Frazier Defeats Ali in 15 Rounds to Claim Real Champion Status
Joe Frazier won a 15 round unanimous decision over Muhammad Ali at Madison Square Garden in a brutal bout. Frazier earned the title as the first to beat Ali, who left the ring with facial injuries and doubts of a rematch. Frazier's camp weighs retirement or a possible rematch while calling for Ali to apologize for pre fight remarks.
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Clay Clowned Too Much In Madison Square Garden Fight
Cassius Clay suffered a brutal loss to Joe Frazier at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout. The crowd of 20 455 witnessed atearing battle, with Clay paying the price for underestimating Frazier. The bout split a reported 5 million dollars between the fighters.
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