Frazier, known as Smokin 'Joe, was treated at a hospital in Philadelphia after being diagnosed with cancer a few weeks ago.
At the end of last week, his manager Leslie Wolf said the condition of the former world champion in a very serious condition.
"But the doctor said do whatever they could," Wolf said at the time.
Health conditions have sympathy Frazier boxing legend Muhammad Ali is also his rival in the boxing ring.
"The news about Joe's very hard to believe and harder still acceptable," said Ali.
beat Ali
One bright note Joe Frazier is listed as the first boxer to beat Muhammad Ali in 1971.
In a match at Madison Square Garden, titled Battles of the Century to be the biggest fight at the time.
The game was broadcast live around the world and a number of celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Woody Allen, Diana Ross and Dustin Hoffman was watching the fight.
Frazier, who was then aged 27 years was at the peak of his career as a boxer. While Ali, boxing just returned after a three-year absence but still do the exercise routine.
Consequently, the fight was 15 rounds, Frazier and Ali won the absolute number was even taken to the hospital due to injuries jawbone.
Frazier and Ali had to fight two more times, including the fight in Quezon City, Philippines in 1975. Two of the last fight was won by Mohammed Ali.
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