"Smokin’ Joe Frazier deathly ill" He has advanced liver cancer.

[in_cog_ni_to]

:( It's not sounding good. I use to be a HUGE boxing fan....until Pay-per-view got involved. Joe Frazier is a legend. I hope he survives this, but being advanced liver cancer, it's doubtful. Sending good vibes his way!

Legendary boxer Smokin’ Joe Frazier is in the final fight of his life.

Frazier, who gave the boxing world the “Thrilla in Manila,” and many other classic memories, is deathly ill with advanced liver cancer, The Post has learned.

“He’s in serious shape, we’re looking for a miracle,’’ said a source close to the former heavyweight champ. “They’re only giving him a short time to live. We need to have as many people as possible praying for Joe right now.’’

A fierce and smothering fighter with a devastating left hook, Frazier, 67, is considered one of the great gentlemen of the sport outside of the ring. His captivating bouts with Muhammad Ali put boxing in the spotlight for a new generation of fans as the sport truly became The Main Event. The “Thrilla in Manila,” the third fight of their epic encounters, was one of the greatest fights of them all.<snip>

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[demosincebirth]

1. A gentleman he was. I'll keep him in my prayers.

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[roguevalley]

3. very sad. what an era he came from. I remember it all.