March 8th, 1971. I was in my 2nd year at WVU & I can remember all the hype for this fight like it was yesterday. Madison Square Garden, NYC. The fight of the Century. Most people thought Ali was gonna whip Joe, but Frazier had other plans. Before the fight, Ali's dressing room was like feeding time at the zoo, while in Frazier's dressing room, he sat all alone & simply thought: "Please Lord, give me the strength the bet this man, because he ain't righteous". One of my favorite boxing quotes of all time. And in the 15th round, Frazier landed a monster left hook that sent Ali crashing to the canvas. But he bounced back up like a rubber ball... That one punch sealed the deal. The fight was over & Joe Frazier had defeated the self-proclaimed "Greatest" by UD. It couldn't have turned out any better that night...40 years ago today. :bbb This content is protected
Did you know that after 14 rounds, Ali was ready to quit. He knew he was near death. But when Fraziers corner stopped the fight, they basically handed Ali the win. If only Joe would had come out for the 15th. I think he had more left in him then Ali did. Oh well...wars like those 2 put on are makes boxing the greatest sport that exists.
I don't know about that. I saw a special TV documentary on Ali/Frazier & in Manilla, Ali don't A. Dundee to stop it, while in Frazier's corner when they told him they were gonna stop it, he was pleading with them not to. It really doesn't matter, cause arguing about it isn't gonna change history. :bbb
I was born in 75.I enjoyed the taped version of the fight.My Dad said it was the most exciting fight he ever saw.:thumbsup
