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“Work is the only meanin' I've ever known. Like the man in the song says, I just gotta keep on keepin' on.”

Quote by Joe Frazier

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Joe Frazier
Joe Frazier

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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