Thrilla in Manila

Thrilla in Manila called a famous boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier on October 1, 1975 in Manila, Philippines. It was the last of three fights between Ali and Frazier. After a clear points victory Frazier and Ali a narrow victory in previous battles, Ali kept in Manila again just under the upper hand. The fight went down in the history of boxing due to its high intensity and circumstances.

Prehistory

The battle was hosted by Don King, who avoided the capital of the Philippines in order to escape the stricter regulations in the United States. The fight took place in front of 25,000 fans at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Metro Manila, a district, instead, was transferred from the U.S. channel HBO and followed on television worldwide. Frazier and Ali, who had developed against each other at this time also an intense personal dislike, were at that time - along with Foreman - the dominant figures of heavyweight boxing. The numerous incidents since the first Ali - Frazier fight - among other things the brawl at the ABC television in 1974 and the ballyhoo of the eloquent Ali vs. Frazier - ensured in advance for a suitably exciting atmosphere.

The fight

Ali dominated the early rounds, suffered a severe hit in the sixth round, however. The struggle now took significantly in intensity, and it was achieved an exceptionally high hit rate. There were a result, and due to fluid loss and unbearable humidity, the fighters at this stage in the non-air conditioned hall on the authority of Ali's ringside doctor Ferdie Pacheco in mortal danger.

In the 13th round Ali get several heavy hits, with whom he took Frazier to the brink of knockout. Ali now began the struggle to clearly dominate. As in the 14th round Frazier's eye was almost completely swollen shut, he could hardly resist. Again and again met Ali Frazier with combinations to the head. Despite the constant headshots succeeded Frazier, to stay on his feet. Following this round Frazier's trainer Eddie Futch stopped the fight. Immediately thereafter, Ali suffered a collapse. Had Ali Frazier still ridiculed and humiliated in public before this fight, he spoke at the press conference after the fight with the utmost respect over his opponent, calling him great.

Quotes

Ali:

• " Shall species protected animals in the Philippines to enter? "
• " It's gonna be a thrilla / / and a chilla / / and a killa / / when I get the gorilla / / in Manila. "
• "Joe Frazier is the greatest boxer of all time - next to me. "
• " We came as young champions to Manila and went as old men. "

Frazier:

• "I tear this half- blood his heart out of his chest. "
• "Almighty, what a champion! I've beaten him, which would have brought a city wall to collapse, and he has put away her. What a fighter! "