Who was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali/Cassius Clay
2006-08-26 08:39:16 · 11 answers · asked by stufrazer_1 2 in Sports ➔ Boxing
In the Fight of The Century (Madison Square in 1971) against Joe Frazier (the first of 3 fights between the two greats).
See link:
http://www.boxing-memorabilia.com/muhammad%20ali%20biography.htm
2006-08-26 08:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by Keira 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
March 8, 1971 at Madison Square Garden "The Fight of the Century" took place. Joe Frazier handed Muhammad Ali his first defeat. Frazier took a unanimous decision in the fight. The scorecards were as follows: Referee Arthur Mercante: 8-6-1 for Frazier; Judge Artie Aidala: 9-6 for Frazier; Judge Bill Recht 11-4 for Frazier. 1971 Fight of the Year by Ring Magazine.
2006-08-26 10:08:22 · answer #2 · answered by Brent 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
On March 8th, 1971 Joe Frazier who was also undefeated at that time gave Ali his first professional defeat by 15 round decision.
2006-08-26 19:29:52 · answer #3 · answered by toughguy2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smokin Joe Frazier.
2006-08-26 10:00:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Frazier!
2006-08-26 08:53:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
joe frazier, at Madison Sq Garden in NYC on march 8, 1971
2006-08-26 13:36:43 · answer #6 · answered by The Duke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Frazier on points at Madison Square Gardens in New York.(March 1971 I think it was.)
2006-08-26 09:08:51 · answer #7 · answered by robspursfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Joe Frazier - The fight of the century 15th round
2006-08-26 08:43:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why you used his previous name which he rejected? Muhammad Ali is a great man and rightly the player of the millinnium He is a very sincere Muslim
2006-08-26 08:53:16 · answer #9 · answered by pathowiz 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To the questioner,you are showing that you are a hater by not calling Ali by his correct name. You gets no props from me, Billy Bob.
2006-08-26 16:33:06 · answer #10 · answered by smitty 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋