RIP Joe Frazier

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  1. joebeadg

    joebeadg Well-Known Member Full Member

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    My son just called and told me Joe died, really sucks. Good guy, great fighter.
     
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  2. mr. magoo

    mr. magoo VIP Member Full Member

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    Just saw it literally 2 minutes ago while Watching the Bears vs Eagles game. Agreed. Good man, great fighter and one who will be sorely missed.
     
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  3. Icebreaker

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    He was the first fighter I was interested in. Following his fights with Ali was what got me originally interested in boxing. A true warrior RIP.
     
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  4. the cobra

    the cobra Awesomeizationism! Full Member

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    Sad day. Legend.
     
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  5. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Saw it a couple of minutes ago on the news. At least we got a chance to brace ourselves for it. R.I.P. Smokin' Joe.
     
    El Bujia, Nov 7, 2011
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  6. Imperial1

    Imperial1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Just read it on Yahoo sports .RIP CHAMP ! Thanks for the memories !! Condolences to the Fraizier family !
     
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  7. salsanchezfan

    salsanchezfan Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Thanks for everything, Joe.
     
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  8. burt bienstock

    burt bienstock Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I feel terrible ! Saw Joe Frazier in the Olympics finals, saw him train,saw him at the FOTC
    and I just loved his innate goodness and courage. So darn sad. Rest in peace Joe...
     
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  9. apollack

    apollack Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Fantastic fighter with a wonderful fan friendly style. A true warrior. He'll always be remembered as being the first man to defeat Ali, in one of the greatest fights of all time. Their third bout was also very entertaining and brutal.

    Frazier also held significant victories over Oscar Bonavena (twice), Eddie Machen, Doug Jones, George Chuvalo, Buster Mathis, Jerry Quarry (twice), Jimmy Ellis (twice), Bob Foster, and Joe Bugner.
     
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  10. DaveK

    DaveK Vicious & Malicious Full Member

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    Great man and a great fighter. R.I.P., Joe.

    He's an example of what a real fighter should strive to be.
     
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  11. locard

    locard Boxing Addict banned

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    The legacies of many legends wouldn't be what they're now without him

    First man to defeat Ali, first man to stop Chuvalo, and one of the most exciting fighters to watch that ever lived

    to think most of his accomplishments he did while being practically half blind. what a great heart and talent
     
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  12. Wu-Gambino

    Wu-Gambino ESB Swordsman Full Member

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    Expected this with the recent news and what not but still deeply saddened. The boxing world lost a true blood and guts warrior today, RIP champ. Now off to watch FOTC and remind myself why Joe would clean house today.
     
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  13. The Pup

    The Pup Member Full Member

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    RIP Champ, extremely sad news
     
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  14. Seamus

    Seamus Proud Kulak Full Member

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    Rest in peace, champ. You gave so much.
     
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  15. JWSoats

    JWSoats Active Member Full Member

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    Just heard the news. Terribly saddened. As I've posted before, Joe Frazier was one of my all-time favorites. May God welcome him into His kingdom and comfort Joe's family.

    "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2Tim 4:7

    God bless Joe Frazier.
     
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