I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.Muhammad Ali • Reacting to the death of “Smokin’” Joe Frazier, his greatest foe in boxing. Frazier, a former heavyweight champion, found out he had liver cancer a month ago; over the weekend, he entered a hospice. And now, he’s gone. Sometimes it all happens far too quick.
Iconic boxer Joe Frazier in hospice with liver cancer: The famous foe of Muhammad Ali, a former heavyweight champion, was diagnosed with cancer last month, according to his manager. source