How would Frazier fare in today's climate?

[phallus]

Foreman was good in 73, but Joe was scared of him. Foreman dominated Joe psychologically, i don't think Joe was ever scared of anyone else. Foreman just had Frazier's number. But if Smokin Joe were in his prime today, he'd be the undisputed champ! To see the proof, just watch Frazier - Ali 1 or Smokin' Joe's destruction of WBA ( i think?) champ Jimmy Ellis.
Elllis was a good fighter, and very similar in size to todays boiz ( he was bigger than Joe ) and it was a one sided slaughter from the beginning

[Foreman]

Anorak, '73 foreman was THE greatest fighter. Any other heavy who ever laced them up gets crushed if they get into the ring in Kingston Jamacia.

As far as Frazier faring today? He beats any and all comers since Holmes was in his prime, with ease. The best fight of all would be Frazier v Holyfield. Holy would fight so hard that he would be hospitalized or die. Tyson, Lennox etc would all wish that they had died. Period end of story.

[dempseyfire]

Anyone who thinks Frazier would be too small need to get a copy of Mathis-Frazier. Mathis had quicker hands and better skills then any of today's big guys, had good power, and still was just overwhelmed by Frazier. Joe Frazier in his prime was a force of nature-he simply could not be discouraged and he never stopped throwing HARD punches . . .

[Argentina]

He's got a lot of heart, but in today's world of larger, stronger heavyweights, how would he cope?

I'd have to say that he would take a lot of pummeling from Vitali before getting inside, wearing him out, and probably TKO'ing him. Now this is the Vitali of today, future results might bring further insight. I definitly see him beating aeveryone else, with a fight with Byrd interesting because I'm not so sure he'd knock him out, in fact I don't think he would. Byrd's stood up to VItali, Wladimir, Tua, and Ibeabuchi, who did knock him out.

[Ivansmamma]

Joe would become the undisputed Heavyweight champion, He would crush all opposition today.

[joho]

frazier would woop all opponents today

[paulmmv]

i dont think Frazier would do very well if his prime was now i mean can you imagine frazier fighting klitschko

[foremanfan]

I think Joe against Toney would be a good match and against Holyfield an absolute war.

[plexmc]

IMO he'd whoop every hw in the current divison

i feel u on that

[Kid Achilles]

He would fare extremely well. He had too many things going for him. His combination of power, handspeed (compared to todays lumbering oxes), chin and incredible heart and stamina as well as underrated defensive moves negate the size difference.