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NEW YORK (AP) They called it the Fight of the Century, and when Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier met for the first time a lot more was at stake than just the heavyweight title. Fifty years later, the fight still reigns undefeated not just as an event but as an iconic moment in time. As part of its coverage, The Associated Press is republishing verbatim its main Fight of the Century story from March 8, 1971:
AP Sports Writer NEW YORK (AP) Machine-like Joe Frazier put on relentless pressure, knocked Muhammad Ali down in the 15th round and pounded out a unanimous 15-round decision to retain his world heavyweight championship Monday night. ....
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