Fight of the century 53 year anniversary: Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier: A legendary clash of boxing greats

(US MEDIA GROUP) – It was the moment the world had been waiting for: the long-awaited showdown between two of the greatest boxers of their time, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. On March 8, 1971, the two fierce rivals stepped into the ring at Madison Square Garden in New York, and what unfolded was a historic battle that would forever be remembered as “The Fight of the Century.”The stage was set for an epic clash between the undefeated Ali, who had been stripped of his world heavyweight title for refusing to serve in the Vietnam War, and the reigning champion Frazier. The build-up to the fight was nothing short of spectacular, with both fighters engaging in a war of words and trading insults in the press. But it was their contrasting styles and larger-than-life personalities that truly captivated the public’s attention.Ali, known for his quick wit and flashy footwork, had already established himself as a cultural icon and a master of the media. His infamous “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” catchphrase had become synonymous with his fighting style, and he was determined to reclaim the title he had been stripped of and prove himself as the undisputed...