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Joe Frazier’s funeral set for Monday

Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
Champion to be laid to rest

Former undisputed heavyweight champion ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier will be remembered at a service this coming Monday before he is buried in Philadelphia.

The famous fighter will go down in history as one of the greatest boxers that ever lived and will be forever remembered by fans all over the world. Frazier lost a short battle with liver cancer last Monday; he was 67 years-old.

Frazier's remains will be in public view at the Wells Fargo Center from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, the family said. "This will be an opportunity for his many fans, supporters and boxing lovers from around the world to pay their final respects to Joe Frazier."

"The Family of Joe Frazier continues to stress that they want everyone to know that Joe Frazier was a man of God and a man who loved all of his family," relatives said in a statement.

Those wishing to attend can do at the time and address below.

Mon 11/14 at 11PM Enon Tablenacle Baptist Church 2800-2900 Cheltenham Ave Phila,Pa 19150