Funeral set for boxing legend Smokin’ Joe Frazier
Boxing greats are set to pay their respects to former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier at a private funeral today.
The 67-year-old Frazier died last week after a short battle with liver cancer. A two-day public viewing was held at the Wells Fargo Center at the sports complex in South Philadelphia.
Fellow former champions Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes and Mike Tyson are expected to attend.
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