The Indian Wells Tennis Garden’s 16,100 main stadium would be an ideal situation to hold boxing. With the dimensions of the court, it would be perfect to install an ring with great site lines for fans. But the main stadium could be a little big for boxing, if you don’t have a real marquee fighter to headline a card. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are the only sure bets. Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley could do well also, being the hometown hero.
But with the new Stadium 2 being built after Sunday’s tournament completes, and with a target for opening it by next year’s tournament, it could be well suited for boxing. It will be an 8,000-seat stadium, with two restaurants and should have nice site lines.
Told about the stadium, Top Rank’s founder Bob Arum had a message for the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. “Tell them we’re in,” said Arum, who represents Bradley, Pacquiao and Nonito Donaire, who was the fighter of the year.
