Plaza de Toros México
| Plaza de Toros México | |
|---|---|
 Entrance to Plaza México bullring | |
 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Bullring |
| Architectural style | Brutalist architecture |
| Address | Calle Augusto Rodín 241 Benito Juárez, Noche Buena 03710 |
| Town or city | Mexico City |
| Country | Mexico |
| Current tenants | Empresa de la Plaza México |
| Construction started | April 28, 1944 |
| Inaugurated | February 5, 1946 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Modesto C. Rolland |
The Plaza México, situated in Mexico City, is the world's largest bullring. This 41,262-seat[1] facility is usually dedicated to bullfighting, but many boxing fights have been held there as well, including Julio César Chávez's third bout with Frankie Randall.[2] The Plaza México replaced the ancient bullbag Toreo de la Condesa in the Condesa neighborhood that was overwhelmed by the rapid development of the Mexican population. It opened on 5 February 1946 and annually since then, that date marks the date of the Corrida de Aniversario. This building was built beside the football stadium Estadio de la Ciudad de los Deportes (now Estadio Azul).
Gallery
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Statue dedicated to Juan Silveti -
Sculpture over the main entrance -
Statue dedicated to Manolete -
Poster announcing the Fourth "Novillada" -
Interior of Plaza México -
"Oreja y Rabo" (Ear and Tail)
See also
References
- ^ "Historia de la Plaza México". Plaza México. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "???". World Boxing Council. Retrieved 30 October 2014. [dead link]
External links
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