The Ali–Frazier Award, known alternatively as the Boxing Writers of America Fight of the Year and previously known as the Harry Markson Award prior to 2009, has been conferred annually since the BWAA's awards dinner in 2003. The BWAA votes on the best

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of each year regardless of the

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or nationality of the fighters. The award was originally named for Harry Markson, a boxing promoter and publicist who served for five years as the president of boxing operations at

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. In 2009, the award was renamed the Ali–Frazier Award in honor of

Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali (; born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.; January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016) was an American professional boxer and social activist. A global cultural icon, widely known by the nickname "The Greatest", he is often regarded as the gr ...

and

Joe Frazier Joseph William Frazier (January 12, 1944November 7, 2011) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1965 to 1981. Nicknamed "Smokin' Joe", he is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was known for ...

, and their epic fight trilogy including the Fight of the Century. The award is presented with other honors given by the BWAA at an annual awards dinner.

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List of award winners
Boxing Writers Association of America official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Ali-Frazier Award Boxing awards Awards established in 2002 2002 establishments in the United States

Past recipients

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