Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1944-01-12
Deathday: 2011-11-07 (67 years old)

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Biography

Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, known as "Smokin" Joe, is a former Olympic and World Heavyweight boxing champion, whose professional career lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a brief comeback in 1981.


Frazier emerged as a contender in the mid-1960s, defeating Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, Buster Mathis, Eddie Machen, Doug Jones and Jimmy Ellis en route to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970, and followed up by defeating Muhammad Ali in the highly-anticipated "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Two years later Frazier lost his title when he was knocked out by George Foreman. He launched a comeback, beating Joe Bugner, losing a rematch to Ali, and beating Quarry and Ellis again.


Frazier's last world title challenge came in 1975, but he was beaten by Ali in their brutal rubbermatch. He retired in 1976 following a second loss to Foreman. He made a comeback in 1981, fighting just once, before retiring for good. The International Boxing Research Organization (IBRO) rates Frazier among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He is an inductee of both the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.


Frazier's style was often compared to that of Henry Armstrong, dependent on bobbing, weaving and wearing down his opponents with relentless pressure. His best known punch was a powerful left hook, which accounted for most of his knockouts. Compared to Ali's style, he was close enough to the ideal bruiser that some in the press and media characterized the bouts as the answer to the classic question: "What happens when a boxer meets with a brawler?"


Since retiring Frazier has made cameo appearances in several Hollywood movies, and two episodes of The Simpsons. His son Marvis also became a boxer - trained by Frazier himself - although was unable to emulate his father's success. Frazier continues to train fighters in his gym in Philadelphia. His later years have also seen the continuation of his bitter rivalry with Ali, in which the two periodically exchange insults, interspersed with brief reconciliations.

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Filmography

all 44

self 34

Movies 32

TV Shows 12

Self
Thrilla in Manilla

Thrilla in Manilla (2019)

Movie
Self
Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears

Joe Frazier: When the Smoke Clears (2012)

Movie
Self
Facing Ali

Facing Ali (2009)

Movie
Self
Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila (2008)

Movie
Secret Talents of the Stars

Secret Talents of the Stars (2008)

TV
Thanks
American Gangster

American Gangster (2007)

Movie
6.65
The Next Great Champ

The Next Great Champ (2004)

TV
Self (uncredited)
Jim Brown: All-American

Jim Brown: All-American (2002)

Movie
Self
Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible

Ali-Frazier I: One Nation... Divisible (2000)

Movie
Himself
Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs!

Champions Forever - World Heavyweight Champs! (2000)

Movie
Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection

Muhammad Ali - The Greatest Collection (1999)

Movie
himself
Just the Ticket

Just the Ticket (1998)

Movie
Tough Guy
A Christmas Journey Home

A Christmas Journey Home (1996)

Movie
Self (archive footage)
When We Were Kings

When We Were Kings (1996)

Movie
2
Self
Muhammad Ali The Whole Story

Muhammad Ali The Whole Story (1996)

Movie
Joe Frazier
Die Muhammad Ali Story

Die Muhammad Ali Story (1996)

TV
Self
A Whole New Ballgame

A Whole New Ballgame (1995)

TV
Home of Angels

Home of Angels (1994)

Movie
Self
WWE Raw

WWE Raw (1993)

TV
6.66
Self
Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III (1990)

Movie
Joe Frazier (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
Self
Champions Forever

Champions Forever (1989)

Movie
Terrible Tucker
Ghost Fever

Ghost Fever (1987)

Movie
Himself
WrestleMania II

WrestleMania II (1986)

Movie
'Smokin' Joe Frazier (Referee/Ringside Judge)
NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge

NWA Starrcade '84: The Million Dollar Challenge (1984)

Movie
Self
Wogan

Wogan (1982)

TV
Himself
Rocky

Rocky (1976)

Movie
5.81
Self
George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II

George Foreman vs Joe Frazier II (1976)

Movie
Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III (1975)

Movie
Self
Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter

Ali the Man: Ali the Fighter (1975)

Movie
The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons (1975)

TV
6.6
Commentator
George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali

George Foreman vs. Muhammad Ali (1974)

Movie
Movin' On

Movin' On (1974)

TV
Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier II (1974)

Movie
Self
The Fighters

The Fighters (1974)

Movie
Himself
The Fight

The Fight (1974)

Movie
Self - Boxer
Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman

Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman (1973)

Movie
Self
Fight of the Century

Fight of the Century (1971)

Movie
Self
Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier I (1971)

Movie
Self
Sportsnight

Sportsnight (1968)

TV
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show (1968)

TV
Self
Tokyo Olympiad

Tokyo Olympiad (1965)

Movie
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

TV
6
Self
Jerry Quarry: Boxing's Hard Luck Warrior

Jerry Quarry: Boxing's Hard Luck Warrior

Movie

Ratings

Average 5.14
Based on 1.59 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1962
1974
1989
1982
2019
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1944-01-12

Deathday
2011-11-07 (67 years old)

Birth Place
Beaufort, United States of America

Height
182-centimeter

Children
Derek Frazier, Marvis Frazier, Jackie Frazier-Lyde

Citizenships
United States of America


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