The record attendance at the Estadio Azteca is 132,247 for a boxing match between Julio César Chávez and Greg Haugen.
While the stadium is primarily known for hosting major football events, its highest recorded attendance was for a non-football spectacle. Different types of events held at the venue have set their own attendance records.
Record Attendances at Estadio Azteca
Event Type | Attendance | Date | Specific Event |
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Boxing | 132,247 | February 20, 1993 | Julio César Chávez vs Greg Haugen |
Football | 119,853 | July 7, 1968 | Mexico vs Brazil |
The Estadio Azteca, located in Mexico City, is renowned for its capacity to host large-scale events, making these record figures possible.
For more details on the Estadio Azteca, you can refer to its Wikipedia page.