Funeral for Smokin' Joe Frazier

Boxing greats have paid their respects to former heavyweight champion, Joe Frazier, at a private funeral in Philadelphia.The 67-year-old Frazier died last week after a short battle with liver cancer. A two-day public viewing was held at the Wells Fargo Centre at the sports complex in South Philadelphia. His funeral was on Monday.Fellow former championsMuhammad Ali, Larry Holmes and Mike Tysonwere expected to attend as at press time. Frazier and Ali squared off in a trio of legendary fights, including the Thrilla in Manila in 1975.
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