Lauro Salas
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Lauro Salas was a Mexican professional boxer who held the Undisputed World Lightweight Championship from May 14 – October 15, 1952.
Salas, circa 1951
Grand Olympic Auditorium
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The Grand Olympic Auditorium is a former multi-purpose sports venue in southern Downtown Los Angeles, California. The venue was built in 1924 at 1801 South Grand Avenue, now just south of the Santa Mo
Exterior view of the Grand Olympic Auditorium (ca. 1930).
"Elite of Filmdom Thrill to Boxing Wars at Local Arena" Los Angeles Times, April 27, 1937
Jules Strongbow is knocked out of the ring during a wrestling match at the Grand Olympic Auditorium on May 16, 1937.