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    Default Re: Smokin' Joe Frazier ~ "Comeback 1976'

    Joe was finished by then.
    Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
    Joe was finished by then.
    I think that Don King was trying to give Smokin' Joe an easy opponent, to get
    him back on track.

    Joe felt that he was disrespected by the $125,000 Fight Purse, and to fight as
    an Undercard Bout.
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 01-23-2015 at 07:56 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Paxtom View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Master View Post
    Joe was finished by then.
    I think that Don King was trying to give Smokin' Joe an easy opponent, to get
    him back on track.

    Joe felt the was disrespected by the $125,000 Fight Purse, and to fight as
    an Undercard Bout.
    I can understand that which was another reason to stay retired.
    Do not let success go to your head and do not let failure get to your heart.

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    February 4, 1976

    ~ Former Champion - Joe Frazier To Fight South Seas Champion ~

    Smokin' Joe Frazier has been offered $240,000 to fight South Seas Champion -
    Mani Vaka on Saturday, February 28th.

    The former Champion will have 3 1/2 Weeks to get ready to face Mani Vaka, a hard-
    hitting Heavyweight from Tonga.

    The bout will take place at the International Center Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii - and
    ABC-TV will broadcast the Saturday bout.

    Mani Vaka, a 30 year-old Tonga Heavyweight, is a game-fighter, and has a reported
    record of 35-8-0 with {25 KO's}. Vaka stands at 6' 0" and weighs 208 lbs. The Tongan
    has a big right-hand, and has only been 'stopped' once in his 9-Year career.

    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 01-23-2015 at 08:31 PM.

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    February 22, 1976

    ~ Smokin' Joe Now Moving to Madison Square Garden For March Comeback Bout ~

    The on-again/off-again comeback bout for former Champion - Joe Frazier has now been
    slated for Madison Square Garden.

    The 32 year-old former Champion has a record of 32-3-0 with {27 KO's}, and has been
    undecided with several changes in his 'comeback' schedule.
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    Joe Frazier >

    "I have been in the Gym. Right now I'm about 75% of where I should be. I'll need about
    '3' more weeks, and then I'll be ready for a mid-March bout."

    A tentative date has been set for mid-March.

    The opponent, 21 year-old New York Heavyweight - Kevin Isaac.

    Kevin, who has a record of 11-3-1 with {7 KO's} was the 1973 New York Golden Gloves
    Heavyweight Champion.

    The Brooklyn-born Isaac, is a 6' 1" fast-handed boxer with surprising power for a 190 lb.
    fighter.
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Kevin Isaac >

    "I'm not afraid of the big stage. I've fought at the Garden before, so I'm not in the least
    bit intimidated."

    "I'm honored to fight Joe Frazier. But, I will not be a walk-over."
    Last edited by Bill Paxtom; 01-23-2015 at 11:17 PM.

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