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“Since I was a boy of five or six, I had it in my mind I would be a world boxing champion.”

Quote by Joe Frazier

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Joe Frazier, born on January 12, 1944, was an American professional boxer who passed away on November 7, 2011. He was one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of the 1960s and 1970s, known for his powerful punches and tenacious fighting spirit. Frazier is considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history and won two world heavyweight championships during his career. more

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