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Joe Frazier‌

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Joe Frazier

Beaufort, South Carolina

Joe Frazier

Beaufort, South Carolina

Gender

Male

Birthday

calendar1944-01-12

Popularity

star1.5

Biography

Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, known as "Smokin" Joe, is a former Olympic and World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981. Frazier emerged as a contender in the mid-1960s, defeating Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He launched a comeback, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again. Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong, dependent on bobbing, weaving and wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. Compared to Ali's style, he was close enough to the ideal bruiser that some in the press and media characterized the bouts as the answer to the classic question: "What happens when a boxer meets with a brawler?" Since retiring Frazier has made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis also became a boxer - trained by Frazier himself - although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continues to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years have also seen the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchange insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations.

Movie Credits

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter‌
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calendar 1975

The Fighters

The Fighters‌
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calendar 1974

Fight of the Century

Fight of the Century‌
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calendar 1971

WrestleMania II

WrestleMania II‌
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calendar 1986

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II‌
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calendar 1974

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I‌
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calendar 1971

Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!‌
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calendar 2000

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge‌
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calendar 1984

Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears

Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears‌
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calendar 2012

Ghost Fever

Ghost Fever‌
star2.5
calendar 1987

George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II

George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II‌
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calendar 1976

The rumble in the jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

The rumble in the jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali‌
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calendar 1974

Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila‌
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calendar 2019

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection‌
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calendar 1999

Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

Muhammad Ali The Whole Story‌
star8.0
calendar 1996

A Christmas Journey Home

A Christmas Journey Home‌
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calendar 1996

Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III‌
star4.0
calendar 1990

Just the Ticket

Just the Ticket‌
star5.5
calendar 1998

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III‌
star10.0
calendar 1975

Rocky

Rocky‌
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calendar 1976

Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila‌
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calendar 2008

Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman

Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman‌
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calendar 1973

Facing Ali

Facing Ali‌
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calendar 2009

When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings‌
star7.7
calendar 1996

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible‌
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calendar 2000

Champions Forever

Champions Forever‌
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calendar 1989

Home of Angels

Home of Angels‌
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calendar 1994

The Fight

The Fight‌
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calendar 1974

Jim Brown: All-American

Jim Brown: All-American‌
star5.0
calendar 2002

Tokyo Olympiad

Tokyo Olympiad‌
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calendar 1965

Tv Credits

Movin' On

Movin' On‌
star6.8
calendar 1974

The Simpsons

The Simpsons‌
star8.0
calendar 1989

The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons‌
star7.3
calendar 1975

Secret Talents of the Stars

Secret Talents of the Stars‌
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calendar 2008

The Next Great Champ

The Next Great Champ‌
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calendar 2004

Die Muhammad Ali Story

Die Muhammad Ali Story‌
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calendar 1996

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson‌
star7.4
calendar 1962

Wogan

Wogan‌
star4.5
calendar 1982

A Whole New Ballgame

A Whole New Ballgame‌
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calendar 1995

WWE Raw

WWE Raw‌
star6.7
calendar 1993

TV Funhouse

TV Funhouse‌
star6.4
calendar 2000

The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show‌
star6.6
calendar 1968

The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show‌
star4.8
calendar 1961

Glory Days

Glory Days‌
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calendar 1990