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mking55 · 01-01-2004, 02:58 PM

February 20, 1976
Joe Frazier looks to the Lion of Flanders, Jean-Pierre Coopman for his 1st defense of his 2nd championship reign.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Frazier has a huge lead after 6 rounds.
Joe Frazier KO's Jean-Pierre Coopman at 1:42 of Round 7.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali KO's Jean-Pierre Coopman in Round 5)

April 30, 1976
Joe Frazier takes on the talented but oft-beaten Jimmy Young.
Both fighters are in top condition.
A good, exciting match that goes the distance.
Judge 1 scores it 9-6.
Judge 2 scores it 10-5.
Judge 3 scores it 13-1. (I am not sure what fight he was watching).
Joe Frazier scores an unanimous decision over Jimmy Young.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali scores an unanimous decision over Jimmy Young)

May 24, 1976
Joe Frazier goes back into the ring just 3 weeks later to take on Richard Dunn.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Joe Frazier lands 12 punches and the fight is over.
Joe Frazier KO's Richard Dunn at 1:15 of the 1st round. (Not the fastest KO. That was in 33 seconds when Williams clobbered Ellis.)
(Real life: Muhammad Ali by TKO over Richard Dunn in the 5th round)

September 28, 1976
Joe Frazier waits a little longer this time before facing Ken Norton. Norton was champion briefly after beating George Foreman but in his 1st defense lost the title to Muhammad Ali.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Frazier beats on Norton in the 3rd round and the referee is forced to stop the fight.
Joe Frazier over Ken Norton by TKO at 2:22 of the 3rd round.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali scores an unanimous decision over Ken Norton)

May 16, 1977
Joe Frazier will now face a youthful Alfredo Evangelista who appears pre-prime.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Just another day at the office for Joe Frazier.
Joe Frazier KO's Alfredo Evangelista at 1:07 of the 4th round.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision over Alfredo Evangelista)

September 29, 1977
Joe Frazier takes on the fearsome Acorn himself, Earnie Shavers.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Earnie Shavers is ahead on the scorecards when the referee makes a decision to halt the fight. This is not a popular decision and one that was felt by many (including yours truly) to be too quick. Debris rains down upon the ring. Shavers is devastated while Frazier is relived.
Joe Frazier scores a TKO over Earnie Shavers at 2:57 of the 7th round.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision over Earnie Shavers)

February 15, 1978
Joe Frazier will defend against the young Leon Spinks who appears as pre-prime.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Frazier opens a huge gash under Spinks right eye that won't stop bleeding forcing the referee to stop the fight.
Joe Frazier by TKO over Leon Spinks at 1:12 of the 2nd round.
(Real life: Leon Spinks wins a split decision over Muhammad Ali)

September 15, 1978
Joe Frazier agrees to a rematch with Leon Spinks. He hopes Leon has learned to not bleed so profusely.
Frazier is in top condition while Spinks is completely unprepared.
It was quick. Quicker than their previous bout.
Joe Frazier KO's Leon Spinks at 2:08 of the 1st round.
(Real life: Muhammad Ali over Leon Spinks by unanimous decision)

December 9, 1978 (Real date: June 9, 1978)
Joe Frazier will give Ken Norton another crack at the title. With other organizations popping up all over the place, Norton has claimed the title in one of them. Frazier wants to punish Norton for his insolence.
Both fighters are in top condition.
Joe Frazier outpounds Ken Norton until the doctor stops the fight.
Joe Frazier over Ken Norton by TKO at 50 seconds of Round 13.
(Real life: Larry Holmes over Ken Norton in a split decision)

April 1, 1979 (No real date).
Joe Frazier accepts a huge challenge as he takes on the undefeated Larry Holmes.
This fight is mandated by Frazier refusing to retire until he is beaten. There is no historical fight to match this to. Smokin' Joe will fight post-prime in an effort to move him along.
Both fighters are in top condition.
This was one of the best fights of the series. Both men acquited themselves quite well.
After 12 rounds, it was scored 6-6, 6-6, and 6-5 for Holmes.
Then came the 13th round and Frazier is floored 3 times.
Larry Holmes KO's Joe Frazier at 2:32 of the 13th round.

Joe Frazier announces his immediate retirement from the ring and begins a musical tour with his band, 'The Knockouts'.
Larry Holmes puts history as it should be as he takes over as champion.

01-01-2004, 02:58 PM	#37 (permalink)
mking55 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 879 Thanks: 1 Thanked 46x in 21 posts	Joe Frazier (II) February 20, 1976 Joe Frazier looks to the Lion of Flanders, Jean-Pierre Coopman for his 1st defense of his 2nd championship reign. Both fighters are in top condition. Frazier has a huge lead after 6 rounds. Joe Frazier KO's Jean-Pierre Coopman at 1:42 of Round 7. (Real life: Muhammad Ali KO's Jean-Pierre Coopman in Round 5) April 30, 1976 Joe Frazier takes on the talented but oft-beaten Jimmy Young. Both fighters are in top condition. A good, exciting match that goes the distance. Judge 1 scores it 9-6. Judge 2 scores it 10-5. Judge 3 scores it 13-1. (I am not sure what fight he was watching). Joe Frazier scores an unanimous decision over Jimmy Young. (Real life: Muhammad Ali scores an unanimous decision over Jimmy Young) May 24, 1976 Joe Frazier goes back into the ring just 3 weeks later to take on Richard Dunn. Both fighters are in top condition. Joe Frazier lands 12 punches and the fight is over. Joe Frazier KO's Richard Dunn at 1:15 of the 1st round. (Not the fastest KO. That was in 33 seconds when Williams clobbered Ellis.) (Real life: Muhammad Ali by TKO over Richard Dunn in the 5th round) September 28, 1976 Joe Frazier waits a little longer this time before facing Ken Norton. Norton was champion briefly after beating George Foreman but in his 1st defense lost the title to Muhammad Ali. Both fighters are in top condition. Frazier beats on Norton in the 3rd round and the referee is forced to stop the fight. Joe Frazier over Ken Norton by TKO at 2:22 of the 3rd round. (Real life: Muhammad Ali scores an unanimous decision over Ken Norton) May 16, 1977 Joe Frazier will now face a youthful Alfredo Evangelista who appears pre-prime. Both fighters are in top condition. Just another day at the office for Joe Frazier. Joe Frazier KO's Alfredo Evangelista at 1:07 of the 4th round. (Real life: Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision over Alfredo Evangelista) September 29, 1977 Joe Frazier takes on the fearsome Acorn himself, Earnie Shavers. Both fighters are in top condition. Earnie Shavers is ahead on the scorecards when the referee makes a decision to halt the fight. This is not a popular decision and one that was felt by many (including yours truly) to be too quick. Debris rains down upon the ring. Shavers is devastated while Frazier is relived. Joe Frazier scores a TKO over Earnie Shavers at 2:57 of the 7th round. (Real life: Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision over Earnie Shavers) February 15, 1978 Joe Frazier will defend against the young Leon Spinks who appears as pre-prime. Both fighters are in top condition. Frazier opens a huge gash under Spinks right eye that won't stop bleeding forcing the referee to stop the fight. Joe Frazier by TKO over Leon Spinks at 1:12 of the 2nd round. (Real life: Leon Spinks wins a split decision over Muhammad Ali) September 15, 1978 Joe Frazier agrees to a rematch with Leon Spinks. He hopes Leon has learned to not bleed so profusely. Frazier is in top condition while Spinks is completely unprepared. It was quick. Quicker than their previous bout. Joe Frazier KO's Leon Spinks at 2:08 of the 1st round. (Real life: Muhammad Ali over Leon Spinks by unanimous decision) December 9, 1978 (Real date: June 9, 1978) Joe Frazier will give Ken Norton another crack at the title. With other organizations popping up all over the place, Norton has claimed the title in one of them. Frazier wants to punish Norton for his insolence. Both fighters are in top condition. Joe Frazier outpounds Ken Norton until the doctor stops the fight. Joe Frazier over Ken Norton by TKO at 50 seconds of Round 13. (Real life: Larry Holmes over Ken Norton in a split decision) April 1, 1979 (No real date). Joe Frazier accepts a huge challenge as he takes on the undefeated Larry Holmes. This fight is mandated by Frazier refusing to retire until he is beaten. There is no historical fight to match this to. Smokin' Joe will fight post-prime in an effort to move him along. Both fighters are in top condition. This was one of the best fights of the series. Both men acquited themselves quite well. After 12 rounds, it was scored 6-6, 6-6, and 6-5 for Holmes. Then came the 13th round and Frazier is floored 3 times. Larry Holmes KO's Joe Frazier at 2:32 of the 13th round. Joe Frazier announces his immediate retirement from the ring and begins a musical tour with his band, 'The Knockouts'. Larry Holmes puts history as it should be as he takes over as champion.