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1975

WorldBoxing & combatMoment

In boxing, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a match known as the "Thrilla in Manila"

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In boxing, Muhammad Ali defeated Joe Frazier in a match known as the "Thrilla in Manila"
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  1. 1975

    WorldBoxing & combatMoment

    Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines

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    Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in a boxing match in Manila, Philippines
    Lawrence Schiller / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  2. 1923

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    Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first round of their boxing match at Olympia in London

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    Georges Carpentier knocked out former British heavyweight champion Joe Beckett a mere twenty seconds into the first round of their boxing match at Olympia in London
    Agence de presse Meurisse / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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