Smokin’ Joe Frazier Statue to Be Unveiled at New Home Near Philadelphia Museum of Art

Philadelphia relocates Joe Frazier statue at Art Museum, launches effort to restore his gym

With soccer, baseball and UFC visitors in Philadelphia to support their teams and sports, the city on Monday paid homage to a local boxing great by unveiling his statue at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Joe Frazier statue finds permanent home outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art

A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

"Smokin’" Joe Frazier statue unveiled at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Everyone knows the name Rocky Balboa to be synonymous with the city of Philadelphia, but fewer in this country have heard of “Smokin'”Joe Frazier — the real-life heavyweight champion whose story inspired Stallone’s knockout franchise.Hopefully, that’s all about the change. The city officially unveiled a bronze statue of Frazier at the bottom of the Art Museum s…

Joe Frazier statue moves to the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Frazier’s statue had previously been at the South Philadelphia sports complex for more than 10 years.

Joe Frazier sculpture installed at base of art museum steps where Rocky statue used to stand

A sculpture of boxer Joe Frazier has a new home at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art's steps. It replaces the Rocky statue, which was moved inside as part of a special exhibition and will later be installed at the top of the steps.

Smokin’ Joe Frazier statue to be unveiled at new home near Philadelphia Museum of Art

PHILADELPHIA (WPHL) -- The statue honoring Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier will officially be unveiled Monday morning at its new permanent home at the base of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Parkway Steps Landing, where city leaders, members of Frazier’s family, and the statue’s creator will [...]