FORGOTTEN WARRIORS #7 Marvis Frazier

I do not own the rights to the soundtrack or the footage in this video and I gain no personal profit from it. Marvis is the son of former heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer, Joe Frazier. Marvis was a highly touted prospect and among the top ranked amateur heavyweights. He was the 1979 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion and 1980 National AAU Heavyweight Champion. 56 wins and 2 losts Among his best amateur wins were against future pro contender Mitch Green, and future champs Tim Witherspoon, and Bonecrusher Smith. He was KOd by James Broad. As a professional, Frazier is best remembered for two fights, unfortunately both first-round knockout losses: to champion Larry Holmes (a TKO) in 1983 and a rising Mike Tyson in 1986 (a KO). Pitted against Holmes after just ten pro bouts (all victories), Frazier’s camp touted his speed and youth as significant advantages over the champion. During the first minute of the fight Frazier dropped his hands to his sides and playfully moved his head back an