Boxers

VIDEO: Joe Frazier dies after battle with liver cancer

Arts, Culture & Media

Joe Frazier, the former heavyweight boxing champ who lost his title to Muhammad Ali in two battles, including the Thrilla in Manilla, died Monday at 67 of liver cancer.

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India’s Female Boxers

Sports

Katie Taylor: Ireland’s Knock-Out

Sports

Could Filipinos in Las Vegas Wield Political Power?

Conflict & Justice

Legendary Trainer Angelo Dundee Dies at 90

Sports

Remembering Frazier’s Epic Fight with Muhammad Ali

Arts, Culture & Media

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died yesterday of cancer on Monday at the age of 67. For our Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Asian city where the third fight between Frazier and Muhammad Ali took place in 1975.

Remembering Heavy Weight Champion Joe Frazier

Joe Frazier, the heavyweight boxing champion who gave Muhammad Ali his first loss, died Monday night at age 67. A representative said he had liver cancer. Between 1968 and 1973, Frazier won 32 fights – 27 of them by knockouts. In March 1971, Frazier became the undisputed heavyweight champion when he beat Ali in a […]

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Elections in the Philippines: Imelda Marcos gains congressional seat

Global Politics

80-year-old Imelda Marcos has won a congressional seat in the Philippine elections. She and several members of her family are running for various political positions. Meanwhile, well-known boxer Manny Pacquiao has also gained a seat in the congress.

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Manny Pacquiao defends his title, seeks another: politician

Global Politics

This Saturday night, boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao will defend his WBO Welterweight title in Texas. Meanwhile, back in his home country, the Philippines, he’s contending in another fight. He’s running for political office.

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Takeouts: economic reports, Manny Pacquiao, Fort Hood questions

A week of key economic reports, Saturday’s big boxing bout and
the questions being asked on Capitol Hill about the Fort Hood shootings.