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Muhammed Ali vs. Joe Frazier
# 2 Greatest Sports Rivalry
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During the 1970's, boxing enjoyed one of it's greatest era's in it's Heavy Weight Division. Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier helped define this great era in boxing with 3 of the greatest fights of all time. 1971's "Fight of the Century" set the stage for a decade of wonderfull championship bouts that will never be forgotten. 1975 "Thrilla in Manilla" will go down in boxing history as a Top 5 greatest Heavy Weight match. Below are some hand picked links about this great rivalry and some of the photos that help tell the story. enjoy!
 


What was the tale of the tape?

Muhammed Ali Tale of the Tape Joe Frazier
January 17, 1942, Louisville, Kentucky
6' 3"
210 pounds
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January 12, 1944, Beaufort, S Carolina
5' 11-1/2"
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The first fight between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was simply called
"The Fight of the Century." Ringside tickets sold for a record $150 a seat.
 


Sports Illustrated Covers
1971 Fight of the Century
 
Fight # 2 & Thrilla in Manilla
 


Links to some write-ups
The Fight of the Century
Video clip site
Ali's fight by fight record

Some Video's from Amazon

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