https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs62TpJvnws Joe Frazier knocked out Jimmy Ellis in the fifth round of their re-unification title bout, on February 16, 1970, at Madison Square Garden in New York. By winning the fight, the undefeated Frazier layed claim to the title of undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. The only problem with that was, there was that other … [Read more...] about Frazier KO’s Jimmy Ellis to Win WBA Title – February 16, 1970
Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali KO’s Joe Frazier – Thrilla in Manila – October 1, 1975
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EDbIW6EkVA The Ali-Frazier Triology Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought for the heavyweight title three times. Their first fight, which is often referred to as "The Fight of the Century, or just "The Fight," took place at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 8, 1971. The bout went 15 rounds and Frazier won it by a unanimous decision. … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali KO’s Joe Frazier – Thrilla in Manila – October 1, 1975
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wins Olympic Gold – September 5, 1960
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0VelT6XGxY&feature=related The brilliant Shirley Povitch did not overlook the amusing coincidence of a man named Cassius, competing for a gold medal at the Rome Olympics. He wrote "Cassius has come back to Rome. He is an esteemed member of the U.S. compound in the Olympic Village. But 'yon Cassius is not out of Shakespeare. He is out of … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) wins Olympic Gold – September 5, 1960