The photo was shot just before The Fight of the Century in 1971, Ali and Frazier’s first meeting, the only one that Joe won, famously knocking Ali down for an exclamation point. Both men are ...

Ali made nine successful defences of his crown before he was stripped of it in 1967 after he refused to participate in the Vietnam War. He returned to the sport several years later however, going on ...

Sinatra, Frank. How big was Ali-Frazier I? There were more than 700 working press credentials issued for the March, 8, 1971, fight, and The Chairman of the Board, working as the exclusive ...

Foreman left an incredible legacy in the boxing ring that includes some of the most historic fights in history ...

I was in Madison Square Garden, on March 8, 1971, when Joe Frazier knocked Ali down and his legs flew up in the air. I turned to someone and said that’s the end of that and when I looked back Al ...

Just like Ali, ‘Iron’ Mike is recognised as being one of the greatest heavyweights to ever lace up the gloves. He rose to stardom in the 1980’s, defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986 to capture the WBC ...

Commentator Harry Carpenter presents the BBC screening of the legendary Fight of the Century between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, 1971. Muhammad Ali refuses to fight in the Vietnam War — BBC ...

Height 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in An undefeated and undisputed Ali faced his first defeat when he locked horns with Joe Frazier in October 1971. The historic clash is known as the "Fight of the Century." ...