One of them was the legendary boxer Joe Frazier, whose influence helped Stallone shape Rocky and brought him close to winning an Oscar. Joe Frazier, known as "Smokin' Joe," was one of the most ...

Growing up in Beaufort, Joe Frazier was on his own fairly early in life. He grew up in a low-income household, and Frazier had dreams to change that. Enter boxing.

I Am Joe Frazier —a non-fiction film centered on the legendary American boxer known for his strength, durability and formidable left hand, who emerged from Muhammad Ali’s long shadow to become the ...