Philadelphia's own Smokin' Joe. Lived here in Philly and was regular personality around town. Graham met him when he was here. He is lying in State at the stadium in Philadelphia for the next two days. Great Boxer.
Good post Colin.
Addendum:
Smokin' Joe as they called him was one of the bravest and most tenacious boxers in recent memory. He had the stamina to go so many rounds with Ali and he never gave up. He was a fighter in every sense of the word.
If you want to watch and rewatch these great fights I recommend this DVD. I watch it regularly and as a matter of fact I think I will watch the Frasier/Ali fight tonight. Great sportsmen and great boxers; both of them.
There are three great fights on this DVD.
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poor old smoking Joe ...i always think about these men smoking joe George foreman and ken Norton...all world champions in their own right just one problem..they where born in and around the greatest .... Ali dad as we all know was a great fight fan and always said it would have been something to see Ali and Marciano fight would have turned out...a question asked by many i think
I met him in Philly
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