August 26, 1975 ~ 'Press Conference' ~ Ali Tries To Make Gorilla Out Of Joe Frazier

[Bill Paxtom]

After Muhammad Ali pushed Smokin' Joe

It would have been Smokin' Joe's right to punch 'The Scum Bag' in the face or break his neck.

But Joe Frazier calmly turned his back on Muhammad Ali, and then continued to talk to the Press.

Muhammad Ali was fuming, as he was being ignored. Then he started screaming > "Manila the Gorilla"

Oh he got in a few 'cheap laughs', but his childish behavior and buffoonery was that of a 'Class C'
comedian now.

After a few minutes of this, Smokin' Joe had enough. He then turned and walked right up to Muhammad Ali.

Smokin' Joe moved to within 2" of Muhammad Ali, and stared at him.

Then Joe Frazier stuck his chin out, and pointed to it, baiting Muhammad Ali to throw a punch at him.

Smokin' Joe then yelled .......... "C'mon Clay, do it."