Boxing: Smokin' Joe Frazier Has Passed Away from Liver Cancer at Age 67.

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7206261/joe-frazier-former-heavyweight-champion-dead-67

RIP:( Thoughts and prayers go to his loved ones.

Much respect to "Smokin" Joe Frazier. A great fighter, with a devastating left hook and one of the biggest "hearts" in the game. I hope he can recover also.

Don't know if this was ever rectified, if so, why did it take so long? If not, what a shame.

June 15, 2011

http://articles.philly.com/2011-06-15/sports/29660760_1_statue-muhammad-ali-three-fights

"There is a statue of a Philadelphia heavyweight champion prominently displayed in front of our great Art Museum. Is it Joe? Nope, it's Rocky (apologies to Sly Stallone, who is also a great Philadelphian). So consider the paradox. We have a statue of a make-believe movie champ, but we have nothing for the Philadelphian who is clearly among the top 10 heavyweight champs of all time. Yo, Adrian, does that sound fair to you?"

This is sad news. I hope everything goes well for him and no matter the outcome, I don't want him to suffer. We all know he won't go down without a fight.

On that note, last night on HBO there was a fight that would have made him proud. Alfredo Angulo vs. James Kirland lived up to the hype. If you're a fan of boxing I suggest you do whatever you have to to see this fight. The first round is the best you will see all year. Both men showed a lot of heart and courage. This fight was PPV worthy more so than any we have had this year.

Update: I've only read it on one site, but it's sad, sad news. I've read that he has passed away from the liver cancer. R.I.P Smokin Joe Frazier:(

RIP "Smokin" Joe. Hope he gets all due respect and a send off worthy of a Great Champ!

I said this already in the NFL thread but R.I.P. Joe Frazier. :(

rip smokin joe.

he will always have that first win over Ali at the "Fight of the Century"

:(