Saturday, November 12, 2011

Smokin Joe



"Boxing is the only sport you can get your brain shook, your money took and your name in the undertaker book." Joe Frazier



Born Joseph William Frazier January 12, 1944 in Beaufort, South Carolina and passed on November 7, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA.


Smokin Joe Frazier was a top contender in the late 1960s but was most known for his rivivarly with Muhammad Ali. Joe Frazier was an Olympic Medalists and Undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion from 1965-1976, with one comeback in 1981.





37 fights
32 Wins
Wins by KO 27
Losses 4
Draws 1
No Contest 0

"The world has lost a champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration." Muhammad Ali

Joe Frazier was a good man and one my favorite boxers behind my fellow Louisville, Ky native Muhammad Ali. Rest in peace

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