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It was one of the greatest fights ever, but it took a toll. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr on January 17th, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. Required fields are marked *. Marvis Frazier, Jackie Frazier-Lyde, Joe Frazier Jr. Joseph Frazier , Joseph William Frazier , Smokin' Joe , Billy Boy , Smokin' Joe Frazier , Joseph William "Joe" Frazier, Ghost Fever, Home of Angels, Champions Forever: The Definitive Edition, Thriller in Manila, Ali the Fighter, The Simpsons, The Next Great Champ, Secret Talents of the Stars. According to an article from The New York Times, over the years, Frazier has lost a fortune through a combination of his own generosity and navet, his carousing, and failed business opportunities. Grand Rapids native Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay his respects by covering the cost of the funeral services for Frazier, best known for being the first man to defeat Muhammad Ali. They went 41 rounds together, with neither giving an inch and both giving it their all. Ali always said I would be nothing without him. [on his major victory over Muhammad Ali in 1971] He said if I whipped him that night he would get on his knees, crawl across the ring and say 'You are the greatest''. First man to ever beat Muhammad Ali in the ring (their first fight is widely considered the greatest boxing match in history). Are you asking me how much money I have? he said. Though slowed in his later years and his speech slurred by the toll of punches taken in the ring, Frazier still was active on the autograph circuit in the months before he died. In the year 1964, during the Summer Olympic. He reportedly made $2.5 million from his first fight against Ali alone. Unverified sources say that Joe did steal cars now. He was able to serve as a referee in a number of competitions, and he made a positive impression. TV Mini-Series documentary performer - 1 episode, The Big Fight: Muhammad Ali - Joe Frazier, Himself - Pro Boxer / Himself - Special Guest / Himself, World's Heavyweight Championship Bout: Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman, World Heavyweight Championship: Joe Frazier vs. Ron Stander, World's Heavyweight Championship Bout: Joe Frazier vs. Bob Foster, Himself - Singer / Himself - Audience Bow, Kings of the Ring: Four Legends of Heavyweight Boxing, Wide World of Sports 35th Anniversary Special, ABC's Wide World of Sports 30th Anniversary Special, Himself - Former World Heavyweight Champion (as The Late Joe Frazier). . Who paid for Joe Frazier funeral? - Liquid Image