Joe Frazier
Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, known as "Smokin" Joe, is a former Olympic and World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981. Frazier emerged as a contender in the mid-1960s, defeating Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He launched a comeback, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again. Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong, dependent on bobbing, weaving and wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. Compared to Ali's style, he was close enough to the ideal bruiser that some in the press and media characterized the bouts as the answer to the classic question: "What happens when a boxer meets with a brawler?" Since retiring Frazier has made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis also became a boxer - trained by Frazier himself - although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continues to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years have also seen the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchange insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations.
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When We Were Kings
as Self (archive footage)It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten...
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Tokyo Olympiad
as SelfThis impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the...
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Facing Ali
as SelfTen of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.
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WrestleMania II
as HimselfMr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the...
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Just the Ticket
as himselfGary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't...
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Night of 100 Stars III
as SelfA celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.
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Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman
as SelfJoe Frazier vs. George Foreman, billed as The Sunshine Showdown, was a professional boxing match...
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Ghost Fever
as Terrible TuckerTwo policeman are sent on a routine assignment to serve an eviction notice. It becomes anything...
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The rumble in the jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali
as CommentatorGeorge Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight...
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Thrilla in Manila
as HimselfOn October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch...
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Jim Brown: All-American
as Self (uncredited)Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look...
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II
as SelfAli vs. Frazier II was a boxing fight, the second of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe...
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NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge
as "Smokin" Joe Frazier (Referee/Ringside Judge)One million dollars is on the line as NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty...
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Muhammad Ali The Whole Story
as SelfMuhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The...
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III
as SelfMuhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier lll, billed as the "Thrilla in Manila", was the third and final...
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Champions Forever
as SelfNo other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and...
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Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!
as HimselfPreviously unseen footage, seeing and hearing the champions interviewed and talking to each...
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The Fighters
as SelfBehind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and...
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Fight of the Century
as SelfLegendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8,...
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Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Fight Of The Century or simply The Fight, was a...
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Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter
as SelfAli the Fighter was made in 1975, when the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight was still fresh in...
Movie pageGeorge Foreman vs Joe Frazier II
as SelfA professional boxing match contested on June 15, 1976, for the NABF heavyweight championship.
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Thrilla in Manila
as SelfThe 'Thrilla in Manila' was the third and final epic contest between the irrepressible...
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The Fight
as HimselfIn 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his...
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The Simpsons
as Joe Frazier (voice)Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as SelfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight...
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The Mike Douglas Show
as SelfThe Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...
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WWE Raw
as SelfA regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.
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The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - GuestThe Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various...
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Wogan
as SelfChat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable...
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The Jeffersons
as uncreditedSitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as...
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Movin' On
as uncreditedMovin' On is an American drama series that ran for two seasons, between 1974 and 1976. It...
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TV Funhouse
as SelfIn this spin-off of the Saturday Night Live TV Funhouse cartoons, happy-go-lucky Doug hosts a...
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Glory Days
as Joe FrazierGlory Days is an American drama television series that aired from July 25 until September 13,...
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