Ali, Foreman react to the death of Joe Frazier. Frazier died of liver cancer last night.

The "Fight of the Century" in 1971, Joe Frazier knocks Muhammed Ali down with a left hook

Joe Frazier's family issued a brief statement about his death.

"We The Family of Smokin' Joe Frazier, regret to inform you of his passing. He transitioned from this life as 'One of God's Men,' on the eve of November 7, 2011 at his home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania."

Muhammad Ali:

“The world has lost a great Champion. I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones.”

George Foreman:

“Good night Joe Frazier. I love you dear friend.”

Floyd Mayweather:

"My condolences go out to the family of the late great Joe Frazier, TheMoneyTeam (Mayweather's company) will pay for his funeral services."

Mike Tyson:

"The era of Frazier and Ali represented an age of competitive fighting at the highest level. Each man would not give an inch until they were dead. It has always been an honor to be compared to Joe Frazier."

Joe Frazier in 2009 CNN interview on running a well-known boxing gym in Philadelphia:

"I don't mind working with the kids. The kids is tomorrow. And if we don't do what we're supposed to do for them now, how are you going to expect them to carry on?"