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Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier "Thrilla in Manila" 50th Year Anniversary Recap! | Fight Freaks Unite Podcast

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It's arguably the greatest heavyweight title ever and it fight took place in Manila, Philippines (of all places) with "The Greatest" Muhammad Ali winning the trilogy fight with his arch rival "Smokin' Joe" Frazier dubbed "The Thrilla in Manila!"

And, on the 50th anniversary of Ali's win, we're recapping it on a special "Fight Freaks Unite Podcast!"

Host T.J. Rives and insider Dan Rafael re-live the buildup to their third fight, why it ended up in the Far East and just how ridiculously hot it was that day in the arena?

Ali and Frazier pounded each other for 14 rounds before Frazier's corner stopped the bout for the Ali TKO to retain the heavyweight crown. It's still regarded half a century later as the hardest, toughest battle of both of their hall of fame careers.

This is as good as it gets with nostalgia!

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