Move over, Rocky. Make way for Smokin’ Joe. The mayor of Philadelphia kicked off a campaign Wednesday to raise money for a statue of hometown boxing great Joe Frazier, a tribute he called “long overdue.” gametimegirl
(Photos) Boxing: Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes & More Attend Joe Frazier’s Funeral
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Family and friends of Joe Frazier arrived at a private funeral in Philadelphia to pay their respects to the former heavyweight champion on Monday. Celebrity guests included former champion and opponent Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes, boxing promoter Don King and Reverend Jesse Jackson, with former champion Mike Tyson, Donald Trump and actor Mickey Rourke sending videotaped messages of condolences. More after the jump…
Boxing: Funeral Details Set; Muhammad Ali to Attend Joe Frazier’s Funeral
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Muhammad Ali is expected to arrive in Philadelphia as soon as Friday to attend funeral services for Joe Frazier.
(Video) Mike Tyson Speaks On Joe Frazier Passing, “Frazier A God of Boxing”
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Mike Tyson talked to CNN’s Brooke Baldwin about Joe Frazier’s death, and what his legacy means to the boxing community. Check it out after the jump…
Boxing: Mayweather, LeBron, Shaq, Serena & MANY More React to Death Of Smokin’ Joe Frazier
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl The sad news broke last night that boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier passed away from liver cancer. — took to twitter to express how they felt. Check what everyone is saying after the jump…
Boxing: Muhammad Ali Speaks On Joe Frazier Passing
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Joe Frazier, who died Monday night after a brief battle with liver cancer at the age of 67, will forever be linked to Muhammad Ali. Ali made a statement on the passing of Smokin’ Joe Frazier, Check what he had to say after the jump…
