Best fights of Joe Frazier
Over 16 years as a professional, Joe Frazier compiled a 32-4-1 (27) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Frazier KOs Bob Foster
On November 18, 1970 Joe Frazier defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Bob Foster. Frazier was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Foster was 28 with a record of 41-4. Frazier was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Foster was on a 20-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Bob Foster via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali
On March 8, 1971 Joe Frazier defended the undisputed heavyweight title against Muhammad Ali. Frazier was 27 years old with a record of 26-0, and Ali was 29 with a record of 31-0. Frazier was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Frazier won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Joe Frazier defeats Oscar Bonavena in their 2nd fight
On December 10, 1968 Joe Frazier defended his NYSAC heavyweight title against Oscar Bonavena. It was their second meeting. Frazier was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bonavena was 26 with a record of 38-4. Frazier was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Bonavena was on a 7-fight winning streak. Frazier won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Joe Frazier loses to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight via KO
On October 1, 1975 Joe Frazier fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Frazier was 31 years old with a record of 32-2, and Ali was 33 with a record of 48-2. Frazier was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Frazier via retirement in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
5. Joe Frazier stops Jimmy Ellis
On February 16, 1970 Joe Frazier met Jimmy Ellis in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Frazier was 26 years old with a record of 24-0, and Ellis was 29 with a record of 27-5. Frazier was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Ellis was on a 12-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Jimmy Ellis via retirement in the 4th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Joe Frazier stops Jerry Quarry
On June 23, 1969 Joe Frazier defended his NYSAC heavyweight title against Jerry Quarry. Frazier was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Quarry was 24 with a record of 31-2-4. Frazier was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Quarry was on a 5-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Jerry Quarry via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Joe Frazier loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On January 28, 1974 Joe Frazier fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Frazier was 30 years old with a record of 30-1, and Ali was 32 with a record of 43-2. Frazier was coming off a win and Ali was on a 2-fight winning streak. Frazier lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
8. Joe Frazier defeats Joe Bugner
On July 2, 1973 Joe Frazier faced Joe Bugner in a heavyweight bout. Frazier was 29 years old with a record of 29-1, and Bugner was 23 with a record of 43-5-1. Both Frazier and Bugner were coming off a loss. Frazier won via points decision.
9. Joe Frazier KOs Jerry Quarry in their 2nd fight
On June 17, 1974 Joe Frazier faced Jerry Quarry in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Frazier was 30 years old with a record of 30-2, and Quarry was 29 with a record of 49-6-4. Frazier was coming off a loss, while Quarry was on a 6-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Jerry Quarry via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Joe Frazier KOs Buster Mathis
On March 4, 1968 Joe Frazier fought Buster Mathis for the vacant NYSAC heavyweight title. Frazier was 24 years old with a record of 19-0, and Mathis was 24 with a record of 23-0. Frazier was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Mathis was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Frazier stopped Buster Mathis via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.