!”
The Olympic Games are upon us: Tokyo 2021 (postponed as they were, for one of the very few times in … read more “Tokyo ’64 – When The Great Joe Frazier Refused To Let A Little Thing Like A Busted Thumb Prevent Him From Winning Gold”