Who Did It Better? - Joe Frazier vs. Muhammad Ali (1975/1963)

Today we have a singing battle between two of the greatest heavyweight boxers ever to step into the ring--Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. First Round Knockout was Joe Frazier's sole single for Motown (he previously released R&B records on Capitol and Cloverleaf, his own imprint) The song was later recorded by David Ruffin. Stand By Me is a cover of the Ben E. King #1 single, that appeared on Cassius Clay I Am The Greatest LP in 1963.
Please listen to both and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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[@chairmanwd2]

Joe was my best friend. Ironic the 2nd song is "Stand by me". Once we took a trip to DC to a school he brought me on stage too as he lectured the kids I noticed a piano off to the side.. Well I interrupted his speech by vamping the intro to "Stand by me" then he jumped right in, singing it to the children... He always told all the kids "No right way to do wrong and ,no wrong way to do right" RIP champ you ARE the greatest!

[@dannyhughes2680]

Michael Jackson Vs. Prince all over again. Plenty room for two great kings, respectively.

[@DeeNice681]

Joe’s a better singer, but Ali is the ‘GREATEST’!

[@HamzaKhan-ky8kf]

Shaun just shut the fuck up.

[@moniquemosley2122]

🤯 - Both of these Giants were premium athletes. Let's leave it at that. RIP The Greatest and Joe

[@wesleyking2212]

"No I won't be afred".. That damn Ali!!!! Lol

[@SekondSun]

lol

[@KingThomas150]

Both did their thing but I have to give the edge to Frazier. Frazier just sounds more like a natural singer. This video made me remember Joe Frazier and the Knockouts.

[@larrygod7616]

Joe Frazier is the real rocky Ali is the G.O.A.T.

[@lilyrara]

I didn't know joe could sing. Where have I been. Smh

[@carlwethers1139]

Love Ali My hero but Joe got this one

[@heathertea2704]

Sorry Brother Ali... Joe got this.

[@softyme63]

Heather TEA Joe actually had a little act together out of Philly with some back up singers for a little bit in the 70’s

[@heathertea2704]

@@softyme63 Ah sookie sookie now. 😁

[@softyme63]

No auto tune in those days 😂Joe got Ali here

[@reelblack]

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[@AT-sb8wq]

Can you do "The Love I Gave To You" Delphonics vs Silk...Please?

[@empressyaya6927]

I'm getting superhero, theme music vibes from Joe Frazier. I just imagine the oh so pretty Cassius Clay crooning into his mike, all off key, and I like it! I'm glad they both kept their day jobs!

[@paulcooper5748]

For me joe all the way he took alot of shit from ali ali saw him as a threat R.I.P to both these boxing greats.

[@ceoata]

Ali all day

[@CoachDarren]

I don't understand the upload? I thought it would be video footage of these great fighters instead of listening to songs. But two awesome champions and great sports figures. Fought each other three times Ali winning two and Fraizer one. And Ali other than getting knocked down in the one Frazier victory may have possibly won that fight. But they brought out the best of each other in the ring. May they both rest in peace.

[@katrinalewis6543]

Coach Darren... The first song is Joe singing & the second song is Muhammad singing.

[@CoachDarren]

@@katrinalewis6543 oh ok thank you I did know that was Joe but had no idea that was Ali on the second song thanks for letting me know.

[@TheNickJonesExperience]

Ali!!!!

[@TheNickJonesExperience]

@Shaun King You feel better?

[@cmorestuff898]

I would instead get in the ring with these two pugilists and suffer one of their devastating blows than to listen to their offering of what is more noise than music. As singers, I would bill them as "Joking Joe Frazier" and Muhammad Ali: "The Grate-st." Thanks for this amusing musical interlude. Peace and Blessings!!!

[@moniquemosley2122]

@Charles Woods 🎤

[@TeddyStrongBear]

HaHaHa!!!! Wow, both of these songs were new to me! Both contenders held their own, and I declare this match... A Draw! 🥊

[@brandonparson2554]

Joe Frazier

[@kennethslocum228]

First of all. 😂😂😂😃😂😂😂😃😃😂😃😃😃😂. Y'all can't say this wasn't hilarious

[@SekondSun]

Wooow! #flavaFLAVvoice

[@ProjectDystopia]

Ali was rappin' too, too bad you didn't post one of his raps.

[@TheCaitypooh]

Joe Frazier has the better singing voice.... Ali gets an A for effort!

[@sunrah4469]

I Biggie Vs. Tupac with gloves 😉

[@lwmson]

Both were great fighters, but lousy singers!

[@sharonjerseygirl3682]

And the winner is.....envelop ✉️ please.....Muhammad Ali 🥊by a TKO...TFS!!!👍🏾😊