Though presented as an "Uncle Tom," Ignorant, & Worse, Joe was Strong, Proud, Hard-Working, A Provider, & a BEAST in the "Squared Circle." With a Career Record of 32-4-1, it is to be noted that his only losses came at the hands of Muhammad Ali & George Foreman. In the first eight years of that career, from 1965 til 1973, "Smoking Joe" didn't lose. And all but two of those opponents were victim to the inevitable knockout blow. Frazier is widely considered to be among the Top 10 Heavyweights of All Time, was at the center of some of Boxing's Most Memorable Bouts of All Time, and often came out victorious over competition noticeably larger than he was at just six feet tall. Joseph William Frazier would have been 70 Years Old Today. Salute to a Legend...
Unfairly or not, Joe Frazier will likely forever be presented in the shadow of The Great Muhammad Ali. But The Great "Smoking Joe" Frazier was quite the TITAN & Example of Black Manhood in himself also. Though presented as an "Uncle Tom," Ignorant, & Worse, Joe was Strong, Proud, Hard-Working, A Provider, & a BEAST in the "Squared Circle." With a Career Record of 32-4-1, it is to be noted that his only losses came at the hands of Muhammad Ali & George Foreman. In the first eight years of that career, from 1965 til 1973, "Smoking Joe" didn't lose. And all but two of those opponents were victim to the inevitable knockout blow. Frazier is widely considered to be among the Top 10 Heavyweights of All Time, was at the center of some of Boxing's Most Memorable Bouts of All Time, and often came out victorious over competition noticeably larger than he was at just six feet tall. Joseph William Frazier would have been 70 Years Old Today. Salute to a Legend...
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jean grae-my storyNo real explanation or intro needed. Deep, Touching & Emotional this song/video is. Anyone that knows me, knows my LOVE for the Great JEAN GREASY aka JEAN GRAE. In a more contemplative mood, as I prepare to head out to work in Tennessee's Epic ICEPOCALYPSE of 2014 (I stole that phrase from my brother TRON). Hope this helps get the day of on the right foot. Stay Warm. P.E.A.C.E. DJ PREMIER HAS GOT STORIES ABOUT ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE RAPPERS...Hip Hop is likely the only Music Genre that just does not honor its Pioneers. Hip Hop's History, Its Stories & Traditions seem to have been sold off to a corporate monster that doesn't give a damn about it. As a result, the classic moments & music of Hip Hop's Golden Era are like precious minerals that one has to dig to unearth. So words can't express how refreshing it can be when a random YouTube stroll brings me to this. The Immortal DJ PREMIER telling magical stories about his interactions with & observations of artists such as Tupac, Eazy E, Jay Z, Biggie, Kanye West, Dr. Dre, KRS-ONE, GURU, Today's Artists and more... KNOW THE HISTORY. KNOW THE CULTURE. RESPECT THE ARCHITECTS... |
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