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Joe Frazier vs.  George Foreman 1

January 22, 1973 (National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica)
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Heavyweight champion Joe Frazier defended his titles against two-fisted George Foreman.

On January 22, 1973, in front of 36,000 fans at National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica, undisputed heavyweight champion Joe Frazier defended his titles against number one-ranked challenger George Foreman. Both men were undefeated. Both men were destined for the Hall of Fame. With Howard Cosell calling the action in his inimitable way, it was a memorable night, a memorable fight, and “Down goes Frazier…”

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