The Thrilla in Manila (1975)
This was the third and final fight between Ali and his longtime rival Frazier. It took place in the sweltering Philippines under conditions that proved to taxing for Frazier who, during round 14, threw in the towel due to the oppressive heat. A victorious Ali would later refer to the match as “the closet thing to death.”
Ali’s Best Knockouts
During his 21 years as a boxer, Ali was rightfully cocky, obnoxiously arrogant and incredibly charismatic. His talents inside the ring won him numerous titles and, most importantly, a place in pop culture history.