EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 11 MIN
Is Colisée Closing?
from Newsradio WGAN · host Newsradio WGAN
The conversation revolves around the closing of the Colisée due to lack of funding, despite the city council's recent $250,000 guarantee for a sports outlet sale. Matt shares personal experiences of attending events there, including his son's hockey games, and notes the outdated seating. The Colisée gained historical significance when it hosted the 1965 Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston fight, which was controversial and initially faced sanctioning issues. Massachusetts' decision to host the fight led to the WBA suspending their boxing commission, and the fight was eventually moved to Maine due to legal and organizational challenges.
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The conversation revolves around the closing of the Colisée due to lack of funding, despite the city council's recent $250,000 guarantee for a sports outlet sale. Matt shares personal experiences of attending events there, including his son's hockey games, and notes the outdated seating. The Colisée gained historical significance when it hosted the 1965 Muhammad Ali versus Sonny Liston fight, which was controversial and initially faced sanctioning issues. Massachusetts' decision to host the fight led to the WBA suspending their boxing commission, and the fight was eventually moved to Maine due to legal and organizational challenges.
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