Belfast unveils mural honoring Lewis Crocker and George Best
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Sep 10, 2026

A new mural featuring former IBF World Welterweight Champion Lewis Crocker was unveiled on Blythe Street in Sandy Row, south Belfast, on Thursday evening. The artwork replaces the previous standalone tribute to George Best, incorporating both sporting figures on the same wall. The project was organized by DUP Councillor Tracy Kelly, who noted that the addition of Crocker complements existing local tributes, such as the nearby mural of Alex Higgins. Local residents and business owners attended the ceremony to mark the dedication to the boxer. The decision to retain the image of George Best alongside the new portrait of Crocker was intended to honor the legacy of the footballer while recognizing the accomplishments of the local fighter. The community has responded positively to the updated installation.
- •A mural featuring Lewis Crocker and George Best was unveiled on Blythe Street.
- •The new artwork replaces a long-standing mural dedicated solely to George Best.
- •The unveiling ceremony took place in Sandy Row on Thursday evening.
- •DUP Councillor Tracy Kelly organized the project to honor the local boxer.
- •The site also features a nearby mural dedicated to Alex Higgins.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mural unveiled celebrating sporting greats Crocker and Best
"The artwork replaced the long-standing George Best mural on Blythe Street in Sandy Row.
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