Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, known as "Smokin" Joe, is a former Olympic and World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981. Frazier emerged as a contender in the mid-1960s, defeating Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He launched a comeback, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again. Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame. Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong, dependent on bobbing, weaving and wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. Compared to Ali's style, he was close enough to the ideal bruiser that some in the press and media characterized the bouts as the answer to the classic question: "What happens when a boxer meets with a brawler?" Since retiring Frazier has made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis also became a boxer - trained by Frazier himself - although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continues to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years have also seen the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchange insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations.

  • Title: Joe Frazier
  • Popularity: 1.346
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1944-01-12
  • Place of Birth: Beaufort, South Carolina
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  • Also Known As: Smokin' Joe Frazier
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Joe Frazier Movies

  • 1975
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    Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

    Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

    1 1975 HD

    Ali the Fighter was made in 1975, when the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier fight was still fresh in everyone's minds. Filmmaker William Greaves frames Ali's...

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  • 1974
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    The Fighters

    The Fighters

    1 1974 HD

    Behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the Fight of the Century between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali.

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  • 1971
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    Fight of the Century

    Fight of the Century

    1 1971 HD

    Legendary boxing match between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali in Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971.

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  • 1986
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    WrestleMania II

    WrestleMania II

    6.4 1986 HD

    Mr. T vs. Roddy Piper in a Boxing match Battle Royal featuring superstars and athletes from the WWF and NFL Hulk Hogan (c) vs. King Kong Bundy in a...

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  • 1971
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    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

    1 1971 HD

    Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Fight Of The Century or simply The Fight, was a heavyweight championship boxing match between WBA, WBC,...

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  • 1974
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    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

    1 1974 HD

    Ali vs. Frazier II was a boxing fight, the second of three bouts between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, that took place at the Madison Square Garden...

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  • 2000
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    Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

    Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

    1 2000 HD

    Previously unseen footage, seeing and hearing the champions interviewed and talking to each other at a private dinner party hosted by...

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  • 1984
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    NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

    NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

    7 1984 HD

    One million dollars is on the line as NWA World's Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes with legendary boxing champion "Smokin" Joe...

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  • 2012
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    Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears

    Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears

    8 2012 HD

    They say that Philadelphia is the capital of boxing and Joe Frazier's Gym is the White House. This is the story of a father, a son and a forgotten...

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  • 1987
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    Ghost Fever

    Ghost Fever

    2.5 1987 HD

    Two policeman are sent on a routine assignment to serve an eviction notice. It becomes anything but run-of-the-mill when they become involved in the...

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  • 1976
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    George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II

    George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II

    1 1976 HD

    A professional boxing match contested on June 15, 1976, for the NABF heavyweight championship.

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  • 1974
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    The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

    The Rumble in the Jungle: George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

    1 1974 HD

    George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali, billed as The Rumble in the Jungle, was a heavyweight championship boxing match on October 30, 1974, at the 20th of...

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  • 2019
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    Thrilla in Manila

    Thrilla in Manila

    1 2019 HD

    The 'Thrilla in Manila' was the third and final epic contest between the irrepressible heavyweight champion of the world, Muhammad Ali, and the...

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  • 1996
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    Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

    Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

    8 1996 HD

    Muhammad Ali. He is known as the most thrilling athlete of all time... he is known as The Greatest. The remarkable story of how he became one of the...

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  • 1999
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    Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

    Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

    1 1999 HD

    Ali's greatest fights in full length with original microphone 1. I Shook Up the World: Clay vs. Liston (1964) 2. Rumble in the Jungle: Ali vs....

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  • 1996
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    A Christmas Journey Home

    A Christmas Journey Home

    1 1996 HD

    Young Billy sneaks his grandfather out of the nursing home for one last Christmas. On their way home, they become targets of a New York City street...

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  • 1990
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    Night of 100 Stars III

    Night of 100 Stars III

    4 1990 HD

    A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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  • 1998
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    Just the Ticket

    Just the Ticket

    5.5 1998 HD

    Gary Starke is one of the best ticket scalpers in New York City. His girlfriend, Linda, doesn't approve of his criminal lifestyle, though, and dumps...

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  • 1975
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    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

    10 1975 HD

    Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier lll, billed as the "Thrilla in Manila", was the third and final boxing match between WBA and WBC heavyweight champion...

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  • 1976
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    Rocky

    Rocky

    7.788 1976 HD

    An uneducated collector for a Philadelphia loan shark is given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight against the world heavyweight boxing...

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  • 2008
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    Thrilla in Manila

    Thrilla in Manila

    7.8 2008 HD

    On October 1, 1975, World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali was in the ring with his arch rival Joe Frazier for the third time. This fight in...

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  • 1973
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    Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman

    Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman

    1 1973 HD

    Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman, billed as The Sunshine Showdown, was a professional boxing match in Kingston, Jamaica contested on January 22, 1973,...

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  • 2009
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    Facing Ali

    Facing Ali

    7.4 2009 HD

    Ten of Muhammad Ali's former rivals pay tribute to the three-time world heavyweight champion.

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  • 1996
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    When We Were Kings

    When We Were Kings

    7.7 1996 HD

    It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the...

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  • 2000
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    Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

    Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

    1 2000 HD

    In sports history, there are moments that define the essence of competition. In boxing, it is a 1971 fight known as Ali-Frazier I. This documentary...

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  • 1989
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    Champions Forever

    Champions Forever

    8 1989 HD

    No other film has the sweeping review of Ali's greatest fights, the legendary fight footage, and the real time relevant comments and conversations...

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  • 1994
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    Home of Angels

    Home of Angels

    1 1994 HD

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  • 1974
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    The Fight

    The Fight

    1 1974 HD

    In 1971, maverick filmmaker William Greaves trained his cameras on both Muhammad Ali and his opponent, Joe Frazier, ahead of the “Fight of the...

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  • 2002
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    Jim Brown: All-American

    Jim Brown: All-American

    5 2002 HD

    Jim Brown: All-American is a 2002 documentary film directed by Spike Lee. The film takes a look at the life of NFL hall-of-famer Jim Brown. The film...

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  • 1965
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    Tokyo Olympiad

    Tokyo Olympiad

    7.8 1965 HD

    This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive...

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  • 2007
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    American Gangster

    American Gangster

    7.588 2007 HD

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  • 1974
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    Movin' On

    Movin' On

    6.8 1974 HD

    Movin' On is an American drama series that ran for two seasons, between 1974 and 1976. It originally appeared on the NBC television network. The...

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  • 1989
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    The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

    8.014 1989 HD

    Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa...

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  • 1975
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    The Jeffersons

    The Jeffersons

    7.3 1975 HD

    Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from...

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  • 2008
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    Secret Talents of the Stars

    Secret Talents of the Stars

    1 2008 HD

    Secret Talents of the Stars is an American interactive reality game show where celebrities competed against each other in a tournament-like format in...

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  • 2004
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    The Next Great Champ

    The Next Great Champ

    1 2004 HD

    The Next Great Champ is an American reality television series on Fox that aired in early 2005. It followed a group of boxers as they compete with one...

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  • 1996
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    Die Muhammad Ali Story

    Die Muhammad Ali Story

    1 1996 HD

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  • 1962
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    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    7.4 1962 HD

    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally...

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  • 1982
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    Wogan

    Wogan

    4.5 1982 HD

    Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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  • 1995
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    A Whole New Ballgame

    A Whole New Ballgame

    1 1995 HD

    Milwaukee Brewers player Brett Sooner takes a job as a sportscaster at TV station WPLP after being sidelined due to the 1994–95 Major League...

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  • 1993
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    WWE Raw

    WWE Raw

    6.7 1993 HD

    A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

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  • 2000
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    TV Funhouse

    TV Funhouse

    6.4 2000 HD

    In this spin-off of the Saturday Night Live TV Funhouse cartoons, happy-go-lucky Doug hosts a children's show in the vein of Pee-wee's Playhouse,...

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  • 1968
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    The Dick Cavett Show

    The Dick Cavett Show

    6.6 1968 HD

    The Dick Cavett Show has been the title of several talk shows hosted by Dick Cavett on various television networks.

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  • 1961
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    The Mike Douglas Show

    4.8 1961 HD

    The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that originally aired only in the Cleveland area during much...

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  • 1990
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    Glory Days

    Glory Days

    1 1990 HD

    Glory Days is an American drama television series that aired from July 25 until September 13, 1990. The series followed the coming of age of four...

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