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In which year was Frazier named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine for the first time?

  • 1967

  • 1968

  • 1969

  • 1970

Answer

Joe Frazier was named Fighter of the Year by The Ring magazine for the first time in 1967. This was after he defeated Muhammad Ali in a controversial split decision to win the world heavyweight championship. Frazier was considered the underdog going into the fight, but he used his powerful jab and footwork to outbox Ali and win the decision.
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