All boxersJoe Frazier
“Smokin' Joe”
Boxing · Deceased32-4-1RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
5WINS BY DECISION
37PRO FIGHTS
Profile
| Full name | Joseph William Frazier |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Smokin' Joe |
| Date of birth | 12 Jan 1944 |
| Died | 7 Nov 2011 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Beaufort, South Carolina, USA |
| Based in | Not added yet |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Trainers | Yank Durham, Eddie Futch |
| Height | 182 cm (6′0″) |
| Reach | 185 cm (73″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1965–1976, 1981 |
| Status | Deceased |
| Pro debut | 16 Aug 1965 |
| Last fight | Draw vs Floyd Cummings, 3 Dec 1981 |
Details on this page were compiled from public information on 8 Oct 2026 (the record is as of that date).
Titles and honours
- 1964 Olympic gold medal, heavyweight
- Undisputed world heavyweight champion 1970–1973
- First man to beat Muhammad Ali, in 1971
Background
Won the heavyweight gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and turned professional in 1965, based in Philadelphia.
Fight history
37 professional fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draw | Floyd Cummings | Decision (majority) | 10 | 3 Dec 1981 | – | Final fight | |
| Loss | George Foreman | TKO | 5 | 15 Jun 1976 | – | ||
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | TKO (corner retirement) | 14 | 1 Oct 1975 | Quezon City, Philippines | "Thrilla in Manila" | |
| Win | Jimmy Ellis | TKO | 9 | 2 Mar 1975 | – | ||
| Win | Jerry Quarry | TKO | 5 | 17 Jun 1974 | – | ||
| Loss | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 28 Jan 1974 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA | ||
| Win | Joe Bugner | Decision (points) | 12 | 2 Jul 1973 | – | ||
| Loss | George Foreman | TKO | 2 | 22 Jan 1973 | Kingston, Jamaica | Lost WBA and WBC heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Ron Stander | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 25 May 1972 | – | ||
| Win | Terry Daniels | TKO | 4 | 15 Jan 1972 | – | ||
| Win | Muhammad Ali | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 8 Mar 1971 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA | "Fight of the Century"; retained heavyweight titles | |
| Win | Bob Foster | KO | 2 | 18 Nov 1970 | – | ||
| Win | Jimmy Ellis | TKO (corner retirement) | 4 | 16 Feb 1970 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA | Became undisputed heavyweight champion | |
| Win | Jerry Quarry | TKO (corner retirement) | 7 | 23 Jun 1969 | – | ||
| Win | Dave Zyglewicz | KO | 1 | 22 Apr 1969 | – | ||
| Win | Oscar Bonavena | Decision (unanimous) | 15 | 10 Dec 1968 | – | ||
| Win | Manuel Ramos | TKO | 2 | 24 Jun 1968 | – | ||
| Win | Buster Mathis | TKO | 11 | 4 Mar 1968 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, USA | Won NYSAC heavyweight title | |
| Win | Marion Connor | TKO | 3 | 18 Dec 1967 | – | ||
| Win | Tony Doyle | TKO | 2 | 17 Oct 1967 | – | ||
| Win | George Chuvalo | TKO | 4 | 19 Jul 1967 | – | ||
| Win | George Johnson | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 4 May 1967 | – | ||
| Win | Jefferson Davis | TKO | 5 | 11 Apr 1967 | – | ||
| Win | Doug Jones | KO | 6 | 21 Feb 1967 | – | ||
| Win | Eddie Machen | TKO | 10 | 21 Nov 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Oscar Bonavena | Decision (split) | 10 | 21 Sep 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Billy Daniels | TKO (corner retirement) | 6 | 25 Jul 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Al Jones | KO | 1 | 26 May 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Chuck Leslie | KO | 3 | 19 May 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Don Smith | KO | 3 | 28 Apr 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Charley Polite | TKO | 2 | 4 Apr 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Dick Wipperman | TKO | 5 | 4 Mar 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Mel Turnbow | KO | 1 | 17 Jan 1966 | – | ||
| Win | Abe Davis | KO | 1 | 11 Nov 1965 | – | ||
| Win | Ray Staples | TKO | 2 | 28 Sep 1965 | – | ||
| Win | Mike Bruce | TKO | 3 | 20 Sep 1965 | – | ||
| Win | Woody Goss | TKO | 1 | 16 Aug 1965 | – |