Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Oct. 1, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Oct. 1, 1975, Muhammad Ali took on Joe Frazier in ...

The “Thrilla in Manila” is not just about Muhammad Ali’s victory in his third and final fight with Joe Frazier, 50 years ago. In the months before the fight, Ali set a cruel agenda and, on the night, ...

The air sat still and sticky. Body heat from some 28,000 spectators at the Philippine Coliseum brought Manila’s midmorning temperature to a boiling point. Breathing felt like sipping warm water. An ...

The epic 14-round battle, won by Ali after Frazier's trainer stopped the fight, was used as "Exhibit A" in the movement to shorten bouts to 12 rounds because of the raw brutality on display The ...

YOU have to place in the proper perspective the plans of the group of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao to stage Thrilla in Manila 2 on Oct. 29 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Right off the bat, Thrilla in ...

Did you know that the “Thrilla in Manila” happened over 50 years ago? To celebrate the 50th anniversary of this titanic boxing event—where Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier threw down into the 14th round ...

In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights of all time, Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) will stage a monumental double-header in the Philippines, Countdown to Thrilla in Manila on Sunday, ...

MANILA, Philippines — In celebration of one of boxing’s most iconic fights of all time, Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) proudly announces a monumental double-header: Countdown to Thrilla in Manila on ...

Melvin Jerusalem couldn’t help but soak in the ambiance on the eve of his latest title defense. The two-time and reigning WBC strawweight titlist saluted the adoring crowd on hand for the official pre ...