Historical Events tagged with "frazier"

Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.

Sports & Recreation

Muhammad Ali claims victory over Joe Frazier

October 1st, 1975 49 years ago

Muhammad Ali faced Joe Frazier in a grueling boxing match in Manila. Known as the 'Thrilla in Manila,' this bout was the third and final meeting between the two legendary heavyweights, both vying for dominance in the boxing world. The fight was marked by its intense heat and back-and-forth action, ultimately leading to Frazier's corner halting the match after the 14th round, allowing Ali to retain his heavyweight title.

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Sports & Recreation

Foreman Dominates Frazier in Heavyweight Bout

January 22nd, 1973 52 years ago

Challenger George Foreman faced champion Joe Frazier in Kingston, Jamaica, delivering an astonishing performance that led to Frazier being knocked down six times within the first two rounds. The referee, Arthur Mercante, ultimately stopped the fight, awarding Foreman a technical knockout victory. This match solidified Foreman's reputation as a formidable opponent in the boxing world.

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