Smokin' Joe Frazier ~ "Comeback 1976'

[Bill Paxtom]

Smokin' Joe Frazier

'Comeback 1976'

In January 1976, only 3-Months after "The Thrilla in Manila", Smokin' Joe was sure of
returning to the Ring.

Originally, there was a list of 'selected' opponents that Joe would face in his return.

* Mike Schutte ......... {South African Heavyweight Champion}
* Dante Cane ............{Italian Heavyweight Champion}

* 'Irish' Pat Duncan ... {Northwest Pacific Heavyweight Champion}
* Jody Ballard ........... {Texas Heavyweight Champion}

* Mac Foster ............. {Former Contender}
* Billy Aird ................ {#4 British Heavyweight}

* Bernd August ......... {German Heavyweight Champion}
* Kevin Isaac ............ {New York Heavyweight}