JOE FRAZIER ORIGINAL LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTO (1967)

Joe Frazier was born on January 12, 1944 in Beaufort, South Carolina. He won the World Heavyweight Title on February 16, 1970 in a bout with Jimmy Ellis. He eventually lost the title to George Foreman on January 22, 1973. He retired after fight Floyd Cummings on December 3, 1981 with a final record of 32-4-1 with 27 KO's. Offered here is an original, first generation photograph of Joe Frazier in Philadelphia on May 30, 1967. Photo, taken by Robert Phillips of Life Magazine, captures Joe Frazier in the gym during his training camp for his July 19, 1967 match with George Chuvalo
This is a superb, large format, first generation photograph. Photographer stamp on reverse. Bold, clear image. The blurring is by design by the photographer. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Small clip at lower right corner. Minor edge and corner wear. As nice a photo of Joe Frazier from this era as you will see. 9" x 13."