Re: Thrilla In Manila: 40 years on from sanctioned manslaughter in boxing

Originally Posted by
Bill Paxtom
Smokin' Joe Frazier
Really didn't train all that hard for this bout.
He started his Training Camp on August 27, 1975 at Cloverlay Gym in Philadelphia.
Joe was close to 230 lbs., and had not fought since March 2nd against Jimmy Ellis in
Australia.
Basically, it was a 5-Week 'Prep-Cycle', which was nothing special.
Rubbish! Joe pushed himself like he always did. The only limitations was his age and boxing mileage. All witnesses said he trained very hard.
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