Smokin' Joe Frazier ~ "Comeback 1976'

[Bill Paxtom]

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.
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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."