01 October, 1975

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TODAY IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY:

The historic boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship of the World, the “Thrilla in Manila”, took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City.

It was the third and final boxing match between the two. Ali won the match via a technical knockout in the 14th round when Frazier’s trainer, Eddie Futch, decided to stop the fight rather than risk a worse fate for Frazier. The referee of the match was Carlos Padilla, a Filipino who came to international prominence because of the bout.

(Ref: Sports Illustrated, Kahimyang.info)

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