Ali vs. Frazier: The Thrilla in Manila

In 1975, two men pushed each other so far past the human limit that neither was ever the same again. While Ali was exiled, Joe Frazier took over the heavyweight division with relentless pressure and a brutal left hook. When Ali returned in 1971, Frazier handed him his first loss in the "Fight of the Century." That sparked a legendary trilogy, culminating in the "Thrilla in Manila." Trapped in a room over 100 degrees, they went 14 excruciating rounds. Frazier's eyes were swollen completely shut when his corner threw in the towel. Across the ring, an exhausted Ali was on the verge of quitting himself, later calling it the closest thing to death he'd ever felt. Save this for your fight history timeline, and check my page for the next part on George Foreman. If Eddie Futch hadn't stopped the fight before the 15th round, who do you think would have collapsed first? Drop your take below!