JOE FRAZIER RUMORS & GOSSIP
Joe Frazier's gym in Philly gets historic status
The Philadelphia gym where former heavyweight champ Joe Frazier lived and trained has been named to the National Register of Historic Places.
Preservation officials say they were notified Tuesday of the designation by the National Park Service. They say it will help protect the building and commemorate Frazier's legacy.
Frazier converted the three-story north Philadelphia building...
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Boxing Daily: Joe Frazier Statue to be Built…Finally!
by Alex Neely
In Philadelphia, at the intersection of North Broad St. and Glenwood Ave., a three-story, brick building stands like the tallest headstone in a cemetary, the words “Joe Frazier’s Gym” stenciled in washed-out letters. A former home to “Smokin” Joe and children seeking refuge from gang violence, the gym is now a discount furniture store.
A sign on the window...
Artist chosen for Philly statue of boxer Frazier
An artist has been chosen to create a Philadelphia statue in honor of late hometown boxing great Joe Frazier.
Mayor Michael Nutter said in a statement Wednesday that Lawrence Nowlan will create the statue to be erected by spring 2014 at an entertainment complex near Philadelphia's three sports stadiums near the now-demolished Spectrum, an arena where Frazier fought.
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A win for Carmouche over Rousey is a positive for the UFC
Yes, you read that right. Let me repeat myself. A win for Liz Carmouche tonight over Ronda Rousey is a positive for the UFC. I'm here to tell you why. Did people still tune in to see Fedor after he lost? What about Georges St Pierre after he got ko'ed by Matt Serra, Tyson after Douglas, Ali after got beat by Joe Frazier. The list goes on. Rousey is a star. You don'...
Joe Frazier’s son Derek featured on MTV’s Made on Saturday
Derek Frazier, the youngest son of Hall of Fame boxer Smokin' Joe Frazier, has always held an extreme admiration for his late father and long sought out a way to honor his legacy in a way that would make him proud. MTV has provided the platform for the 21-year-old Frazier to do just that, and a worldwide audience will be witness when the reality series Made returns this...
WFAN's Tony Paige thought it hilarious that Joe Frazier almost drowned during 'Superstars'
Joe Frazier competed in a swimming event during the inaugural Superstars on ABC. Asked if he only made it halfway, Joe said, "I can't swim." Few weeks ago, WFAN's Tony Paige was reminiscing about the...
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Frazier's bond with Philadelphia tighter in death
In the year after his death, Joe Frazier's legacy is stronger than ever in Philadelphia.
There's just something about boxing champions and this city - a 1-2 combo that perseveres through time:
- A fundraising venture for a statue near Philadelphia's three sports stadiums is in the works for the former heavyweight title holder.
- Preservationists are seeking to save...
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November 15, 2012
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Remembering Joe Frazier Next CS360 Show with Les Wolff & Amy Williams
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Monday night at 6:00pm we will be remembering the life of one of boxing’s greatest Champions, “Smokin Joe Frazier” with special guests Les Wolff and Amy Williams only on the Cleveland Sports 360 Show. For those who don’t know, Les Wolff has served as Joe Frazier’s business and personal manager and closest confidant for the last 7 years...
Former heavyweight champ Frazier remembered in SC
Joe Frazier's family and friends are saying goodbye to the former heavyweight champion at two memorial services near his hometown in South Carolina.
Frazier is being remembered first with a service Wednesday morning at Bethesda Christian Fellowship Temple on St. Helena Island. A public memorial service will follow at noon in a waterfront park in Beaufort, in the county where...
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November 16, 2011
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MORE THAN A LEGEND
Joe Frazier's five most memorable fights
Smokin’ Joe Frazier recently passed away but will be remembered in the hearts of boxing fans all around the world for his warrior mentality in the squared circle. Here is a small list of some of his most memorable fights during his great boxing career.
Muhammad Ali I- Dubbed the fight of the century, Smokin’ Joe was able to win a 15 round unanimous decision over Muhammad Ali...
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November 08, 2011
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