← Joe Frazier Decoded: The People’s Champion Remembered

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By Anslem Samuel | Published November 8, 2011 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

After a long fought battle with liver cancer, boxing great Joe Frazier passed away this past Monday, November 7, 2011 at the age of 67. While his name is often tied to flamboyant fighter Muhammad Ali, who he fought in three memorable bouts, Frazier built his reputation on his own blood, sweat and tears. The Beaufort, South Carolina native pulled himself up out of poverty to be one of the sport’s top fighters (32-4-1). In the wake of his passing, BlackEnterprise.com takes a look back at the many milestones in Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s life both in and out the ring. —Anslem Samuel

After a long fought battle with liver cancer, boxing great Joe Frazier passed away this…

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