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Philly Boxing History |
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JANUARY 12, 1944 |
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On this day in 1944, Joe Frazier was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. Best remembered for his three epic bouts with Muhammad Ali, Smokin' Joe posted a career record of 32-4-1 (27 KO). He is the easy choice for many compiling their list of best-ever Philly fighters, based on his global impact and overall place in boxing history. As an amateur, Frazier won the gold medal in the 1964 Olympics, and as a pro held the heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973. HAPPY BIRTHDAY SMOKIN' JOE! |
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| OTHER RESULTS ON THIS DATE: | ||||
| 1931 - Harry Blitman KO4 Joey Williams at Atlantic City | ||||
| 1940 - Jimmy Tygh W10 Norment Quarles at the Cambria in Kensington (NE Philly) | ||||
| 1945 - George LaRover KO5 Johnny Cool at Boston | ||||
| 1950 - Lavern Roach W8 George LaRover at the Met in South Philly | ||||
| 1959 - Charley Scott KO8 Tom Brown at the Cambria in Kensington (NE Philly) | ||||
| 1971 - Bennie Briscoe KO2 Ned Edwards at the Blue Horizon in North Philly | ||||
| 1971 - Alfonso Hayman W4 Roy Ingram at the Blue Horizon in North Philly | ||||
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1996 - Tim Witherspoon W10 Al Cole at Madison Square Garden in New York |
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HAPPY
BIRTHDAY JOE FRAZIER