[Brazelton] Goodbye Smokin' Joe

[Jay]

CNN) -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier died Monday, after he was diagnosed with liver cancer, his family said in a statement.

Frazier was 67.

"We The Family of ... Smokin' Joe Frazier, regret to inform you of his passing," the statement said. "He transitioned from this life as 'One of God's Men,' on the eve of November 7, 2011 at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

http://us.cnn.com/2011/11/07/sport/joe-frazier-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2

One of the great ones, stood toe to toe against Ali. He was the fiercest of enemies but the kindest of friends.

RIP my man.

 

[Tress]

Let's see... 27 knockouts. Former heavy weight champion. The man only had 4 losses in his life: 2 to Ali, and 2 to Foreman.

Damn. That's a pretty impressive career.

 

[Jay]

Only one person replied to this? You shameful bastards.