The first to beat AliPremium cottonBlackS to 4XL
The essentials: on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden, Joe Frazier became the first man to beat Muhammad Ali as a professional — on points, over fifteen rounds, in what was billed the Fight of the Century. This tee shows him in street clothes, hat and shirt, not in a ring. Premium cotton 180 gsm, crew neck, heat transfer print. Black, 7 sizes S to 4XL, €29, free shipping.
Everyone knows Ali. Frazier is the man who beat him first.
Smokin' Joe
Olympic champion at Tokyo in 1964, Joe Frazier took the world heavyweight title in 1970. His style was the opposite of Ali's: he came forward and did not step back, took shots to get inside, worked the body, then landed his left hook — one of the most feared in the sport's history.
That constant pressure is where the nickname comes from: Smokin' Joe, the man who never stops coming.
He fought Muhammad Ali three times:
- 1971 — he won on points over fifteen rounds at Madison Square Garden. Both men were unbeaten
- 1974 — Ali took the rematch on points
- 1975 — the Thrilla in Manila, stopped before the fifteenth round in crushing heat
The rivalry defined a whole decade of boxing.
What it looks like on
The artwork sits at the centre of the chest, in black and white, over three tiers.
At the top, JOE FRAZIER in white capitals. At the bottom, SMOKIN' JOE in the same lettering.
Between them, a rectangular photograph with hard edges: Frazier in street clothes, wide-brimmed hat, collared shirt, looking into the lens. No gloves, no ring, no belt.
The framing is that of a street portrait, not a fight photograph — which sets this artwork apart from every other boxer tee in the catalogue.
Premium cotton, crew neck, short sleeves, straight cut. Plain back.
Your size
European cut — take your usual size, with no adjustment. Seven sizes, S to 4XL, all at the same price. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was the first man to beat Muhammad Ali?
Joe Frazier, on 8 March 1971 at Madison Square Garden, on points over fifteen rounds. Both men were unbeaten going in, which is why the bout was billed the Fight of the Century.
Why was he called Smokin' Joe?
Because of his constant pressure: he came forward without stepping back, took shots to get inside, and worked the body before landing his left hook. The nickname describes a man who never stops coming.
Why is he in street clothes on the artwork?
The photograph is a street portrait — wide-brimmed hat, collared shirt, no gloves and no ring. It is what sets this artwork apart from every other boxer tee in the catalogue, where the fighter is shown in kit.
What did Frazier win as an amateur?
The Olympic title at Tokyo in 1964, in the heavyweight division. He turned professional the following year and took the world title in 1970.
Does it come in big sizes?
Yes, up to 4XL: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL and 4XL, all at the same price. Most boxing tees on the market stop at XXL.
Which size should I take?
Standard European cut: take your usual size. Chest runs from about 96 cm / 38 in on a S to 132 cm / 52 in on a 4XL.
