Best of Joe Frazier: Top 10 Fights
Joe Frazier had 37 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Bob Foster, Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis, Joe Bugner, and George Chuvalo. The following are Frazier's top 10 fights.
Joe Frazier defeats Bob Foster
On Joe Frazier defeated Bob Foster via 2nd round KO. Frazier was 26 years old with a record of 26-0 (23 KOs). Foster was 28 years old with a record of 41-4 (35 KOs). Frazier successfully defended his WBA and WBC heavyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Frazier's fights.
Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali
On Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali via 15 round unanimous decision. Frazier was 27 years old with a record of 27-0 (23 KOs). Ali was 29 years old with an undefeated record of 31-0 (25 KOs). Frazier successfully defended his WBA and WBC heavyweight titles, and won the vacant Ring Magazine heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Frazier's career.
Joe Frazier defeats Jimmy Ellis
On Joe Frazier defeated Jimmy Ellis via 4th round RTD. Frazier was 26 years old with a record of 25-0 (22 KOs). Ellis was 29 years old with a record of 27-5 (12 KOs). Frazier won the WBA and vacant WBC heavyweight titles — his first world titles.
Joe Frazier loses to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight
On Joe Frazier lost to Muhammad Ali in their 3rd fight via 14th round RTD. Frazier was 31 years old with a record of 32-3 (27 KOs). Ali was 33 years old with a record of 48-2 (34 KOs). Despite the loss, Frazier put on a good fight till it lasted.
Joe Frazier defeats Joe Bugner
On Joe Frazier defeated Hungarian boxer Joe Bugner via 12 round PTS. Frazier was 29 years old with a record of 30-1 (25 KOs). Bugner was 23 years old with a record of 43-5-1 (27 KOs).
Joe Frazier defeats George Chuvalo
On Joe Frazier defeated Canadian boxer George Chuvalo via 4th round TKO. Frazier was 23 years old with a record of 17-0 (15 KOs). Chuvalo was 29 years old with a record of 47-13-2 (40 KOs).
Joe Frazier defeats Jerry Quarry
On Joe Frazier defeated Jerry Quarry via 7th round RTD. Frazier was 25 years old with a record of 24-0 (21 KOs). Quarry was 24 years old with a record of 31-2-4 (18 KOs).
Joe Frazier defeats Jerry Quarry in their 2nd fight
On Joe Frazier defeated Jerry Quarry in the rematch via 5th round TKO. Frazier was 30 years old with a record of 31-2 (26 KOs). Quarry was 29 years old with a record of 49-6-4 (30 KOs).
Joe Frazier defeats Buster Mathis
On Joe Frazier defeated Buster Mathis via 11th round TKO. Frazier was 24 years old with a record of 20-0 (18 KOs). Mathis was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 23-0 (17 KOs).
Joe Frazier defeats Oscar Bonavena in their 2nd fight
On Joe Frazier defeated Argentinian boxer Oscar Bonavena in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Frazier was 24 years old with a record of 22-0 (19 KOs). Bonavena was 26 years old with a record of 38-4 (29 KOs).