Boxing fans worldwide flock to Manila to honor the 50th anniversary of “The Thrilla in Manila.”
Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier fought their legendary, brutal 14-round heavyweight title bout on October 1, 1975.
Ali described the fight as “the closest thing I know to dying” after Frazier’s corner stopped him.
Fans still debate what would have happened if round 15 had started.
Honoring the Legends
Both Ali and Frazier have passed—Ali in 2016, Frazier in 2011—but their legacy endures.
The Philippines plans a major fight card to celebrate the historic clash.
Manny Pacquiao is helping organize the festivities, though it remains unclear if he will fight.
Filipino fighters Mark Magsayo and Eumir Marcial will compete during the anniversary event.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of the 1975 host, plans to attend the celebration.
A Night to Remember
Organizers hope the anniversary will showcase the spirit, intensity, and action of those 14 unforgettable rounds.
Boxing fans will relive the drama, skill, and endurance that made Ali vs. Frazier a timeless spectacle.
