North End in Boston in Suffolk County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
Tony DeMarco
"The Flame and Fury of Fleet Street"
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023
1. Tony DeMarco Marker
KO'd Johnny Saxton April 1, 1955 Boston Garden
Born on Fleet Street in Boston's North End
Fought 8 World Champions
DeMarco vs. Basilio Championship Bouts
Voted two of the ten greatest fights of all time
Massachusetts Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame
Committee Members
Bill Spadafora, President · Donato Frattaroli · Chris Zizza · Victor Corda · Rich Cappiello
Statue gifted by the Privitera Family Charitable Foundation
Sculptor: Harry Weber
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 42° 21.752′ N, 71° 3.328′ W. Marker is in Boston, Massachusetts, in Suffolk County. It is in North End. Marker is on Hanover Street near Cross Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 Hanover Street, Boston MA 02113, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Boston Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Boston Timeline (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacco and Vanzetti Defense Committee
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Also see . . . Tony DeMarco (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 2, 2023, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, September 18, 2023
2. Tony DeMarco Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 58 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
