The Olympic Auditorium, opened in 1925, was a state-of-the-art fight palace in Los Angeles, built to rival Madison Square Garden. However, it struggled financially until a single mother, Aileen Eaton, took over in the midst of World War II. Eaton built a sports empire, launching stars and becoming the most powerful boxing promoter in America, thriving with the loyalty of Mexican-American fans.
18th & Grand: The Olympic Auditorium Story
In 1925, the Olympic Auditorium, a cutting-edge fight venue, was established to challenge Madison Square Garden's dominance, but it faced financial difficulties from the onset due to shady promoters.
