‘Smokin’
Joe Frazier Dies of Liver Cancer
Joe Frazier
“Smokin’” Joe Frazier, a bruising boxer who was the
first fighter to defeat Muhammad Ali and held the heavyweight crown for five
years, has died after a fight with liver cancer. He was 67.
“We The Family of the 1964 Olympic Boxing Heavyweight
Gold Medalist, Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion and International Boxing Hall
of Fame Member Smokin’ Joe Frazier, regrets to inform you of his passing,” his
family said in a statement released tonight. “He transitioned from this life as
‘One of God’s Men,’ on the eve of November 7, 2011 at his home in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. We thank you for your prayers for our Father and vast outpouring
of love and support.”
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