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Smokin Joe Frazier Statue belongs in Philadelphia

Smokin Joe Frazier Statue belongs in Philadelphia

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Started by Anonymous 16 years, 7 months ago
Philadelphia is a great city. Home of our Founding Fathers, the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall. Home of hardworking people, the blue collar, and a place where respect is not given but is earned. Philly is tough. Philly is loud. It is cheese steaks, parking in the middle of the street, and yelling "YO!" to have everyone on the street look to see if your talking to them. In a city as tough as any other, there is not a statue for the toughest resident...Smokin' Joe Frazier. Joe Frazier, and undersized (5'11) Heavyweight Champion of the World who took on, and beat the best, handing the man who some call "The Greatest" his first loss and taking his title. He was World Heavyweight Champion from 2/16/1970-1/22/1973, became the first American to win the Olympic Heavyweight Gold in 1964, Ring Magazine Fighter of the Year 1967, 1970, 1973, and was involved in the Ring Magazine Fight of the Year 4 different occasions. If anyone from The Fighting City of Philadelphia deserves a statue its Smokin' Joe...after all we did give one to Rocky and he's not even real.


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Updates

December 30, 2009

I have been in contact with local historians to discuss the best potential locations for a permanent installation. The enthusiasm for honoring a true champion remains strong as we continue to push for this recognition.

6 Comments

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Sarah Dunn
16 years ago Featured

Frazier deserves this way more than any movie character. Give the man his due finally.

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Marcus Bennett
16 years ago Featured

Smokin Joe is the reason I started boxing. He put this city on the map for real fighting. Do the right thing.

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Mike Hamilton
16 years ago Featured

Its a disgrace that Rocky gets a statue but Joe doesnt. Rocky is make believe. Joe was the real deal.

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Dave Donnelly
16 years ago Featured

PHILLY LEGEND. Put it up already!!

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Linda Holt
16 years ago Featured

Imagine living in Philly and not knowing who Joe Frazier is. Shameful. Put the statue where it belongs.

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Tom Patel
16 years ago Featured

Best heavyweight ever. Philly needs to honor him downtown now.

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