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The City Council has designated March 8, 2026, as 'Joe Frazier Day' to honor the 55th anniversary of Joe Frazier's historic boxing win against Muhammad Ali. This day recognizes Frazier's achievement and celebrates his legacy as a Philadelphia icon. The designation affects all Philadelphia residents who want to acknowledge and celebrate Frazier's contribution to the city's sports history.

Designating March 8, 2026, as "Joe Frazier Day" in the City of Philadelphia in celebration and recognition of the 55th anniversary of the "Fight of the Century", in which Philadelphia icon "Smokin'" Joe Frazier defeated Muhammad Ali to win the world heavyweight championship title.

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Unanimous2026-03-12

Philadelphia Legistar recorded this action as unanimous, but did not publish a member-by-member tally.

Recorded action
ADOPTED
Meeting result
Pass
Action type
Unanimous

Official Action Note

A motion was made by Harrity that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.