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The "Fight Of The Century" took place on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden. It was the first meeting of two undefeated heavyweight champions, since Ali (31-0) had not lost his title in the ring (been stripped because of his refusal to be inducted in the Armed Forces) and Joe Frazier (26-0, 23 KOs). Frazier won by unanimous decision and retained the title.

The Judges' scorecards results can be seen below

Referee: Arthur Mercante

Judge: Artie Aidala 9-6

Judge: Bill Recht 11-4

Judge: Arthur Mercante 8-6

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Ali and Frazier met 3 times with Ali winning two fights and Frazier one.

Fight 1. ( title fight)

Frazier won the first fight which took place on March 8th 1971 at Madison Square Garden, New York. The fight became known as ' The Fight of the Century' because they met two undefeated heavyweight champions, since Ali (31-0) had not lost his title in the ring (been stripped because of his refusal to be inducted in the Armed Forces). Frazier won a clear, 15-round, unanimous decision, retained his title.

Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali

Referee: Arthur Mercante

Judge: Artie Aidala 9-6

Judge: Bill Recht 11-4

Judge: Arthur Mercante 8-6

Fight 2. ( non title fight)

Ali and Frazier met again on January 28th,1974 at Madison Square Garden, New York. Ali won a 12 round unanimous decision.

Joe Frazier vs Muhammad Ali

Referee: Tony Perez 5-6

Judge: Tony Castellano 4-7

Judge: Jack Gordon 4-8

Fight 3.

Ali and Frazier met for the 3rd and final time at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City of the Philippines on October 1, 1975. The bout is often ranked as one of the greatest fights of 20th century boxing, and is the climax to the bitter rivalry between Ali and Frazier. Ali won the fight when Frazier's trainer Eddie Futch stopped the fight before the 15th and final round with Frazier sitting on his stool.

Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier ( title fight)

Referee: Carlos Padilla 66-60

Judge: Larry Nadayag 66-62

Judge: Alfredo Quiazon 67-62

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Muhammad Ali first boxed Joe Fazier in 1971

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26 July 1971

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1971,1974,1975

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