The men who will be at the corners of title -defending Muhammad Ali and challenger Joe Frazier for the October 1st “Thrilla” In Manila” world heavyweight championship showdown expressed satisfaction seeing the facilities inside the Philippine Coliseum, site of the duo’s 15-roud showdown.

The imported Everlast ring that had just been installed in the Araneta family-owned air-conditioned dome earned the nod of both Eddie Futch, “Smokin” Joe’s manager-trainer, and Angelo Dundee, his counterpart in the Ali camp.

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