THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 18: JOE FRAZIER VS. GEORGE FOREMAN FIRST ENCOUNTER - THE SUNSHINE SHOWDOWN After defeating Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision, Joe Frazier was awarded The Ring heavyweight title and became the lineal heavyweight cha… Wed, 08 Oct 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 17: JOE FRAZIER WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Joe Frazier fought WBA champion Jimmy Ellis on February 16, 1970 at the Madison Square Garden, New York City. Ellis defeated Jerry Quarry in… Sun, 05 Oct 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 16: JOE FRAZIER’S FIGHTS IN THE MID TO LATE 1960’S In his second year as a professional fighter, Joe Frazier won a close split decision over Oscar Bonavena of Argentina in September 1966 at t… Sat, 04 Oct 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 15: JOE FRAZIER’S PROFESSIONAL CAREER After Joe Frazier won the lone American gold medal in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, he turned professional. He was helped by his trainer Yancey “… Thu, 02 Oct 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 14: FRAZIER'S 1964 OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL At the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, American heavyweight fighter Buster Mathis was the qualifier but got injured in practice, that's why Joe Frazier… Sun, 28 Sep 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 13: JOE FRAZIER’S HUMBLE BEGINNINGS AS AN AMATEUR FIGHTER The arch rival of Muhammad Ali, Joseph William "Joe" Frazier was born on January 12, 1944. He was the twelfth child of Rubin and Dolly Alsto… Mon, 15 Sep 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 12: MUHAMMAD ALI LOSSES THEN WINS AGAINST KEN NORTON After stopping Jimmy Ellis, Ali fought Jerry Quarry, and had a second fight with Floyd Patterson, and faced Bob Foster in 1972, winning a to… Wed, 20 Aug 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 11 - ALI GETS BACK HIS BOXING LICENSE, WINS OVER QUARRY, BONAVENA AND ELLIS In March 1966, Ali rejected the draft in the armed forces. He was consequently denied issuance of a boxing license in every state and his pa… Tue, 05 Aug 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 10 - ALI WINS OVER PATTERSON, EVADES VIETNAM WAR DRAFT Muhammad Ali defended his world heavyweight title against former champion Floyd Patterson on November 22, 1965. Before the match, Ali mimick… Sun, 06 Jul 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 9 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE By late 1963, Clay had become the top contender for Sonny Liston's world heavyweight title. Their title fight was scheduled on February 25, … Tue, 17 Jun 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 8 - MUHAMMAD ALI A.K.A. CASSIUS CLAY TURNS PROFESSIONAL Cassius Clay fought his professional debut on October 29, 1960, winning a six-round decision over Tunney Hunsaker. From his first fight unti… Thu, 12 Jun 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 7 - AMATEUR BOXING CAREER OF MUHAMMAD ALI Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. He was named after his father, Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr.,… Fri, 06 Jun 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 6 - ALI KNOCKS FOREMAN OUT IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE George Foreman arrived in Zaire at the peak of his boxing greatness. He won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics then… Tue, 03 Jun 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 5 - ALI VS. FOREMAN IN RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE Before 'Thrilla in Manila', 'Rumble in the Jungle' was the most significant heavyweight championship boxing match. Held on October 30, 1974,… Fri, 30 May 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 4 - MUHAMMAD ALI WINS SUPERFIGHT II Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier was called "Super Fight II", fought on January 28, 1974, for the North American Boxing Federation (NABF) heavyw… Mon, 26 May 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 3 - FRAZIER WINS FIGHT OF THE CENTURY BY UNANIMOUS DECISION In March 1971, both Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier were undefeated heavyweight champions. Ali was a former world champion. Both fighters legal… Thu, 22 May 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 2 - FIRST ALI-FRAZIER FIGHT, THE FIGHT OF THE CENTURY The "Thrilla in Manila" is almost widely regarded as one of the best and most barbaric fights in the history of boxing, and was the climax o… Wed, 21 May 2025
THRILLA IN MANILA GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY 1 - MUHAMMAD ALI VS. JOE FRAZIER III AFTER 50 YEARS Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III was called the Thrilla in Manila, and it was the third and final professional boxing match between undisput… Tue, 20 May 2025
SPORTS RECORDS 8: OSCAR DE LA HOYA, GOLDEN BOY OF BOXING, WORLD NO. 1 POUND-FOR-POUND FIGHTER IN 1987-1988 Oscar De La Hoya won 11 world titles in six weight classes, including lineal championships in three weight classes. He was nicknamed "The Go… Sat, 18 Jan 2025
SPORTS RECORDS 8: BERNARD HOPKINS JR., THE OLDEST CHAMPION IN ANY WEIGHT DIVISION Bernard Hopkins Jr. held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the undisputed championship at middleweight from 2001… Sat, 11 Jan 2025
