What is the nickname of boxer Joe Frazier?

The nickname of boxer Joe Frazier is “Smokin' Joe.”

Joseph William Frazier earned the nickname during a career built on relentless pressure, extraordinary stamina, and a powerful left hook. The name is commonly written as “Smokin' Joe,” although “Smoking Joe” also appears in some references. It became closely identified with the heavyweight champion from Philadelphia.

Frazier won a gold medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics and became the undisputed heavyweight champion in 1970. In 1971, he defeated Muhammad Ali by unanimous decision in the famous Fight of the Century, becoming the first boxer to beat Ali as a professional. Their rivalry later included two more historic bouts.

The nickname should not be confused with “The Greatest,” which was Muhammad Ali’s famous self-description, or “Iron Mike,” associated with Mike Tyson. “The Brown Bomber” belongs to Joe Louis. Frazier later used his nickname in the title of his 1996 autobiography, Smokin' Joe: The Autobiography of a Heavyweight Champion of the World.