Fairmount Park in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bernard Hopkins
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Boxers' Trail
The Executioner
North Philly
Fight Record: 55-8-2
Career: 1988-2016
Born: Jan 15, 1965
Height: 6' 1"
Bouts: 67
Rounds: 514
KOs: 32
Reach: 75"
Widely considered one of the best boxers of the modern era, Hopkins won multiple world championships in two weight classes. He successfully defended the middleweight title a record 20 times during his career. He is known for his strategy, great defense and counterpunching skills, and his longevity (as the oldest boxer to win a championship at age 48).
Stance: Orthodox
Class: Middleweight; Light Heavyweight
The Boxers' Trail is a 2.9-mile trail with wooded and paved paths that wind through East Fairmount Park. It connects several park assets, including Smith Memorial Playground, the historic houses of Fairmount Park, and the regional trail system that leads to Valley Forge. In addition to its unique views overlooking the Schuylkill River, the Boxers' Trail creates critical access points to the river and the park for neighboring communities.
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Members of the community, most notably Vernoca Michael, co-owner of the legendary Blue Horizon boxing venue, named the trail in honor of the boxers who trained on its paths.
Erected by Fairmount Park Conservancy; Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; ARTPLACE; Little Giant.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is January 15, 1965.
Location. 39° 59.53′ N, 75° 11.224′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia,
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Matthew Saad Muhammed (here, next to this marker); Joe Frazier / Creed of Joe Frazier's Gym (here, next to this marker); Bennie Briscoe / Know the Moves (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
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 296 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 22, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
