Closing Walls and Ticking Clocks
Tonight, the sports world lost a legend.  Not a legend in the conventional sense. I don’t believe any boxing historian would call Joe Frazier one of the top ten fighters ever (heavyweights, maybe). He lost too many significant fights to be in that category.  He did however participate in one of the greatest rivalries ever, and one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. His name will live in sports lore, for his accomplishments, for making the most of what he was given, and for fighting to the last bell. He is truly a legend.  RIP Smokin’ Joe High-res

Tonight, the sports world lost a legend. 

Not a legend in the conventional sense. I don’t believe any boxing historian would call Joe Frazier one of the top ten fighters ever (heavyweights, maybe). He lost too many significant fights to be in that category. 

He did however participate in one of the greatest rivalries ever, and one of the most significant sporting events of the 20th century. His name will live in sports lore, for his accomplishments, for making the most of what he was given, and for fighting to the last bell. He is truly a legend. 

RIP Smokin’ Joe

Posted at 11:43pm

Tagged: boxing, joe frazier,

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    I thought they were talking about Ali for a second. /)_(\ RIP Mr. Frazier. :/
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    Frazier, 1944-2011
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