FRAZIER, JOE ORIGINAL LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPH (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 June 6, 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. Clean front and back. Not creased or torn. Minor edge and corner wear. As nice a photo of Joe Frazier from this era as you will see. 9" x 13 1/2."