Ali vs. Frazier III — Thrilla in Manila (1975)

The "Thrilla in Manila" on October 1, 1975, was a brutal 14-round contest in the Philippines where ringside temperatures reportedly soared above 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43°C). Muhammad Ali, who won the fight after Joe Frazier's trainer stopped the bout before the 15th round, famously described it as the closest thing to death he had ever known. Over 400 punches were landed by both fighters during the match. The fight was watched by a global television audience estimated at one billion viewers.