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Centre in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Ιire) North Atlantic Ocean)
 

Steve Collins

— Cork Boxing Wall of Honour —

 
 
Steve Collins Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
1. Steve Collins Marker
Inscription. The people of Cork proudly congratulate the illustrious and iconic Steve Collins WBO Super Middleweight Boxing Champion of the World following victories over Chris Eubank in Millstreet on 18th March and at Pαirc Uν Chaoimh on 9th September 1995.

Unveiled by Conal Thomas
 
Erected by The Cork Ex Boxers in Association with the Cork City Council.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1995.
 
Location. 51° 53.829′ N, 8° 28.565′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Centre. It can be reached from Grand Parade north of Oliver Plunkett Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Grand Parade, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Tree of Liberty (here, next to this marker); Albie Murphy (here, next to this marker); Mick Leahy (here, next to this marker); The Glen B.C. Cork (here, next to this marker); Cork's Young Boxers (here, next to this marker); Olympic Boxers From Cork (here, next to this marker); Tommy Hyde (here, next to this marker); Pakey O'Mahony (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.
 
Also see . . .
1. Steve Collins (Wikipedia)
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Stephen Collins (born 21 July 1964) is an Irish former professional boxer who competed from 1986 to 1997. Known as the Celtic Warrior, Collins is the most successful male Irish boxer in recent professional boxing history, having held the WBO middleweight and super-middleweight titles simultaneously and never losing a fight as champion.
(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.) 

2. Chris Eubank vs. Steve Collins (YouTube). (Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
 
Steve Collins Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026
2. Steve Collins Marker
The marker is found on the top left of the Cork Boxing Wall of Honour.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jul. 4, 2026