Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time.

Feb 18, 2011 · Former New York Mets manager Joe Frazier, who led the team for just one full season before it went into a sharp decline, has died. He was 88. Frazier's wife, Jean, said Thursday that her...

Nov 7, 2011 · PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Joe Frazier had to throw his greatest punch to knock down "The Greatest." A vicious left hook from Frazier put Muhammad Ali on the canvas in the 15th round in March 1971...

Nov 8, 2011 · Frazier, the former heavyweight champion who handed Ali his first defeat yet had to live forever in his shadow, died Monday after a brief fight with liver cancer. He was 67. (AP) Joe...

Nov 7, 2011 · Joe Frazier, the hard-hitting boxing heavyweight who handed the legendary Muhammad Ali his first defeat, died Monday, just a month after being diagnosed with liver cancer, his family said in a...

1 day ago · Joe Frazier was an iconic American professional boxer, renowned for his fierce style and remarkable achievements in the heavyweight division. Born on January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina, Frazier rose to fame as the world heavyweight champion from 1970 until 1973. He is perhaps best remembered for his legendary battles against Muhammad ...

Nov 8, 2011 · Joe Frazier Death: Where Does Former Champ Rank Among All Time Greats? The sports world lost a true boxing legend when Joe Frazier lost his brief battle with cancer on Monday. The man with a...

Joseph Filmore Frazier was an outfielder and pinch-hitter who played in the major leagues briefly with Cleveland in 1947 and again with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1954 into 1956, then for a month with Cincinnati and three more with Baltimore …

Apr 3, 2024 · Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali is arguably one of the most iconic rivalries in boxing. It features the boisterous, loud Ali vs. the reserved, cerebral Frazier. It was a contrast of styles, both...

Joe Frazier is best remembered for his tough 14-round match against Muhammad Ali in “Thrilla in Manila” held in the Philippines. He was an Olympic gold medalist in 1964 and became world heavyweight boxing champion for three years.