Ali-Frazier III, Or The "Thrilla In Manila," As It Was Dubbed, Took Place On The First Day Of October, 1975. Muhammad Ali Successfully Defended The Heavyweight Title By Defeating Joe Frazier In 14 Rounds.
The Former Olympic Gold Medalist And World Famous Boxer, Won The Heavyweight Title Three Times -- 1964, 1974 And 1978.
Born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr, In Louisville , Kentucky, He Adopted The Name, Muhammad Ali When He Converted To Islam.
Ali's First Heavyweight Title Was Suspended After He Refused To Enlist In The Draft For The Vietnam War. Having Claimed "Conscientious Objection" As A Minister Of Islam, He Argued: "You won't even stand up for me here in America for my religious belief and you want me to go somewhere and fight, while you won't even stand up for me here at home." His Title Was Restored By A Supreme CourtRuling In 1970. Muhammad Ali's Fame Transcends Sports And He Has Become A Symbol For Courage, Conviction And Black Manhood. It Has Been Said That His Is The Most Recognized Face In The World.
Ali-Frazier III
"In Order For Black History To Live, We Must Continue to Breathe Life Into It" -- Hubert Gaddy, Jr.
Who's Your Fav Wrestler? I grew up watching NWA Wrestling in NC. Loved Thunderbolt Patterson...LOL
Wednesday, September 30th 2009 at 9:47PM
Hugh Gaddy
I like wresling but not boxing, but my family talked about this fight for, for ever.(smile)
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
What was the name of the blond guy that was a kick to watch his antic back thens? Now I don't care to watch it on tv any more as it is just too staged. I still will go see it live every now and then.
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
I just remembered his name now . It was Mr. George. to me he was a super star although I could never figure out his purpose in life(smile) but, he was a show in itself.He was a lot like a White Little Richard that I could never get tired of seeing in action.LOL
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
Oh, and this great man finally got Black boxers being paid what their worth was. One almost never hear this about him.
As always Gaddy, thanks for what you do for us all on this site.One day I hope that we will learn how priceless your post are...
Thursday, April 10th 2014 at 6:47PM
ROBINSON IRMA
