Anecdotes

Only losses were to Muhammad Ali and George Foreman.

First man to ever beat Muhammad Ali in the ring (their first fight is widely considered the greatest boxing match in history).

Pro Record: 32-4-1 (27)

Made two successful title defenses as undisputed World Heavyweight Champion.

Heavyweight boxing gold medalist, 1964 Olympics.

His son, Marvis Frazier, was a title challenger, losing to both Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson by first round knockout.

Defeated world champions Muhammad Ali, Jimmy Ellis, and Bob Foster.

Undefeated in his first 29 fights.

His daughter, Jackie Frazier, is a professional boxer and won her first 9 fights by knockout, before losing to Laila Ali.

World heavyweight boxing champion, 1970-1973.

His son, Hector, fought as Joe Frazier Jr..

Diagnosed with liver cancer [November 5, 2011].

His last fight was a controversial 10 round draw with 'Floyd ¨Jumbo¨Cummingsñ'. Frazier retired after the fight.

Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990.

His nephew, Rodney Frazier, was a heavyweight boxer.

Inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, 1990. (Not the same organization as the International Boxing Hall of Fame.)

Inducted into the U.S. Olymic Hall of Fame, 1989.

When he was 15 years old he lived in New York City doing grand theft auto. After moving to Philadelphia he turned to boxing.

Has ten siblings.

Grandfather of Tamryn Frazier, and Tiara Fraizer.