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15 Nov 2011 11:37 #60051
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THE GUARDIAN (UK) - Muhammad Ali was among the mourners at the funeral of the former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia.
The former heavyweight champions Ali and Larry Holmes and the promoter Don King were among those to pay respects at the private funeral.
Frazier, who was 67, died last week after a short battle with liver cancer. A two-day public viewing was held at the Wells Fargo Center at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.
The Reverend Jesse Jackson gave stirring remarks yesterday, asking fans to stand and "show your love" for Frazier.
For the only time in a service of more than two-hours, Ali rose and vigorously clapped for his fallen rival. Wearing a dark suit and sunglasses, Ali held hands for assistance in and out of the Baptist Church.
Mike Tyson, Donald Trump and the actor Mickey Rourke sent videotaped messages of condolences.
Frazier and Ali faced each other in three legendary fights, including the Thrilla in Manila in 1975.
Ali won that epic contest, calling it the "closest thing to dying that I know of".
Four years earlier at Madison Square Garden Frazier successfully defended his title and became the first man to defeat Ali. Frazier was elected to the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990.
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15 Nov 2011 14:18 #60135
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good...
some people love drama. they only contribute when they feel that they can torment regular posters and feel better about themselves...
but yeah good i'm happy your rremoved the thread... :tongue:
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