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Muhammad Ali recounts what it was like to face Joe Frazier in the most anticipated boxing match of all time on March 8, 1971. In this authentic audio, Ali shares his personal experience of fighting "Smokin' Joe" at Madison Square Garden - from the intense buildup and psychological warfare to the shocking moment he was knocked down for the first time in his career.
Hear Ali describe the three-and-a-half-year exile from boxing that led to this fight, the personal animosity between him and Frazier, and what it felt like to absorb Frazier's devastating left hook in the fifteenth round. Ali reflects on how this defeat taught him humility, respect for his opponents, and ultimately made him a better fighter and person.
This fight was more than just boxing - it represented a divided America, with Ali as the anti-establishment hero returning from his Vietnam War protest and Frazier as the hardworking champion who had claimed the throne in Ali's absence. Ali candidly admits his regrets about the cruel things he said about Frazier and how their rivalry, while making them both legends, also scarred them both forever.
From his confident early rounds using his famous jab and footwork, to the brutal middle rounds where Frazier's relentless body shots took their toll, to that climactic final round knockdown - Ali takes you inside every moment of this epic fifteen-round war that changed both fighters forever.
This audio comes from authentic interviews with Muhammad Ali, where he honestly recounts both his greatest defeat and one of his most important learning experiences.
This episode is part of "In Their Own Voices" where historical figures recount their most significant experiences in their own words.
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