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A News Crew Forgot Joe Frazier Is Dead [Video]
A Fox station in Philadelphia wished Joe Frazier a happy birthday this week, and said he'd be appearing at City Hall. Just a couple problems with that: One, they had his birthday off by a day, and two, he died about five years ago! (Credit Scott Jones via YouTube)
Joe Frazier was an American professional boxer from 1965 to 1981 who went by "Smokin' Joe." He was the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1970 to 1973, and won a gold medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics as an amateur.
Oh, live broadcasting. If you don't know your stuff before you open that mic, may the universe have mercy on your soul in the seconds that follow. I speak from experience.
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