Phoenix street named for boxer Michael Carbajal

Six-time world champion boxer and Phoenix native Michael Carbajal unveils the ceremonial street sign dedicated to him at the intersection of Ninth and Fillmore streets on Tuesday. Kevin Hurley

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Michael Carbajal is a Phoenix legend. Now the boxing Hall of Famer has a street named after him.

On May 14, Carbajal and fans gathered on Fillmore Street between Ninth and 10th streets as Phoenix unveiled ceremonial signs marking that stretch of Fillmore as "Michael Carbajal Way." Carbajal grew up in Phoenix and owns a boxing facility, Michael Carbajal's 9th St. Gym, at the location.

Throughout his boxing career, Carbajal, now 56 years old, won an Olympic silver as an amateur and six world titles as a pro. Nicknamed "Manitas de Piedra," or "Little Hands of Stone," Carbajal retired in 1999 after claiming his sixth world championship. In 2006, he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

The Phoenix City Council voted to approve the ceremonial signs in March, and several current and former lawmakers attended the ceremony, including sitting council member Kesha Hodge Washington and former council member Mary Rose Wilcox.

Relive the event through these photos.

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Fans and loved ones cheer on Phoenix boxing great Michael Carbajal as he unveils a sign for Michael Carbajal Way on Monday.

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Michael Carbajal hugs a friend on his porch before the unveiling.

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A mariachi band walks down East Filmore Street before the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way.

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A mariachi trumpeter performs before the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way in Phoenix.

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Fans crane to take photos of six-time world champion Phoenix boxer Michael Carbajal at his street sign unveiling.

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Phoenix boxing legend Michael Carbajal poses with two fans on his porch before the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way.

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Phoenix District 8 Council member Kesha Hodge Washington speaks at the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way. The city council voted on the street name change in March.

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Phoenix boxer Michael Carbajal speaks to fans at the unveiling of a street named after him near his boxing gym.

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Angie and Sylvia grew up with Michael Carbajal and attended the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way.

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Former Phoenix City Council member Mary Rose Wilcox speaks at the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way.

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Michael Carbajal poses with a fan on his porch before the unveiling of Michael Carbajal Way.

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