Guest
💥 SMOKIN’ Joe Vs PULGARCITO Ramos💥 Witness Joe “Smokin' Joe“ Frazier (20-0, 18 KOs) defend his NYSAC World Heavyweight title against Manuel Ramos (20-6-2, 16 KOs) in a thrilling heavyweight contest! 📅 Date: June 24, 1968 🌍 Location: Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 🔍 Referee: Arthur Mercante 🏆 NYSAC World Heavyweight Title (1st defense by Frazier) 🥊 JOE “SMOKIN' JOE“ FRAZIER, known for his relentless pressure, devastating left hook, and incredible work rate, entered the ring as the undefeated champion, defending his world title for the first time against a strong and dangerous contender. 🥊 MANUEL “PULGARCITO“ RAMOS, the towering Mexican heavyweight, came in as the challenger, aiming to make history by toppling the unbeaten Frazier and claiming the world title. 🔥 Relive the intense action as Joe Frazier weathered an early scare from Ramos' powerful right uppercut in the first round before unleashing his signature left hook. In the second round, Frazier dropped Ramos twice, with the second knockdown leading to Ramos waving at the referee to stop the fight, giving Frazier a TKO victory at the 3-minute mark. Smokin' Joe successfully retained his title in a dominant performance! 📌 The fight was recognized as being for the World Heavyweight Championship by New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maine, and Massachusetts. Frazier was a 4-1 favorite. Attendance was 10,785, and the gate was $. Frazier was staggered by a right uppercut in the first round. Ramos was knocked down twice in the second round. After Ramos rose from the second knockdown, he waved his gloves at the referee, indicating that he was finished.
