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Ali, Frazier and the Fight of the Century 50 years later

It was the richest bout in history at the time, and continues to transcend the sport on multiple levels

FILE - Joe Frazier stands over Muhammad Ali as referee Art Mercante gestures in the 15th round of their boxing match at Madison Square Garden in New York, in this March 8, 1971, file photo. Frazier was a slight 6-5 favorite in a fight that captivated both the nation and the world. (AP Photo/File)