Muhammad Ali winces watching Thrilla in Manila 50 years later

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Muhammad Ali winced watching a tape of his 1975 "Thrilla in Manila" fight against Joe Frazier, seemingly re-experiencing the blows. The brutal bout, marking its 50th anniversary, saw both fighters push to their limits, with Ali eventually winning after Frazier's corner stopped the fight. Neither fighter fully recovered from the physical toll, and the fight's legacy is complex, impacting both men's lives and careers significantly.


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