Joe Frazier passes away from liver cancer
November 8th, 2011
By Eric Thomas: Boxingnews24.com is sad to report that Joe Frazier has lost his battle against liver cancer today and has passed away at age 67.
Frazier fought professionally from 1965 to 1981, capturing the WBA and WBC heavyweight titles. He defeated Muhammad Ali in 1971, which was the high point of Frazier’s career. Before turning pro, Frazier won a gold medal in the 1964 Olympics.
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What a shame that there is a statue of some fictional character and no tribute to the true boxing hero of Philadelphia and an all-time great. RIP.
The great Joe Frazier will always be remembered for being part of the golden generation of heavyweight boxing, his fights & memory will live on forever. R.I.P champ.
My condolences to those whom he loved and loved him…
Will always remember you champ were absolutely gutted, a true champion and true gentleman, still cant believe your gone, one of the greatest fighters of all time especially that left hook it was arguably the hardest left hook in boxing history, that left hook he floored ali with could have killed any other fighter, RIP champ
You will never be forgotten Champion. I´ll pray for your soul.
Smokin Joe – The REAL Rocky, hope Philly makes a statue in honour of this legend.
R.I.P. CHAMPION
RIP Mr. Fraizer. Thank you for giving us some of the most memorable moments in boxing. A true all time great and a brave warrior.
May he rest in peace. Boxing Legend
RIP GOD BLESS.
R.I.P. SMOKING JOE.
I’M EXTREMELY SAD TODAY. JOE WAS TRULY ONE OF THE “GREATEST,” NOT ONLY IN THE RING, BUT OUTSIDE THE RING AS WELL. GOD BLESS JOE!
JOE YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED! IT WOULD HAVE BEEN GREAT IF YOU AND MIKE TYSON WERE IN THE SAME ERA. YOUR FIGHTS WITH ALI WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER. YOU WERE THE MAN. YOU DIDN’T TALK THE TALK. YOU WALKED THE WALK! ALI, FOREMAN, SMOKIN JOE, AND TYSON ARE THE BEST HEAVYWEIGHTS OF ALL TIME. I AM DEEPLY SADENED BY THIS SHOCKING NEWS. PLEASE GOD TAKE YOU SON JOE INTO HEAVEN. ERNIE JOHNSON CINTI, OHIO
Truly a honorable great fighter and he will be missed rip joe see you later.
A guy who only lost to Foreman and Ali in their primes is rightly one of the greatest.
it sickens me that joe never got the respect he deserves,i mean after all he was the REAL ROCKY punching those meat in the freezer and running up the stairs in philidelphia.
A great fighter leaves us , rest in peace big joe your legend will remain in your minds and hearths.
R.I.P smokin Joe frazier true warrior of the ring, fought the best in the best era of heavyweight boxing. Will be missed but never forgotten.
Litlle Big Joe – Rest in Peace and greetings to the Almighty.
Joe made quite a contribution to the game and he will be missed.
its kind of strange that joe was the first to go before norton and ali the fact norton and ali were in pretty much in worser shape than joe.RIP JOE.
just don’t make’em like joe anymore!!
R.I.P. JOE, you were such a great fighter as well as a great person! Thanks for the memories. see you when i get there CHAMP!
RIP Champ.
Love you Joe! Great champ inside and outside the ring!
I was not born in the time when Joe Frazier was fighting but from what I have seen he is a true boxing legend. R.I.P ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier
I loved you Smokin Joe,boxing world will miss you.R.I.P.
R.I.P JOE, U WERE PROOF THAT THE LITTLE GUYS GAN DO IT IN THE BIG GUYS DIVISION! 1 OF THE BEST..
The world of boxing has lost a great champion, SMOKIN JOE thank you
for teaching us that in boxing SOMETIMES A FIGHT BREAK OUT, RIP JOE
We will miss u Joe
Not from his generation, but the fact I have watched so many of his fights on youtube is a testament to his legacy. RIP Joe Frazier: a man with a heart of a lion.
Mourn his death, but also celebrate his life and achievements in the professional boxing world.
Thank you Joe for the thrills and entertainment you have provided us, win or lose. Rest in peace dear fellow.
Rest in peace Champ.
RIP smokin Joe, a true warrior!!!
Rest in peace Joe!!
Rest In Peace
Smokin’ Thrilla Joe may not have beaten cancer here on earth, but I guarantee he’s knockin’ cancer’s lights out in heaven.
Rest in Peace Joe. Thank you for the memories. A true LEGEND.
R.I.P SMOKING JOE
Smokin Joe and Edwin Valero will be fighting a catchweight bout this Friday live from the 7th Dimension.
RIP Thrilla Joe.
RIP Smokin’ Joe, a true legend of our great sport
Long live SMOKING JOE FRAZIER, one of the TRUE greats of heavyweight boxing.
R.I.P Joe, you’ll always be remembered
thanks for giving THRILLA IN MANILA…the best boxing fight ever..
R.I.P smokin joe legend ov the game… godbless!!
R.I.P Joe another true legend lost but not forgotten
Rest in peace smokin Joe …. Your name and legacy will always be rememberd …
Thanks for giving Manila a “Thrilla”, so long Champ!
I know Ali says he shook the world, but guess what. You shook the shaker of the world. RIP Smokin Joe Frazier!
Rest in peace champ.
@Thrill
I agree with you 100%
Rest in peace, one of the all time Greatest .
RiP legend “smoken” joe
Could never understand how could a statue of a fake champ be made in Philly, when they had a real champ living there.
Smokin Joe Frazier
Legend!! RIP
love you joe you’ll always be the champ im sure the guy in the sky has a special place in his heart for you reat in peace
Rest in peace great champ,joe is part of boxing’s(our great soprts)history and will never die.
*Legend*
A humble underrated champion from Philly. A ledgend. Rest in peace “Smokin’ Joe”. Wish their were more like you.
Goodbye Joe.
No one has had the motor of smoking joe. He will always be remembered.
Rip Joe Great Champ
RIP
A gentleman and a true Legend
Thanks for the memories “Smoking” Joe, you will be missed!
God rest your soul Joe. one of my favorite fighters. R.I.P.
Rest in peace Smokin Joe we love you man , a great fighter and a great human being , forever”
The black Marciano all time great
“Smoking” Joe Frazier RIP Champ, you were the best. Wish there were Champs like you nowadays. Nobody has the heart you had!
R I P Joe ,you were a good example to everyone and always will be.
Ali will attend his funeral for sure. Posthumous homages are going to be bestowed upon Joe forever .
i meant joe love you man
Thanks for the memories Smoking Joe. I will always remember your fight with Ali at the Thrilla in Manila.
Rest in Peace.
im sure your in heaven big george rip you will be remembered as one of the greats
“Smokin’” Joe Frazier was are great fighter.
One of the most unique styles in boxing, thanks for the great fights. God bless.
rest in peace smokin joe…this is some very sad news…noone can wear ur hat…or better yet walk in your shoes…
rest in peace smokin joe , your a true legend
He is one of the good ones my heart
And prayers are with his family and
Friends god bless you all he will be missed
and forever loved
The money team is covering the funeral expenses….
Rest in peace
My prayers and condolences goes out to the Frazier family.
Rest In Peace, “Smokin’” Joe Frazier…You will truly be missed.