More Prestigious/Legendary: Caesars Palace Indoor Arena, Outdoor, OR Doesn't Matter?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Italian Stallion, Jun 4, 2020.


  1. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

    7,832
    13,126
    Oct 20, 2017
    It could be argued that the outdoor venue certainly cost Barry McGuigan his title and maybe cost Duk Koo Kim his life.
     
  2. TBooze

    TBooze Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

    25,495
    2,150
    Oct 22, 2006
    To paraphrase Joey Maxim: Yes, because Stevie Cruz had air conditioning in his corner...
     
  3. Jel

    Jel Obsessive list maker Full Member

    7,832
    13,126
    Oct 20, 2017
    Yeah, yeah - no one's saying it wasn't hot for Stevie but it was almost certain to impact McGuigan more.
     
    TBooze likes this.
  4. sweetsci

    sweetsci Well-Known Member Full Member

    1,880
    1,832
    Jan 22, 2008
    That was a smart move by Cruz's team in those temperatures.

    ;)
     
    Jel and TBooze like this.