A photographic archive by Lowell K. Riley (also credited as Lowell Riley) documenting Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III

Previously unpublished ringside photographs from one of the most complete surviving photographic records of the fight, preserved and digitized fifty years later.

The archive consists of 242 original 35mm color transparencies and negatives.

“Thrilla in Manila”—October 1, 1975

Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines

Presented during the 50th anniversary of the historic bout.

Muhammad Ali lands a right hand on Joe Frazier during the “Thrilla in Manila,” October 1, 1975—photograph by Lowell Riley.

Courtesy of Thrilla Archive