Joe Frazier
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Joseph William Frazier was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Nicknamed "Smokin’ Joe”, he was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless press
Frazier in 1971
Frazier holding the 1964 Summer Olympics gold medal
Joe Frazier in a studio portrait. Photo at least dated to 1971 based on this poster
Promotional photo for the January 1974 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II fight at Madison Square Garden
George Foreman
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George Edward Foreman was an American professional boxer, businessman, minister, and author. In boxing, he competed between 1967 and 1997, and was nicknamed "Big George". He was a two-time world heavy
Joe Frazier
…in 1970. In 1971, he defeated Ali by unanimous decision in the highly anticipated Fight of the Century. Two years later, Frazier lost his title to George Foreman. Frazier's last world-title challenge came in 1975, when he was beaten by Ali in a brutal rubber match, the Thrilla in Manila. He retired in 1976 after…
Foreman in 1973
Foreman with President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968
A cut to Foreman's right eye on September 18, 1974, postponed the bout for a month
Foreman with trainer Archie Moore on September 10, 1974, on the way to Kinshasa for his fight with Muhammad Ali