Today in 1975, Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds to win their trilogy in maybe the most punishing heavyweight bout of all-time, the “Thrilla in Manila."
@Super70sSports I knew a guy who was working as a real estate agent in Bonita Springs, FL. He was also a referee who worked 49 World Title fights. Would have been 50 except he got screwed on this fight. Got a big ass ring though. Jay Edson.
@Super70sSports Back when I was a kid in 1975 - there were two superstars. Muhammad Ali and Evel Knievel. What a great time to be a kid.
@Super70sSports After Ali beat Foreman, he solidified himself as the in ring GOAT Heavyweight.
@Super70sSports Watch “When They Were Kings”. Great documentary on heavyweight boxing of that era. Ali said this fight was the closest he came to dying in the ring.
@Super70sSports The fight was going to be in Columbus Ohio. But “rumpus in Columbus “ did not sound right.
@Super70sSports Ali should have retired after that match
@Super70sSports And Frazier wanted to come back for the 15th round.