Boxing Legend Joe Frazier Talks About The Release Of 'Thrilla In Manila'

Boxing legend Joe Frazier stopped by to talk about the DVD release of his documentaryThrilla in Manila.

Directed by John Dower, Thrilla In Manila tracks the relationship between boxers Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and key moments in the socio-cultural history of the country when they became American sports icons and legends. According to HBO, "In 1967, Ali was stripped of his heavyweight crown after refusing induction into the armed forces. The film reveals how Frazier subsequently befriended Ali and supported the renewal of his boxing license and status, showing the intense feelings of betrayal he felt after Ali returned to the ring in 1970 and subjected him to race-baiting attacks."

Joseph "Smokin' Joe" William Frazier is a native of South Carolina. He was known for his bullying style of fighting and participated in the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. During the peak of this career, Fraizer was also crowned World Heavyweight Boxing Champion.

Thrilla in Manila: Ali vs. Frazier, A Vicious Rivalry and the Greatest Fight Of All Time is available in stores today. For more information on Frazier, visit www.joefrazier.com.