Published 16:16 IST, January 28th 2020

Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in epic re-match on this day in 1974, watch video

On this day in 1974, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in one of the biggest clashes of heavyweight boxing history. Watch how Muhammad Ali avenged his loss.

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Joe Frazier caused one of biggest upsets of boxing history by defeating Muhamm Ali in ir original fight in 1971. However, Ali bounced back and avenged his loss in an epic re-match that took place on this day in 1974. A lot of people questioned Muhamm Ali’s chances in front of Joe Frazier in re-match. Ali silenced his critics by defeating Joe Frazier via judge’s scorecard. Let us see how fight ended on this very day in 1974.

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On this day in 1974, Muhamm Ali defeated Joe Frazier

Muhamm Ali and Joe Frazier have fought each or thrice in ir entire career. In which, Ali won last two bouts while Joe Frazier mand to win original fight. However, second bout is still considered to be greatest because Muhamm Ali avenged his loss in one of best ways possible.

Muhamm Ali started fight aggressively and gave Joe Frazier almost opportunity to bounce back. During end of Round 2, Joe Frazier was trembling as Muhamm Ali landed some major blows on him. However, Frazier still mand to keep his feet on mat and fought back in remaining rounds. Despite Joe Frazier’s tremendous effort, he could t tch victory against Muhamm Ali. Greatest of All Time proved that he is best by defeating a veteran like Frazier in one of biggest fights of his career. Take a look at fight that changed course of heavyweight boxing.

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16:16 IST, January 28th 2020