Oct 1, 1975 The 'Thrilla in Manilla"

[elanimalsantana]

Great fight, but neither one was the same afterward. They both left a bit of themselves in that ring that fateful day

 

[Seano]

Who are these cans? Wilder KO's both in 3.

 

[nac386]

Boxing needs to get back to big events in foreign cities like that. We have lots of fights in Vegas and New York, which is great, but every once in a while they should go fight somewhere different. It adds a cool element to the aura of the fight.

 

[hiphopnazi]

Never knew Manny reffed.

 

[Frank23]

Boxing was great back then.

 

[FightGuyOpenMind]

Boxing needs to get back to big events in foreign cities like that. We have lots of fights in Vegas and New York, which is great, but every once in a while they should go fight somewhere different. It adds a cool element to the aura of the fight.

It will also broaden the fan base. Perhaps the next great champion just hasn't been exposed to the sport yet.

 

[FightGuyOpenMind]

Just shy of half a century ago. Wow. Goodness. You should do more of these if you have the time. "This Day in Boxing". I'd appreciate them. lol

RIP Smokin' Joe
RIP The Greatest

 

[Hagler]

Both sensational and frightening to watch.