Joe Frazier

(1944-2011)

American boxer

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Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), nicknamed "Smokin' Joe," was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Frazier was known for his strength, durability, formidable punching power, and relentless pressure fighting style and was the first boxer to beat Muhammad Ali. He reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973 and as an amateur won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics.

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Born	Joseph William Frazier 12 January 1944 Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Died	7 November 2011 (aged 67) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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