Many happy returns to Joe Frazier

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  1. Stevie G

    Stevie G Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Let's hope Joe finds peace inside himself. A great warrior.
     
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  2. RockysSplitNose

    RockysSplitNose Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    here here happy birthday smoke :good
     
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    It seems like only yesterday his right hand was kindly lecturing us in an ornery and avuncular way...
     
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    Careful, Bodhi. We don't want Duce "clicking his mouse" in here. Neither would Joe, I don't think. :verysad
     
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    Happy birthday Joe, you are the epitome of a "fighter".I have special memories of you Joe. First time I saw you ,was against Buster Mathis in the Olympic trials 1964.
    Second time I saw you was at the Concord Hotel,training for a fight.You and I were alone,
    and you were wrapping your hands a few feet away from me,waiting for Yank Durham. Looking at you then ,I recall how haappy I was not to be sparring with you.Yessir!
    And the last time I saw you Joe,was when you whippoed your nemesis Ali,at MSG,1971.
    I was sitting away up in the end balcony, but I was thrilled by your performance,nonetheless. That fight was your "high water mark",your body became softer after that bout...Happy birthday Joe, and many more...I admire you...
     
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  7. bodhi

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    That was his most glorious moment. This needs to be in here. :deal
     
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  8. Boxed Ears

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    Don't consult me about your dry cleaning bill then. :bart
     
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  9. Il Duce

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    Boxed Ears,

    In case you didn't notice, Arthur Mercante is directing Joe Frazier to a 'neutral'
    corner, so he can begin his 'count'.
     
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    I'll tell you, man, if it weren't for that damn ref, Muhammad would have been out cold! :bbb
     
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  11. Vince Voltage

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    Yes, while Ali was often allowed to hover over his opponents and not even go to a neutral corner, certainly it would be prudent to force Frazier to.
     
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    Art Rust Jr., a New York Sportscaster, actually scored the last round even.

    Of course, he mowed Muhammad Ali's lawn every Saturday morning too.
     
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    Happy Birthday Smokin' Joe. :happy

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  14. Vince Voltage

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    someone scored the round even!? Yeah, Ali's weak jabs certainy equaled Joe's devastating hooks that nearly decapitated Ali.
     
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    I had the pleasure of introducing Joe Frazier many times. The last being at the Ring 8 Christmas Party in New York last month. I even sat next to him for 5 hours.

    Happy Birthday Joe and many more.

    Henry Hascup
     
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