Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali 1 // “Fight of the Century“ (Highlights)

Joe Frazier 205 lbs beat Muhammad Ali 215 lbs by UD in round 15 of 15 Date: 1971-03-08 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA WBC World Heavyweight Title (2nd defense by Frazier) WBA World Heavyweight Title (2nd defense by Frazier) Ali dominated the first three rounds, peppering the shorter Frazier with rapier-like jabs that raised welts on the champion’s face. Frazier began to dominate in the 4th round, catching Ali with several of his famed left hooks and pinning him against the ropes to deliver tremendous body blows. The fight was about even until late in round 11, when Frazier caught Ali, backed into a corner, with a crushing left hook that almost floored Ali, sending him falling into the ropes. Ali managed to survive the round and fought well over the next three rounds. At the end of round 14, Frazier held a lead on the three scorecards. Early in round 15, Frazier landed a spectacular left hook that put Ali on his back (for only the third time in his career). Ali, his right jaw swolle