Joe Frazier

Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 - November 7, 2011), known as 'Smokin' Joe', was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Frazier is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure fighting style. He was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali. Frazier held the NYSAC heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973 and the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. As an amateur, he won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics. Frazier's notable victories include a unanimous decision win against Ali in the highly anticipated 'Fight of the Century' in 1971.