Miami Beach Convention Center

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1 Miami Beach Convention Center
2 Jackie Gleason Theater
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[edit] Miami Beach Convention Center

It is an indoor arena in Miami Beach, Florida and it is currently the largest convention center in the Miami area. It hosted the 1968 and 1972 Republican National Convention as well as the 1972 Democratic National Convention. It was also site of the boxing match between then Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston in 1964.^[1] It is home to an annual flea market taking place each year .

It hosted the ABA's The Floridians when they played in Miami. It was also a regular stop for "Championship Wrestling from Florida". Terry Funk defeated Jack Brisco for the NWA World Title at the Convention Center on December 10, 1975. The arena held 9,500 people and was built in 1957.

It now features 4 large rooms each holding about 12000 people and holds various events throughout the year.

[edit] Jackie Gleason Theater

Officially The Fillmore Miami Beach at The Jackie Gleason Theater, is a theater which in the 1960s was renamed for Jackie Gleason the comedian and actor . The theater was renovated in 2007 and is now home to live concerts, productions and can be rented for special events. The theater is now operated and managed exclusively by Live Nation.