Youngstown to unveil 5 new walk of fame markers honoring world champion boxers

Five athletes are set to join Kool & the Gang on the Youngstown Walk of Fame, a permanent recognition of their contributions to the city’s history.

For the first time, all five of the world-championship boxers from Youngstown are gathering in person for the commemoration.

Celebrate Youngstown’s champions – past, present and future

On July 4, the city will induct Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, Harry “Dirty Harry” Arroyo, Jeff “Prime Time” Lampkin and Greg “The Flea” Richardson into the Youngstown Walk of Fame.

During the ceremony at 5 p.m., Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown will also announce the next 2026 Youngstown Walk of Fame honoree.

The public unveiling ceremony is happening on the Wean Park Sidewalk, under the Market Street Bridge, and there’s free public parking available at the Covelli Centre.

During the unveiling ceremony for the Youngstown Walk of Fame, the honorees will receive bespoke club jackets designed by Private Stash Atelier.

The downtown Youngstown custom tailor shop donated the handmade jackets as a keepsake for the honorees, “made with precision and pride right here in the heart of the city,” according to officials.

Galaxie Industrial Services is also co-sponsoring these commemorative pieces.

The business is locally-owned and operated bringing cleaning solutions to manufacturers across the region.

Their team specializes in managing hazardous, non-hazardous, wet, and dry materials safely and efficiently.

After the ceremony, downtown Youngstown’s Fourth of July festivities start at 6 p.m., including the fourth annual food trucks and fireworks celebration for First Friday.

Stick around for live entertainment, vendors and family-friendly activities starting at 6 p.m., co-hosted by JAC Management and the Downtown Youngstown Partnership.

The night will wrap up with a Zambelli Fireworks display, orchestrated by Isaac Arroyo, set to begin at dark.

Kelcey Norris

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