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 … read more “55 Years Ago: The Great Smokin’ Joe Frazier Goes Pro”
ROUND 12: A GLORIOUS ERA
By Mauricio Sulaimán – President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán
All of us who are passionate about … read more “WBC: Round 12: A Glorious Era”
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 … read more “Re-Watching The Thrilla In Manila Reminds Us Why It Really Is The Greatest Fight Ever”
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 … read more “Saturday: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier Trilogy on ESPN”
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 … read more “Some Fine Boxing Documentaries To Watch, And Watch Again – Five Knockouts”
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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 … read more “47 Years Ago: Down Goes Frazier! Down Goes Frazier!”
Class of 2019: Mark Breland, Joe Frazier, Al Mitchell & Ray Rodgers
The Class of 2019 was inducted into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall … read more “USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame Reception another KO”
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Rewind to December of 1981, and two heavyweight legends who had no business still fighting, were, for whatever reason or reasons, trying to do … read more “Recalling The Joe Frazier-Jumbo Cummings Fight: No Smoke, No Fire”
One of boxing’s all-time greatest, the late, great “Smokin'” Joe Frazier, will be inducted posthumously into the USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame, Friday … read more “Joe Frazier punched way into USA Boxing Alumni Association Hall of Fame”
What a shame these two giants of the division, lethal punchers both, never collided. What would have happened if Joe Frazier and Gerry Cooney met … read more “Joe Frazier & Gerry Cooney”