The CW releases ‘I Am Joe Frazier’: Where to watch, how to stream free

I Am Joe Frazier premieres on the CW Saturday, Feb. 22 at 9/8c.

The special will help celebrate the rise of Joe Frazier, one of the most influential heavyweight boxers of all time. Viewers will see footage of Frazier in his prime and hear about him through interviews with family and friends.

Featured in this episode, viewers will hear one of the last interviews Frazier participated in before his death in late 2011.

Where can I watch I Am Joe Frazier?

Those who have cut ties with basic cable can still catch the special on Fubo or DirecTV Stream, which are two of the top streaming services on the market. Both platforms offer free trials for new subscribers to test out before considering committing to a paid plan.

What is Fubo?

Fubo is considered a sports-focused streaming service but offers much more. Subscribers can enjoy over 100 live TV channels through the base package for just $84.99 a month after the free trial.

Highly sought-after channels available through Fubo include ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, TLC and more. Users can also take advantage of the service’s unique features such as unlimited DVR and the ability to stream on up to 10 different devices.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is similar to Fubo by offering many of the same channels and features. The basic package, otherwise known as the Entertainment package, offers popular live TV channels such as BET, AMC, ABC, Bravo, CMT and over 90 others for $86.99 a month after its free trial.

For more information on the Entertainment package and other DirecTV Stream’s packages, click here.

Who is Joe Frazier?

Joe Frazier rose to fame as he was named the world’s heavyweight boxing champion in February of 1970 and upheld the title until January of 1973 when he was defeated by George Foreman.

Frazier was one of 12 children and grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina. After moving around in his late teens and early twenties, Frazier found himself working at a slaughterhouse in Philadelphia. Fast forward to 1961, Frazier stepped into the ring for the first time where he caught the attention of trainer Yank Durham.

With the help of Durham, Frazier improved his left look, leading him to become the Middle Atlantic Golden Gloves Champion—a title which he held for three years. In 1964, he competed in the Tokyo Olympics and brought home a gold medal.

Frazier is most well-known in the boxing world because of his years-long feud with fellow heavyweight boxer Muhammad Ali. Both Frazier and Ali respected each other, but it wasn’t much more than that.

The two first faced off against each other in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 1971. Three years later, they met again in the ring where Ali defeated Frazier. The foes faced each other one final time in 1975 in the Philippines. Called the “Thrilla in Manila,” this final battle is considered one of the sport’s most infamous fight to date.

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