Joe Frazier Dies on November 7 at the Age of 67 from Liver Cancer
Smokin' Joe Frazier (Haiku)
Smokin' Joe Frazier
Ex-Heavyweight Champion
Gone, not forgotten
Smokin' Joe Frazier died today at the age of 67 from liver cancer. He was once the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion and 1964 Olympic champion. Joe Frazier's only losses were to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. He lost "The Thrilla in Manilla" to Muhammad ALi. He beat Muhammad Ali in "The Fight of the Century". He was a tough fighter who gave his all to the sport of boxing and was one of the greatest.
Joe Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September 2011 and admitted to hospice care,
he died on November 7, 2011-God Rest His Soul
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Ex-Heavyweight Champion
Gone, not forgotten
Smokin' Joe Frazier died today at the age of 67 from liver cancer. He was once the undisputed heavyweight boxing champion and 1964 Olympic champion. Joe Frazier's only losses were to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. He lost "The Thrilla in Manilla" to Muhammad ALi. He beat Muhammad Ali in "The Fight of the Century". He was a tough fighter who gave his all to the sport of boxing and was one of the greatest.
Joe Frazier was diagnosed with liver cancer in late September 2011 and admitted to hospice care,
he died on November 7, 2011-God Rest His Soul
Sources
ESPN
Yahoo
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Post a CommentAn excellent tribute to a wonderful sportsman. Thanks!
Nice tribute leroy...
Great boxer.
RIP Joe.
My father knew him, RIP Smokin' Joe, cheers ;)