Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Matthew Saad Muhammed

Miracle Matthew

— South Philly —

Matthew Saad Muhammed Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022

1. Matthew Saad Muhammed Marker

Inscription.

Fight Record: 49-16-3
Career: 1972-1994
Born: Aug 5, 1954
Died: May 25, 2014
Height: 5' 11"

Bouts: 58
Rounds: 397
KOs: 29
Reach: 75"

Abandoned on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway when he was a child, Muhammad overcame immense personal setbacks to find success as a boxer. He became known for his thrilling action and persistence in the ring. He won the light heavyweight championship in 1979 and a place in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1988.

Stance: Orthodox
Class: Light Heavyweight

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 2014.

Location. 39° 59.529′ N, 75° 11.224′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Fairmount Park. Marker is at the intersection of West Dauphin Street and Greenland Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Dauphin Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bernard Hopkins / Boxers' Trail (here, next to this marker); Joe Frazier / Creed of Joe Frazier's Gym (here, next to this marker); Bennie Briscoe / Know the Moves

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(here, next to this marker); Strawberry Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); A Home for Patriots… and Tories… / Park Guards and Household Gear (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woodford Orchard / Woodford's Early Garden and Landscape (about 400 feet away); Malcolm X (about 600 feet away); William Lewis (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Matthew Saad Muhammed Marker [Reverse] image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022

2. Matthew Saad Muhammed Marker [Reverse]

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 19, 2022

3. Matthew Saad Muhammed Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.