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.

260223 · Resolution · Adopted

Sponsors: Anthony Phillips, Brian J. O'Neill, Cindy Bass, Curtis Jones Jr., Jeffery Young Jr., Jim Harrity, Katherine Gilmore Richardson, Kendra Brooks, Mark Squilla, Mike Driscoll, Nicolas O'Rourke, Nina Ahmad, Quetcy Lozada

Timeline

• Mar 12, 2026: Adopted (City Council)
• Mar 12, 2026: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar (City Council)