This Week In History: Beaufort’s Joe Frazier strikes gold in Tokyo
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This Week In History: Ribaut returns to France
On June 11, 1562, Huguenot Jean Ribault leaves Charlesfort, and the 26 men occupying it on Parris Island in the Port Royal Sound, to return to France.
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This Week In History: Frazier defeats Ali in Madison Square Garden
Beaufort native Joe Frazier defeats Muhammad Ali on March 8, 1971, at Madison Square Garden in New York City to improve to 27-0 and unify the three, win the three world heavyweight boxing titles.
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This Week In History: Frazier Wins at MSG
On Feb. 16, 1970, boxer Joe Frazier, a Beaufort native, defeats Jimmy Ellis at Madison Square Garden in New York City to improve to 25-0 and win the WBA and vacant WBC world heavyweight titles.
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