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Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier battle it out for the World Heavyweight Championship in Madison Square Garden New York City.
8th March 1971
(Picture shows) A looking weary Ali about to sit on his stool
Monte Fresco
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
The United States of America
71 2224
Media ID 21647016
© Mirrorpix
African American Black American Cassius Clay Ethnic Heavy Weight Heavyweight Heavyweight Boxer Heavyweight Boxers Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali Smokin Joe The Fight Of The Century The Greatest The Louisville Lip The Peoples Champion World Boxing Council 1971
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An Iconic Battle - Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier for the World Heavyweight Championship
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. This print takes us back to the historic night of March 8th, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The atmosphere was electric as two legendary heavyweight boxers, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, stepped into the ring to compete for the ultimate prize. In this particular moment frozen in time, we witness a weary but determined Muhammad Ali taking a brief respite on his stool. His face reveals both exhaustion and unwavering resolve as he prepares himself mentally and physically for what would become known as "The Fight of the Century". Ali's charismatic persona shines through even in this vulnerable state. Known by many names - Cassius Clay, The Louisville Lip, The Greatest - he captivated audiences worldwide with his quick wit and unparalleled boxing skills. Opposite him stands Joe Frazier, nicknamed Smokin' Joe. As an African American boxer who had faced numerous challenges throughout his career due to racial prejudice, Frazier fought with unyielding determination to prove himself inside that ring. This photograph encapsulates not only a pivotal moment in sports history but also represents resilience against adversity. It serves as a reminder of these two extraordinary athletes who transcended their sport and became symbols of strength and inspiration for generations to come. Captured by Monte Fresco from Memory Lane Prints, this image immortalizes one of boxing's most iconic battles between two heavyweight legends etched forever in our collective
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