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Sports history in Black: “Thrilla in Manilla”

By Mike Patton
NABJ Black News & Views

Posted October 1, 2021

October 1-The Legendary “Thrilla in Manilla” took place on this day in 1975, as it pitted Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier in Quezon City, The Philippines. Ali would win over Frazier in 14 rounds, retaining his WBC/WBA Heavyweight title.

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