20K views · 128 reactions | #OTD in 1971: The Fight of the Century 壘 At 90 years old, and after nearly seven decades of covering sports, Jerry Izenberg has plenty of stories to tell about his good pals Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier: https://buff.ly/2MWsPQo | Sports Illustrated | Facebook

In the epic “Fight of the Century” on March 8, 1971, Joe Frazier unleashed a thunderous left hook in the 15th round that sent Muhammad Ali crashing to the canvas for the first time in his career. But how did The Greatest rise from a shot like that? Pure heart, unbreakable will, and that legendary rope-a-dope resilience! Ali popped back up at the count of three, finished the fight on his feet, and cemented his status as a boxing immortal. What a moment in sports history—two titans clashing like n

Muhammad Ali Vs. Joe Frazier: The Fight Of The Century 🥊 #muhammadali #joefrazier #boxing #boxing🥊 #thegreatestofalltime | Boxing USA

1.1K views · 185 reactions | The 1971 Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier fight, dubbed "The Fight of the Century," was a historic, undefeated heavyweight championship bout on March 8 at Madison Square Garden, where Joe Frazier won by unanimous decision, handing Ali his first professional loss with a famous left hook knockdown in the 15th round, solidifying Frazier as champion and beginning their legendary trilogy. #fblifestyle | Oman Fights Updates | Facebook