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Smokin' Joe

The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World, Smokin' Joe Frazier

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Smokin' Joe

By: Joe Frazier, Phil Berger
Narrated by: Bill Andrew Quinn
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When boxing was bold, bright, and glamorous and the fights were the hottest sporting events of the year, Joe Frazier was king as the Heavyweight Champion of the World. From 1970 to 1973 he reigned. With a career record of 32-4-1 with twenty-seven knockouts and an Olympic gold medal, Frazier leaves little question that he was one of the greatest fighters of all time.

Well-known, loved, and revered as a gentleman and a fierce competitor in the ring, Joe Frazier speaks his mind in Smokin' Joe - about growing up poor and fighting in the first $2.5million bout; about the early days of his friendship with Muhammad Ali and how their relationship changed; and about the often corrupt world of boxing and what really went on inside and outside the ring.

Personable, good-natured, and funny, Frazier's story is a real delight.

©2013 Joe Frazier and Phil Berger (P)2013 AudioGO Boxing Combat Sports & Self-Defense Sports Combat Sports Biography Funny
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I never knew Joe Frasier was the man he was. One of the best books about an untold story I’ve heard.

What a great book and life story

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Enjoyed the book. You can tell he wasn't a Ali fan because he always called him Clay which after reading the book is understandable.

Enjoyed

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Smokin Joe was always one of my favorite boxers of the golden era of Boxing along with Ali and Holmes they were heroes to me.
What a tough life Joe had like so many fighters of these times. I loved this book it really took me to those times. The fights he had with Ali were the greatest fights of all time. Ali treated him so badly and he never forgave him for it and I don't blame him. It's a great American story from rags to riches. Boxing is not the same anymore which is a shame, Joe for me was one of the greatest of all time. He loved his Mum and family, it's a just a tremendous story and I am so glad I listened to this great book. RIP peace Joe thank you for the memories.

Still Smokin

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One inspirational man, Who came from very humble beginnings, To capture the heavyweight championship of the world! In it's strongest era.

Great story of a absolute legend !

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This was a very enjoyable story of a great man and fighter. I will listen to it many times in the years ahead because it was so interesting and inspiring.

loved the story

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I was inspired to read this after listening to Ali’s bio. I really enjoyed this book but found that Joe had a too simple understanding of what Ali was about whereas Ali gave Joe great credit. Still a great story about a man who was interesting in his own right.

Read this after reading Ali’s bio

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well now I'm a Frazier fan. what a raw deal he got in the Ali days when Ali was getting all the attention. rightly so but in many ways unjustly so. had not idea that Ali got that personal with Joe and his upbringing when they were dueling it out. He just went down a notch in my books. the good part of the book though was the resilient long suffering and loving character of his Frazier to all those around him good children family friends and associates from the ring. Just imagine if he had won that second fight against Ali. It really was that close. the real classic boxer lost that one. but what a great god fearing man he was to let it all go and move on in life. highly recommend this one.

great book great bloke

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