The Thrilla in Manila On this day, in 1975 the Thrilla in Manila the third and final boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier took place in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. October 1, 1975 Sport: Boxing Trivia What Are the Five Events That Make Up the Modern Olympic Pentathon? Which Nations Won the Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals the Last Time Baseball Was an Olympic Sport? sports in this article Boxing tags in this article Fan On This Day SportsEngine