Joe Frazier

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

Joe Frazier's place among boxing's elite is undisputed. He is one of only two fighters to defeat Muhammad Ali in his prime, and his victory in the 1971 Fight of the Century is a landmark in sports history. The International Boxing Research Organization ranks him among the ten greatest heavyweights of all time. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in its inaugural class of 1990, a testament to his lasting impact. Frazier's trilogy with Ali, especially the Thrilla in Manila, is considered one of the greatest rivalries in sports. His relentless style and warrior spirit inspired generations of fighters and fans alike.

AwardsFrazier won an Olympic gold medal in 1964. He was named The Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year in 1967, 1970, and 1971, and Boxing Writers Association of America Fighter of the Year in 1969, 1971, and 1975. He held the NYSAC heavyweight title (1968-1973), WBA heavyweight title (1970-1973), and was the undisputed heavyweight champion (1970-1973).

Honours & Distinctions

International Boxing Hall of Fame

International Boxing Hall of Fame·1990

Inducted as part of the inaugural class

World Boxing Hall of Fame

World Boxing Hall of Fame·1990

Inductee

Joe Frazier Statue

City of Philadelphia·2015

Statue unveiled near the Philadelphia sports complex

Joe Frazier Action Figure

Jakks Pacific·2007

Action figure released as part of Rocky film franchise toys

Rankings & Lists

#Top 10

Greatest Heavyweights of All Time

International Boxing Research Organization·2020

Fighter of the Year

The Ring Magazine·1967

Fighter of the Year

The Ring Magazine·1970

Fighter of the Year

The Ring Magazine·1971

Magazine Covers

Life

March 1971

Fight of the Century coverage

Sports Illustrated

1971

Cover after defeating Ali

Sports Illustrated

1973

Cover after Foreman loss

Sports Illustrated

1975

Thrilla in Manila preview

Records & Feats

First boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali

Historic First·1971

Frazier handed Ali his first professional loss in the Fight of the Century on March 8, 1971.

First African American since Reconstruction to speak before the South Carolina Legislature

Historic First·1971

After defeating Ali, Frazier addressed the South Carolina Legislature.