But Ali and Frazier both knew Kalinsky and, as important, trusted him implicitly. At Cloverlay, they inched close to each other. “Act like it’s fight night!” Kalinsky said.

Frazier stands above Ali during the 15th round of their first fight, also held at Madison Square Garden in March 1971. AP. The Garden erupted. Frazier drew the unanimous decision — and a three ...

Joe Frazier is directed to his corner by referee Arthur Marcante after knocking down Muhammad Ali during their heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 8, 1971.

Joe Frazier was directed to the ropes by referee Arthur Marcante after knocking down Muhammad Ali during the 15th round of the title bout at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971, in New York.

Joe Frazier walks away from Muhammad Ali after knocking him down in the 15th round of their boxing match at Madison Square Garden in New York, in this March 8, 1971, file photo.

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier both earned $2.5 million for the fight, ushering in an era of athletes ge. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 65°F. Sunday, October 6th 2024 ...

Still, Ali had won the 14th round and seemed to be rallying when Frazier suddenly unleashed his best left hook in a night filled with them. Shockingly, Ali was on the canvas.

Joe Frazier attacks Muhammad Ali along the ropes during the World Heavyweight Championship at Madison Square Garden on March 8, 1971 in New York City.

ARLINGTON, Texas — Ali-Frazier. Fifteen rounds, a bruiser of a battle. The Fight of the Century. Though it’s been 44 years since The Fight, it’s fresh on the minds of Michigan State’s ...

Call it Ali-Frazier Lite. In the end Laila Ali (10-0, 8 KOs) scored an eight-round majority decision over Jacqui Frazier-Lyde (7-1, Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 52°F.

Ali-Frazier could never happen again. For one thing, it went 15 full rounds, and title fights today are 12 rounds. For another, there's the competing alphabet title holders.