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The Thrilla in Manilla: Recounted by Mark Morthier and Dave DePaola (Part 2)
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Mark sits down with his long-time friend, Dave DePaola, to talk about the "Thrilla in Manila." This is part 1 of that conversation.
‘The Thrilla in Manila’ would be the third time that Muhammed Ali and Joe Frazier squared off. In the first fight, held at Madison Square Garden in March 1971, Frazier defended his heavyweight title with a 15-round unanimous decision. The second fight in January 1974 also took place at Madison Square Garden. That one would be a 12-round non-title bout. Frazier had lost the title to George Foreman in 1973. This fight would also result in a unanimous decision, but this time in Ali’s favor. The third fight would be the grudge match.....
You can read the full blog post here.
YESTERDAY'S SPORTS BACKGROUND
Host Mark Morthier grew up in New Jersey just across the river from New York City during the 1970s, a great time for sports in the area. He relives great moments from this time and beyond, focusing on football, baseball, basketball, and boxing. You may even see a little Olympic Weightlifting in the mix, as Mark competed for eight years. See Mark's book below.
No Nonsense, Old School Weight Training: A Guide For People With Limited Time
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