Joseph William "Joe" Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), also known as
Smokin' Joe, was an Olympic and Undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981.
Condolences from the legends:
“Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino icon, said Frazier's legacy will endure well beyond death”, which came for Frazier on Monday at age 67 of liver cancer.
"The world has lost a great champion," Ali said. "I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones."
Frazier went 32-4 with one drawn and 27 knockouts over his career, but for long-time fight promoter Bob Arum, the Manila fight was simply the greatest bout in boxing history.
"The third fight was the greatest fight in the history of boxing. Ever. The greatest fight ever," Arum said. "It's something I'll never forget. He proved himself a great man and a great warrior."
"The third fight was the greatest fight in the history of boxing. Ever. The greatest fight ever," Arum said. "It's something I'll never forget. He proved himself a great man and a great warrior."
Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson posted his remembrances on his Twitter page, saying, "Today is a sad yet remarkable day as we mourn the death of boxing legend Joe Frazier & honor him by celebrating his amazing accomplishments."
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman posted a Twitter message that simply said, "Good night Joe Frazier. I love you dear friend."
"RIP Smokin Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to to the Frazier family. We lost an all time great," Mayweather posted on his Twitter page.
Bernard Hopkins, the oldest world champion in boxing history at age 46 after winning the WBC world lightweight crown earlier this year, mourned a fellow Philadelphia fight legend.
"Joe Frazier is an icon, and he will always be remembered that way," said Hopkins. "He had great discipline and a strong will to win. It's a very sad day in Philadelphia and all over the world.
"Joe is a person who will never be imitated or emulated. His legacy in boxing will never be duplicated."
"Joe Frazier is an icon, and he will always be remembered that way," said Hopkins. "He had great discipline and a strong will to win. It's a very sad day in Philadelphia and all over the world.
"Joe is a person who will never be imitated or emulated. His legacy in boxing will never be duplicated."
Sources:
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/237901/sports/pacquiao-vegas-mourn-joe-fraziers-death
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Frazier
http://www.flickr.com/photos/iluvyoumore/5452146607/sizes/m/in/photostream/
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