Eastern Parkway Arena
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Eastern Parkway Arena
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Eastern Parkway Arena was a sports venue located in Brownsville, Brooklyn. First operated as an indoor roller rink, in 1944 it was bought by dress manufacturer Emil Lence and his father John Lence, who converted it to a boxing club in 1947. Under the supervision of matchmaker Teddy Brenner, the arena became known as the "House of Upsets" for its competitive matches. Brenner used the arena to feature young fighters such as Bobo Olson, Gene Fullmer, Walter Cartier, and most notably Floyd Patterson
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Former arena in Brooklyn, New York
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Parkway_Arena
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2024-02-21T22:32:35Z
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