55 Years Ago Today, Muhammad Ali Met Joe Frazier in the 'Fight of the Century'
They call it the "fight of the century." In one corner was Muhammad Ali, the "most charismatic and controversial athlete of the 20th century." In the other corner was Joe Frazier, who had just earned the heavyweight title belt. Both were undefeated. According to Boxing News 24/7 , it is still regarded by many as "THE fight." "It was one of the most publicized and talked about sporting events of all time," according to Sports History Network. More than 300 million people viewed the fight worldwide, History.com reported . It happened on March 8, 1971. But who won? And why is the fight considered so significant? The full fight is available on YouTube. There Was a Political Dimension to the Bout, Which Occurred During the Height of the Vietnam War Both Ali and Frazier could lay claim to the heavyweight title, and neither had been beaten. However, the fight transcended sports, according to Boxing News 24/7. The boxing match occurred during the...
