- Philadelphia boxing legend and former undisputed heavyweight champion "Smokin' " Joe Frazier has passed away at 67. Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September. His condition never appeared to improve and he was moved to hospice care earlier this month. Frazier is best known for his fights with Muhammad Ali and George Foreman which defined a generation.
Though he was born in South Carolina, it was Philadelphia that Joe called home. Scenes from the movie Rocky were taken from real life experiences which Frazier was never credited for. His rivalry with Ali was built upon "the Fight of the Century" and "the Thrilla in Manilla". These fights didn't just change the face of boxing but also had a deeper impact socially not just in the United States but the whole world.
Frazier is survived by his sons.
10 comments:
the death date is wrong its supposed to be 3662011
predicting deaths now, guys? lol. change the date. <3
R.I.P. JOE FRAZIER U WILL B MISSED
Ummm...He did pass away earlier today..and today is 11/7/2011...what are you guys talking about? R.I.P Mr. Frazier!!
it says 11-7-2012.....R.I.P
R.I.P to a legend, to bad they couldn't get the year right.
Coofirr
PLEASE CHANGE THE DATE TO 11-7-11 2012 HASN'T GOTTEN HERE YET. THIS IS A MAJOR TYPO!!!
Ok wow. Listen.. if you don't know what your speaking about then don't speak at all! especially about the death of a legend!
11/07/2011
RIP Champ...
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