MARCH 8, 1971
In probably the most anticipated sporting event of the 20th Century, two young, undefeated, all-time heavyweight titans of boxing met for the first time with everything on the line. 29-year old Muhammad Ali, the former champion recently returned from a three-year suspension from the sport, faced his successor as champion, the nails tough 27-year old Joe Frazier. In a jam-packed Madison Square Garden, the two legends put on one of the greatest displays of courage, violence, and skill ever witnessed in a 15-round battle for the ages.
