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This Day in Philly Sports History - February 16, 2023
On this Day in 1970 Smokin' Joe Frazier defeated Jimmy Ellis in the 4th round to win the WBA and WBC Heavyweight Championships up in Madison Square Garden. The win set up Ali-Frazier I in 1971. We spotlight Earl "The Pearl" Monroe.
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