Downtown Youngstown in Mahoning County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 14, 2026
1. Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik Marker
Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik shocked the boxing world on September 29, 2007, when he knocked out Jermain Taylor to win the WBC and WBO Middleweight World Titles. A tall, hard-hitting puncher from Youngstown's South Side, Pavlik was known for his calm demeanor, punishing jab, and ability to battle back from adversity. He successfully defended his titles and unified fan loyalty across the country, putting Youngstown back on the boxing map with his blue-collar toughness. Today, Kelly continues his legacy by training the next generation at his Youngstown-based facility, the Kelly Pavlik Championship Boxing (KPCB).
Erected 2025 by The City of Youngstown.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 2007.
Location. 41° 5.794′ N, 80° 39.092′ W. Marker is in Youngstown, Ohio, in Mahoning County. It is in Downtown Youngstown. It is at the intersection of Market Street and Emily Alley, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. The marker is on the greenway at Wean Park near the bridge at Market Street. It is approximately 300 feet
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Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Western Reserve and in the Mahoning Valley. It is also in the American Midwest. 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, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Kool & the Gang (here, next to this marker); Billy Beck (here, next to this marker); Jeff "Prime Time" Lampkin (here, next to this marker); Rick Ward (here, next to this marker); Harry "Dirty Harry" Arroyo (here, next to this marker); Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini (here, next to this marker); Greg "The Flea" Richardson (here, next to this marker); 'A Handshake for the Century' (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Youngstown.
Photographed by Mark Parker, July 14, 2026
2. Kelly "The Ghost" Pavlik Marker
Marker on the left at the Youngstown Walk of Fame. Market St bridge passes over Wean Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2026, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
