45 Years Ago Today: The Thrilla In Manila
Has any world heavyweight title fight, before or since, demanded so much from its two participants as the third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier? Sheer guts were the … Read more
Joe Frazier
55 Years Ago: The Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier Goes Pro
A half century ago in his hometown of Philadelphia, boxing legend Joe Frazier punched for pay for the very first time. Not that the young Frazier got paid much at … Read more
WBC: Round 12: A Glorious Era
ROUND 12: A GLORIOUS ERA By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán All of us who are passionate about sports enjoy remembering and entering … Read more
Re-Watching The Thrilla In Manila Reminds Us Why It Really Is The Greatest Fight Ever
Like many fans, you might have caught the replay of the classic “Thrilla In Manila” last night, as ESPN aired the unforgettable third fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier … Read more
Saturday: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier Trilogy on ESPN
Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN Iconic Boxing Trilogy to Air in its Entirety on ESPN Platforms for the First Time Ever Encore Presentation to … Read more
Some Fine Boxing Documentaries To Watch, And Watch Again – Five Knockouts
With no live boxing taking place due to the ongoing coronavirus, hardcore fight fans, boxing junkies if you prefer, are having a tough time of things. Yes, there are far … Read more
47 Years Ago: Down Goes Frazier! Down Goes Frazier!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w41kFYlMvmc 47 years ago, a 3/1 underdog scored six knockdowns in just over five-minutes to devastatingly alter the heavyweight landscape. It was billed as “The Sunshine Showdown” (this really one … Read more
USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO
Class of 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame this past Friday … Read more