Just as the bell ended the fifteenth round, Frazier put his hands up and yelled something at Ali. |
Whereas peace came to both Schmeling and Cooney, Frazier is still looking for tranquility. |
In his first fight as a pro, Foreman KO'd Don Waldheim in the third round an hour before Frazier and Quarry fought. |
To promote their fights, the champ explained to the New York Times, he had called Frazier an Uncle Tom and even likened him to a gorilla. |
By the end of the round Ellis is pinned against the ropes and Frazier is landing body shots and short hooks to the head. |
Had Ali fought anyone except Joe Frazier that night, he would have been a knockout winner. |