ok, i got this DVD from the library called 45 Fantastic fights of the Century, there is this fight between Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney(?) in 1926 in Philadelphia. It sounds like the announcer says "coming to you from Sesquetennial Arena here in Philadelphia." then he goes on to say there is over 130,000 in attendance. I can't find anything about what arena/field/stadium it was at. I haven't asked my dad yet, he's originally from Philly , but this is before his time, so i doubt he knows.
Does anyone got a clue that can help satisfy my curiosity?
LK, I've only known a little about the second fight that was in Chicago. I'm old, but I'm not quite that old to remember the first one
Anyway, found this at a wiki site...http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sesquic...ial_Exposition Appears it was constructed pretty much for the World's Fair during the 150th birthday of the USA. Says it became JFK Park eventually and it was near where the Wachovia Center and Citizens Bank Ballpark are today.
question: for you boxing/sports nuts
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