Marvis Frazier, the son of former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Smokin' Joe Frazier has been an active member of the boxing world since 1976.

Marvis was a highly touted prospect and among the top ranked amateur heavyweights. He was the 1979 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion and 1980 National AAU Heavyweight Champion, compiling a stellar amateur record of 56-2-0.

Among his victims was future pro contender Mitch Green, and future champs Tim Witherspoon, and Bonecrusher Smith.

In 1980 he became a professional boxer and established a record of 19 wins and 2 losses. He fought for the world title and retired in 1989.

Being the first Junior Olympic Heavyweight Gold Medalist in history, he served as a United States Boxing Coach in 1992. He still keeps one foot in the boxing ring as President of Frazier's Golden Gloves (FGG) a non-profit organization. Under the FGG banner he trains, manages and counsels young amateur and professional boxers.

BOXING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1977 - Pennsylvania Golden Gloves State Novice Champion

1978 - Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Open State Champion

1978 - National Ohio State Fair Heavyweight Champion and Most Outstanding Boxer.

1979 - National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion

1979 - Junior World Heavyweight Champion Gold Medalist and Most Outstanding Boxer

1980 - National USA Heavyweight Champion

1996 - Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame.