Androscoggin Bank Colisee

The Androscoggin Bank Colisée (formerly the Central Maine Youth Center) was built in 1958-1959. Currently owned and operated by Firland Management, the Arena has a long and proud history of a variety of events.

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The Androscoggin Bank Colise (formerly the Central Maine Youth Center) was built in 1958-1959. Currently owned and operated by Firland Management, the Arena has a long and proud history of a variety of events.It was the venue for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship rematch between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. On May 25, 1965, Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) beat Liston in under three...

It was the venue for the Heavyweight Boxing Championship rematch between Sonny Liston and Muhammad Ali. On May 25, 1965, Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) beat Liston in under three minutes. The Clay/Liston fight produced arguably the most famous photograph in fight history with the snapshot image of a brash Ali taunting his rival Liston to get off the mat.

The Maine Nordiques were the primary...