"My left eye went when I was young. I was working the speed bag and some steel went in the eye and scratched it to pieces. I was blind in that eye. Some doctors were my best friends. We sheltered the story and kept it a quiet. And I learnt the eye-chart by heart." -- Joe Frazier

although he lost both fights against Foreman, it helped cement his tough-guy persona. Honestly, who else got up that many times? He demonstrated a “never give up” attitude that we can all aspire to

‪“If God ever called me to a holy war, I want Joe Frazier fighting beside me.” - Muhammad Ali ‬

It's sad that his mainstream legacy is being the guy who fought (and eventually lost to) Ali. He was one the greatest heavyweights of all time and a class act of a person.

They don't make boxers like him anymore. When you talk about the golden age of boxing you best be mentioning Smokin' Joe.

Honestly felt a bit heartbroken by the way Ali treated Joe. You could argue that it was promotion and business but you just don't do that, especially because Joe gave him a helping hand in times of need.

Joe could always say he WON the fight of the century!

His adopted city of Philadelphia commissioned a statue of a fake heavyweight champion from a movie while ignoring the existence of the real life champion they had in Joe Frazier.

Joe Frazier was an amazing boxer and a great man. Lord almighty that left hook could level mountains. It's beautiful to see him getting the love and praise he deserves in the documentary. Well done 👏

I've been watching lots of Joe Frazier documentaries lately and so glad to watch this, he was really good man who realistically is the only man to really beat and seriously hurt Ali in his prime.

You know history will say that Muhammad Ali was the hero and Joe Frazier the villain but this documentary shows how much of a Hero that Frazier was and shows one of Muhammad Ali's biggest regrets in his life.

Joe Frazier also had some records out as well.

Real soulful voice 🔥🔥🔥

I'm proud to know that Smokin Joe came from my home  of state South Carolina. He made a name for himself in Philadelphia and I'm sure they're proud of his accomplishments also. One of the toughest men as well as fighters to ever live. His relentless drive , heart , and determination carried him to greatness even after coming from humble beginnings. By all accounts Joe was a good man and what you saw was what he was. No flair , no flaunting , and no faking to be someone other than who he was. He was black America's version of Rocky Marciano much in the way that their bullish styles and devastating punching power overwhelmed opponents and allowed them to impose their will. Joe wasn't 49-0 but he reminded me of Rocky alot. 2 of the greatest heavyweight champions to have ever stepped in the squared circle.. Rest in Peace Champs. ❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

There is no better crown in sports than undisputed HEAVYWEIGHT champion of the world. Congrats! Smokin Joe

The first Frazier/Ali fight is such a masterclass. He goes toe to toe with Ali all the way and outmanouvered a man nobody could outmanouver. And even in defeat the Thrilla in Manilla is one of the classic fights every boxing fan must see. I believe Joe would have died in the ring if that's what it took to stop him.

The way Ali treated him at the time was disgusting, full stop. Some of the shit he said about Joe back in the day was miles over the line.

Underrated and one of the toughest fighters there ever was

My favorite thing about Joe Frazier is not how much he won, but how he refused to lose and was always ready for the next round.

There’ll never by another person who could create incredible, sports-related, documentary-style content like you can, Joseph Vincent.  If there ever was a YouTube awards show that’s just about sports, I think one of your Bored Films videos would get nominated and end up winning a minimum of 3 or 4 awards every single year.  Probably in featured categories like “best mini-movie,” or maybe “best athlete’s story description” even.

Devastating hook, Colossal. The first time I've watched Smokin Joe Fraizer receiving props like this. I feel enlightened. 💯💥💫🥊👍

Joe had one of the coolest forms to me. The way he constantly dinked and ducked and never tried to keep his head in the same spot. He's a very aesthetically pleasing boxer to watch. Combined with the fact that he couldn't see out of his left eye and couldn't straighten his left arm from a farm accident makes him my favorite boxer. He was also a class act ringside.

the most humble man to ever step in a boxing ring...