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| Joe Frazier | |
|---|---|
| Boxer | |
| Born | Jan. 12, 1944 Beaufort, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | Nov.
7, 2011 (at age 67) |
| Nationality | American |
Joe Frazier, also known as Smokin’ Joe, was a famous professional boxer.
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He was an Olympic gold medalist and the undisputed World Heavyweight champion. His professional career lasted between 1965 and 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981. He is best remembered for his grueling 14-round match against Muhammad Ali in the Philippines, known as the Thrilla in Manila.
Early Life
Joe was born on January 12, 1944, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
His parents were sharecroppers and so his family never had much money.
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When he turned 13, Joe Frazier quit school and left home two years later to be on his own. He went to New York City to stay with his older brother and find work. Finding employment was very hard and so he started to make money by stealing cars and selling them in a junkyard in Brookl