New York Ali had to leave his world heavyweight title vacant due to legal repercussions from his refusal to serve in the Vietnam War, and the New York commission decided to hold a title fight between Frazier and Buster Mathis
New York Becomes World heavy weight champion, defeats Busther Mathis
16th Feb Frazier becomes undisputed WBA World heavy weight champion
16th Feb Frazier finally becomesa recognized champion when WBA world heavyweight champion JimmyEllis defended against him at Madison Square Garden and Frazier emerged victorious with a 5th round knockout