Thrilla in Manila - October 1st, 1975 #OnThisDayInBoxing The end of the trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took place at the Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Ali emerged victorious with the heavyweight championship by way of TKO in the 14th round. This match up of titans is widely regarded as one of the best and most brutal fights in boxing history and watched by over 1 billion viewers worldwide. A spectacular display of heart, skill, and resilience, Ali mustered up the last of his energy reserves in the 14th round to command the stoppage and leave no doubts for who was the victor. Ali would later admit that this fight was the closest he had come to death in the ring, and Frazier stating he had never felt such intense pain before or since the fight. #ChoiceOfChampions #Since1910