Went to an irish pub here in Philadelphia, called Slainte. I was going down to meet a Belfast boxing team who are over here for the Irish weekend in Wildwood in NJ. I was told about this by a photographer over here, Tom Keenan, who also teaches photography here. Lovely, lovely guy.
Got there, was chatting to some of the guys when all of a sudden I heard "Joe is here".
He was great, posing for pictures for everyone and shouting "Who let the dogs out!" and barking during every one of them. Was great to see such a legend not taking himself too seriously. Even got punched in the stomach by him when I got my picture with him.
Great evening.
P.S: I went a bit overboard on the post work on this shot but...it's Joe Frazier, a legend. I might put up a less processed version soon. Wish it was a little sharper as well.
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hey you are goin to be trembling standing in front of this man!
ReplyDeleteSaw a documentary about his fights with ALI.
Amazing stuff,especially leading up to the fight almost to the death in Manilla.
You were definitely in the presence of greatness here!!
well done Ryan.
keep on boxin!!!!