Joe Fraiser

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Joe Frazier, one of the biggest sports icons of the 1960s and 70s, passed away tonight from liver cancer at the age of 67. He was diagnosed less than six weeks ago and spent his final days in a Philadelphia-area hospice.

His family released this statement:
"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. He transitioned from this life as "One of God's Men," on the eve of November 7, 2011at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We thank you for your prayers for our Father and vast outpouring of love and support.

Respectfully, we request time to grieve privately as a family. Our father's home going celebration will be announced as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding."

http://sports.yahoo.com/box/blog/bo...217-Joe-Frazier-loses-his-battl?urn=box-wp849


Rest in peace Smokin Joe!
 

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His fights with Ali were wars. But his first fight with Ali was probably the biggest sporting event America has ever seen. Goodbye, Champ.


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A great fighter and the 'blade' against which many other great boxers tested their mettle and took their measure of themselves :sensei rei:.
 

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