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Joe Frazier

Name in Native Language: "Joseph William Frazier" (English/EN)
Actor | * 01/12/1944 († 67, 11/07/2011) | Beaufort, South Carolina
Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, he was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure fighting style and was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali. Frazier won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur, held the NYSAC heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973, and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. Frazier emerged as the top contender in the late 1960s, becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970. In 1971, he defeated Ali by unanimous decision in the highly anticipated Fight of the Century. Two years later, Frazier lost his title to George Foreman. Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in the brutal rubber match, the Thrilla in Manila. Frazier retired in 1976 after a second loss to Foreman but made a comeback in 1981, before retiring for good with a record of 32 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. The International Bo... ()
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Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, known as "Smokin" Joe, is a former Olympic and World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981.Frazier emerged as a contender in the mid-1960s, defeating Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He launched a comeback, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again.Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong, dependent on bobbing, weaving and wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. Compared to Ali's style, he was close enough to the ideal bruiser that some in the press and media characterized the bouts as the answer to the classic question: "What happens when a boxer meets with a brawler?"Since retiring Frazier has made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis also became a boxer - trained by Frazier himself - although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continues to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years have also seen the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchange insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations.

Most frequent genres for this person: Documentaries | Comedies | Drama
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Movies with Joe Frazier as Actor(16)

as himself2009 Facing Ali
as himself2008 Thrilla in Manila
as Self (uncredited)2002 Jim Brown: All-American
as himself1999 Just the Ticket
as Self (archive footage)1996 When We Were Kings
as himself1990 Night Of 100 Stars III
as himself1989 Champions Forever
as Terrible Tucker1987 Ghost Fever
as himself1986 WrestleMania II
as "Smokin" Joe Frazier (Referee/Ringside Judge)1984 NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
as himself1976 Rocky
as himself1971 Fight of the Century
as himself1965 Tokyo Olympiad

TV Shows/Series with Joe Frazier as Actor(8)

as Self (archive footage)2022 Le Siècle des icônes
as himself1993 WWE Raw
as Joe Frazier (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as himself1982 Wogan
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show

Movies with Joe Frazier as Crew(1)

Crew/Thanks2007 American Gangster

Full Name: Joe Frazier
Born: Wednesday, 01/12 1944 (January) in Beaufort, South Carolina
Died: Monday, 11/07 2011 (November) in Philadelphia (aged: 67)
Zodiac sign: Capricorn (Chinese zodiac sign: Monkey)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Children: Jackie Frazier-Lyde, Marvis Frazier, Derek Frazier
Other names for Joe Frazier (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Smokin' Joe" (Nickname)
Joe Frazier frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
Phil Hartman (9x, Actor)
Vince McMahon (8x, Crew)
Muhammad Ali (8x, Actor)
Charles Warrington (8x, Actor)
Chris Edgerly (8x, Actor)
Mike Reiss (7x, Crew)
Dawnn Lewis (7x, Actress)
Paul Heyman (7x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:75234, Added: 05/23/2018, Last updated: 03/09/2024