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Who was the first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali?

  • George Foreman

  • Mike Tyson

  • Sonny Liston

  • Joe Frazier

Answer

The first boxer to defeat Muhammad Ali was Joe Frazier. They fought in the "Fight of the Century" in 1971. Frazier won by a unanimous decision. This was a major upset, as Ali was the undefeated heavyweight champion of the world. The fight was a back-and-forth battle, with both fighters landing heavy blows. In the end, Frazier's superior boxing skills and stamina won out.
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