Boxer Joe Frazier is born in Beaufort, South Carolina.
At a Glance
- Date
- 12 January 1944
- Location
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Key people
- Joe Frazier
- Category
- Sports
- Source
- Biographical records · Britannica
What It Meant Then
He became heavyweight champion and the first man to defeat Muhammad Ali.
What It Means Now
Frazier's rivalry with Ali is among the most storied in sports history.
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