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Tributes to Frazier: 'Joe was just relentless. He had so much courage and such ferocity'
Wednesday 09 November 2011
The two men who helped Joe Frazier define the greatest era of heavyweight boxing paid heartfelt tribute to him after his death yesterday. Frazier, the former undisputed world heavyweight champion, had been fighting liver cancer and his family confirmed he had passed away, at the age of 67.
Joe Frazier's greatest fights
Tuesday 08 November 2011
Joe Frazier, who has died aged 67, was one of boxing's finest heavyweights. Here we examine his five most memorable fights.
Muhammad Ali leads tributes to Joe Frazier
Tuesday 08 November 2011
Muhammad Ali today paid tribute to his great rival Joe Frazier, saying: "The world has lost a great champion."
Former heavyweight champion Smokin' Joe Frazier dies
Tuesday 08 November 2011
Joe Frazier, who has died at the age of 67, today received tributes from the two men who helped him define the greatest era of heavyweight boxing.
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