(Photo by Bas Slabbers for NewsWorks) I’ve written many stories about Joe Frazier over my years in Philly. But none were as rewarding as the one I wrote Saturday, after the city finally unveiled a statue for the late heavyweight…
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Several Pieces Of Joe Frazier Memorabilia Up For Auction
Joe Frazier’s youngest son Derek, about whom I’ve written several times, sent me word last week that several items from Smokin’ Joe’s illustrious pugilism career are up for auction. They include a glove signed by Joe, Ken Norton and Leon…
Joe Frazier’s Youngest Son Will Step Into the Ring This Weekend
Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s youngest son Derek gave me a call yesterday to let me know that, having spent some time working himself into fightin’ shape (with the help of trainers including former Philadelphia Eagle Tre Thomas), he’ll enter the ring…