THE RING tribute to Joe Frazier - part nine

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altJoe Frazier was on the cover of the March 1970 issue of THE RING (along with upcoming opponent Jimmy Ellis and future arch rival Muhammad Ali). Inside: his war with Jerry Quarry won 1969 Fight of the Year honors.

Joe Frazier had yet to prove he was the world's best heavyweight in early 1970, but he had already established himself as the most exciting big man in the sport. His 1969 seven-round shootout with Jerry Quarry received Fight of the Year honors in the March 1970 issue of THE RING.

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