A Resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "Fight of the Century Day" in Pennsylvania.
This Pennsylvania House Resolution designates March 8, 2026, as "Fight of the Century Day" to commemorate the historic 1971 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. The bill honors the legendary event by recognizing the fighters' careers, their impact on boxing history, and their contributions to their communities. It serves as a commemorative measure with no regulatory or funding implications, requiring only that the date be officially recognized within the state. The resolution was introduced by multiple representatives and referred to the Committee on Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development for consideration.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2026
Last action Mar 25, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 25, 2026
How they voted
196–3
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 200
Mar 25, 2026
D
Democratic102
100% Yea
R
Republican98
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
lower
1 primary · 11 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Anthony Bellmon
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Jamie Barton
RRepublican
Co
Jeremy Shaffer
RRepublican
Co
Joe Hohenstein
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
La'Tasha Mayes
DDemocratic
Co
Malcolm Kenyatta
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Harkins
DDemocratic
Co
Perry Stambaugh
RRepublican
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