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Joe Frazier

Acting

Born January 12, 1944 · Beaufort, South Carolina

Died November 7, 2011

Also known as Smokin' Joe Frazier

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Biography

Joseph William Frazier was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Nicknamed "Smokin’ Joe”, he was known for his strength, durability, formidable left hand, and relentless pressure fighting style. He won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur, held the NYSAC heavyweight title from 1968 to 1973, and was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973. In 1971, Frazier became the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali.

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Awards & recognition

  • International Boxing Hall of Fame · 1990
  • Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1975
  • Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1971
  • The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1971
  • The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1970
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  • Sugar Ray Robinson Award · 1969
  • The Ring magazine Fighter of the Year · 1967
  • The Ring magazine Progress of the Year · 1966
  • The Ring World Heavyweight Champion
  • WBA World Heavyweight Champion
  • WBC World Heavyweight Champion

Filmography11 titles

Champions Forever

1989as Self

The Simpsons

1989as Joe Frazier (voice)

Rocky

1976as Himself

Tokyo Olympiad

1965as Self

American Gangster

2007Thanks

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Facing Ali

2009as Self

The Jeffersons

1975

Raw

1993as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

Movin' On

1974