Where was this arena?

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by SteveO, Feb 20, 2008.


  1. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Was looking over Sonny Liston's record on Boxrec and it turns out that he fought 3 times in a row in Detroit, including receiving his first loss there.

    Being from Michigan, I love the MI boxing history, and googled the location of the place where all 3 fights happened: The Motor City Arena.

    I found NOTHING on it. Can anyone tell me where it was?
     
  2. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Any of my Detroit area people able to help out here?
     
  3. Mendoza

    Mendoza Hrgovic = Next Heavyweight champion of the world. banned Full Member

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    Maybe Joe Louis arena.
     
  4. Robbi

    Robbi Marvelous Full Member

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    Nice avatar. Ford GT40. My dad has Escort RS Turbo MK II.
     
  5. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    It was built years after Liston's death.

    Maybe it was the Olympia.
     
  6. Mike T

    Mike T Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Never heard of it. It was probably the old Olympia.
     
  7. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    I thought about that too.

    Could be the case.
     
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    The International Boxing Club was mob controlled as we all know.
     
  9. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Is this the same as the Motor City Arena?
     
  10. SteveO

    SteveO MSW Full Member

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    Thanks. Took the pic myself.