50 Years Later, 'Thrilla in Manila' Is Still The Greatest

50 Years Later, 'Thrilla in Manila' Is Still The Greatest

Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought the "Thrilla in Manila" 50 years ago. It's still viewed as the greatest and most brutal boxing match ever.

Manny Pacquiao set to promote Muhammad Ali's grandson in Thrilla in Manila 2

Manny Pacquiao is set to mark the anniversary of one of Muhammad Ali’s most iconic fights with a fight night of his own in his native Philippines.  To commemorate 50th years since the blockbuster third fight between Ali and Joe Frazier, which was billed as the Thrilla in Manila, Pacquiao’s MP Promotions and IBA Pro will stage a fight night at the same Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila on October 29. At the top of the bill, hometown favourite, Mel…