The Thrilla Archive houses 242 original Lowell K. Riley (also credited as Lowell Riley) 35mm color transparencies and negatives documenting Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier III.

Previously unpublished ringside photographs from one of the most complete surviving photographic records of the fight, brought to light fifty years later.

Founded, preserved, and stewarded by Justin Pestana.

Selections from the archive appeared in The Ring magazine in a feature by Thomas Hauser.

Read Thomas Hauser’s feature in The Ring.

“Thrilla in Manila”—October 1, 1975

Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines

Muhammad Ali lands a straight right hand on Joe Frazier during Ali-Frazier III (“Thrilla in Manila”), Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines, October 1, 1975.

Courtesy of Thrilla Archive. © Justin Pestana. Photograph by Lowell K. Riley.