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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1971
Page
7
Muhammad Ali talks to reporters in New York before the boxing match, insisting he will use his quick jab jab jab style to keep distance against Joe Frazier. He says Frazier faces a tough night and notes Frazier must knock him out to win, while discounting the challenger's chances.
The writer argues Muhammad Ali remains at his peak while Joe Frazier also strong. He predicts Ali will outpoint Frazier again, even if the bout goes the distance, noting Ali’s verbal prowess and Frazier’s challenge.
The Atlanta Hawks beat the Cincinnati Royals 122 112 to gain ground in the Central Division race. Lou Hudson and Pete Maravich each scored 30 as Atlanta won its fourth straight game, narrowing the gap to seven games left for Cincinnati.
UPI report by Rick Du Brow reflects on the Joe Frazier Muhammad Ali bout and the public’s complicity in boxing promotion. He cites past brutal notoriety from Benny Kid Paret and notes uneven ticket sales in Middle America while praising tough competition. Russia wins biathlon relay as Joe Canty dies at 76.
Florence Frazier says she will not attend the bout, staying in a New York hotel room while Joe Frazier trains in Philadelphia. She travels from their Whitemarsh home, prayerful and lonely, hoping for his victory based on his hard work and training.
A New York analysis frames the Frazier Ali heavyweight title fight as a proxy for racial and political tensions. It recalls past rivalries such as Johnson Jeffries Dempsey Tunney Louis Schmeling, noting how public perception often dominates the sport beyond the ring.
Clearwater report details Phillies veterans and rookies aiming to rebound after 1970 injuries and a weak outfield. Lucchesi cites 73 wins and trades for Freed to bolster offense while Doyle and Bowa look to rebound and Luzinski vies for first base. Weaver wins NAIA Liston award in Kansas City.
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