US EditionJoe Frazier statue gets approval to move to the Philadelphia Art Museum
The move highlights Joe Frazier's legacy with $150,000 city funding, placing his statue where it will engage more visitors and complement the Rocky exhibition.
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Joe Frazier statue gets approval to move to the Philadelphia Art Museum
The Philadelphia Art Commission approved the proposal to move the statue of former heavyweight champion, “Smokin’” Joe Frazier from its current location in front of Stateside Live! to the base of the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Frazier’s sculpture will replace the Rocky statue that has been in that space since 2006. Rocky will move into the Art Museum for an exhibition and then to a permanent spot at the top of the front steps late…
The Joe Frazier Statue Has a New Location
This is cool: The statue honoring legendary Philly boxer, “Smokin” Joe Frazier will have a new home.The Philadelphia Art Commission and @CreativePHL are moving forward with plans to relocate the statue to the base of the @philaartmuseum steps.The statue will be in place during Spring 2026. pic.twitter.com/WMsbuOizyP— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) February 11, 2026 The statue is being moved from Stateside Live! to the base of the Art M…
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