Remembering Joe Frazier

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When it happens, we’re never ready. Boxing legend Joe Frazier died last night, as most had no knowldege of his failing health by way of liver cancer. The boxing world reacted to the news with great saddness. Muhammad Ali, best known in relation to Frazier for their “Thrilla in Manila” fight of the mid-70’s, said- “I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.” Read other responses from prize fighters below:

Manny Pacquiao-“Boxing lost a great champion, and the sport lost a great ambassador.”

Bernard Hopkins-“I saw him at one of my car washes a few weeks ago. He was in a car, just hollering at us, ‘They’re trying to get me!’ That was his hi. I’m glad I got to see him in the last couple of months. At the end of the day, I respect the man. I believe at the end of his life, he was fighting to get that respect.”

George Foreman (tweeted)-“Goodnight Joe Frazier. I love you dear friend.”

Lennox Lewis-“Without him, other boxing heroes wouldn’t be great because they tested their talent against him. He definitely was legendary and he made a great contribution to boxing. I’m so sad for his family. Nobody likes to hear about great heroes passing on. It’s a very sad day for boxing.”

Floyd Mayweather (tweeted)-“RIP Smokin Joe. My thoughts and prayers go out to to the Frazier family. We lost an all time great tonight. My Condolences go out to the family of the late great Joe Frazier. #TheMoneyTeam will pay for his Funeral services.”

Oscar De La Hoya-“I will miss you my friend. R.I.P. Joe frazier.”

Shane Mosley (tweeted)-“Joe Frazier one of the greatest heavy weight champion (sic) ever. RIP”

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