Joe Fraser, the boxer who defeated Muhammad Ali.
Once, Fraser broke his arm, which had not grown together correctly. Until the end of his life, he could not straighten it completely. But this obstacle came in handy for the athlete: his arm was straightened exactly to the angle that allowed Fraser to have the strongest hook on the left. In addition, the future champion had eye disease and poor eyesight, a strong blow could make him completely blind, but Fraser did not tell anyone for a long time.
Joe Fraser was a generous benefactor and donated large sums to disabled children. In 2011, the great champion was diagnosed with “liver cancer” of the last stage. On November 7 of that year, Joe Fraser died in Philadelphia. Muhammad Ali, Don King, Mickey Rourke and other celebrities came to the farewell ceremony, which took place in the Baptist church.
The life of Joe Fraser is a vivid example of how to become the best, despite all the obstacles. And for those who did not become the champion, Smoky Joe bequeathed: "It is not necessary to be better than everyone, it is enough to be better than yesterday."
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