The title-defending Muhammad Ali and his challenger ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier arrived separately on elegant black Mercedes that crossed the almost empty Metro Manila streets (like in this days every time our own Manny Pacquiao fights) from their respective hotels.
Like in the various social functions and press conferences the duo jointly attended, Ali arrived first followed by Frazier as both, from the time they fought first, made it known not to be seen together at any given time