Thrilla in Manila
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III, billed as the Thrilla in Manila, was the third and final boxing match between undisputed champion Muhammad Ali, and former champion Joe Frazier, for the undisputed he
Poster advertising the match, featuring artwork by LeRoy Neiman.
Ali and Frazier in a promotional shot for their prior fight, Super Fight II in New York City
Araneta Coliseum
Ali after the fight
Don King
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Donald King is an American boxing promoter, known for his flamboyant and charismatic style, who was involved in some of the most famous boxing matches in history.
Thrilla in Manila
…Philippines, and be a source of pride for its people. Futch and Filipino officials (who bought in heavily to the idea) brushed aside complaints from Don King that a Filipino referee would be too small to handle a heavyweight fight. This resulted in the appointment of Filipino Carlos Padilla, Jr. Futch and…
King speaking at FreedomFest in July 2016
King in 1982
King and Mike Tyson after the latter defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986
King with Roy Jones Jr. in 2008, after his win over Félix Trinidad