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    TGT Presents On This Day: February 16,1970, Frazier beats Ellis to win the Heavyweight Championship

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    Publish Date: 02/16/2020
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    On this day Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis and becomes the recognized Heavyweight Champion of the World.

    TGT Presents On This Day: February 16,1970 Frazier beats Ellis to win the Heavyweight Championship – The Grueling Truth The Grueling Truth Radio

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