Thrilla In Manila - Ali v. Frazier 3

Here is the end of the trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. It ocurred on 10/1/75 for the Heavyweight title at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines.

At the time, Ali was 48-2 with 35 KO's. Frazier was 32-2 with 27 KO's. Ali weighed in at 224, while Frazier tipped the scales at 215. Ali lost the first bout "The Fight of the Century" via unanimous decision, while winning the rematch via split decision.

Video of the Day - Frazier v. Foster

Here is boxing legend "Smokin'" Joe Frazier boxing Bob Foster (56-8) for the WBA and WBC heavyweight boxing titles on 11/18/70 at the Cobo Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

Unfortunately, Smokin' Joe lost his battle with liver cancer at age 67. Frazier holds wins over Muhammad Ali (56-5), Buster Mathis (30-4), Eddie Machen (50-11), Dave Zyglewicz (32-4), Joe Bugner (69-13) and Jerry Quarry (53-9).