Smokin’ Joe Frazier

A short verse to mark the passing of heavyweight boxing superstar Smokin’ Joe Frazier who endured repeated taunts and insults from his great rival Muhammed Ali with dignity.

Joe Frazier lamented

“That Ali’s demented

He swears he’s only jokin’

But he sure makes me smokin’ ”

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