Jack Doyle (Promoter) - Revision history

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	During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.

			<small>Written by Chuck Johnston, with assistance by Ric Kilmer: International Boxing Research Organization Members & [[BoxRec.com]] Editors.</small>

	~~<small>Written by Chuck Johnston~~, ~~with assistance by Ric Kilmer~~: ~~International Boxing Research Organization Members &~~ [~~[BoxRec~~.com]~~] Editors.</small>~~		See also, article about Doyle's training quarters: [https://ibroresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/ibro-journal-70.123-124.pdf]

	[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]

Ric at 03:05, 4 February 2011

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	'''Jack Doyle''' was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA, where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.		'''Jack Doyle''' was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA, where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.
	[[file:Doyle.Jack.jpg\|right\|Jack Doyle]]		[[file:Doyle.Jack.jpg\|right\|thumb\|250px\|Jack Doyle]]
	To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoting four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were being staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena of the same name).		To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoting four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were being staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena of the same name).

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	Written by Chuck Johnston, with assistance by Ric Kilmer: International Boxing Research Organization Members & [[BoxRec.com]] Editors		<small>Written by Chuck Johnston, with assistance by Ric Kilmer: International Boxing Research Organization Members & [[BoxRec.com]] Editors.</small>

	[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]

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	Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA, where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.		'''Jack Doyle''' was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA, where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.
			[[file:Doyle.Jack.jpg\|right\|Jack Doyle]]
	To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoting four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were being staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena of the same name).		To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoting four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were being staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena of the same name).

Ric at 19:22, 18 March 2005

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	Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.		Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA, where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.

	To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started ~~promoted~~ four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena ~~with~~ the same name).		To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoting four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were being staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena of the same name).

	When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds, and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25.00 for a boxer, in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter -- Tom McCarey -- ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.		When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds, and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25.00 for a boxer, in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter -- Tom McCarey -- ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.

	In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [[Olympic Auditorium]] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic. The owners killed two birds with one stone by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.		In late 1923 he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [[Olympic Auditorium]] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic. The owners killed two birds with one stone by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.

	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]], and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]], and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.

Ric at 07:12, 18 March 2005

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	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]], and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]], and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.

	But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 with a reported loss ~~was~~ $20,000, Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.		But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 with a reported loss of $20,000, Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.

	During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.

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	Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and ~~high~~ successful bar.		Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and highly successful bar.

	To entertain his customers at his bar ~~at the~~ during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoted four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the Vernon Arena (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena with the same name).		To entertain his customers at his bar during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoted four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the [[Vernon Arena]] (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena with the same name).

	When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25. for a boxer in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter ~~in ,~~ Tom McCarey, ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.		When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds, and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25.00 for a boxer, in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter -- Tom McCarey -- ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.

	In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [~~http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Olympic_Auditorium~~ Olympic Auditorium] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic ~~Auditorium~~. The owners killed two birds with one stone by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.		In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [[Olympic Auditorium]] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic. The owners killed two birds with one stone by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.

	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]], and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.

	But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 ~~and had~~ a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.		But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 with a reported loss was $20,000, Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.

	During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.
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	Written by Chuck Johnston, with assistance by Ric Kilmer: International Boxing Research Organization Members & [[BoxRec.com]] Editors		Written by Chuck Johnston, with assistance by Ric Kilmer: International Boxing Research Organization Members & [[BoxRec.com]] Editors


	[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]		[[Category:Promoters\|Doyle, Jack]]

Chuck at 06:27, 18 March 2005

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	Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and high successful bar.		Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and high successful bar.

	To entertain his customers at his bar at the during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoted four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the Vernon Arena (not		To entertain his customers at his bar at the during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoted four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the Vernon Arena (not to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena with the same name).
	to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena with the same name).

	When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25. for a boxer in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter in , Tom McCarey, ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.		When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25. for a boxer in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter in , Tom McCarey, ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.

	In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Olympic_Auditorium Olympic Auditorium] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic Auditorium. The owners killed two birds with one stone		In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Olympic_Auditorium Olympic Auditorium] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic Auditorium. The owners killed two birds with one stone by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.
	by leasing to Doyle. Doyle was a proven promoter and he shut down his fairly new Vernon Arena in early 1927.

	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.
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	But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 and had a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.		But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 and had a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.

	~~After~~ he ~~abandoned~~ boxing ~~promoting~~, Doyle bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		During the time he was promoting boxing cards and afterwards, Doyle had other business interests. He bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.

Chuck at 04:18, 18 March 2005

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	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.

	But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 and had a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ~~cease~~ to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.		But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 and had a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, ceased to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.

	After he abandoned boxing promoting, Doyle bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		After he abandoned boxing promoting, Doyle bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.

Chuck at 04:15, 18 March 2005

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	Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved ~~his gym~~ to Vernon, CA.		Jack Doyle was the second great boxing promoter in the Los Angeles, California area--after Uncle [[Tom McCarey]]. According to the January 30, 1944 ''Tacoma News-Tribune'' newspaper (Tacoma, WA, USA), Doyle had been a railroad fireman when he opened a boxing training camp at Arcadia, CA, in 1908. He later moved the training camp to Vernon, CA., where he also opened a famous and high successful bar.

	Doyle promoted four-round boxing cards ~~in Vernon starting in the early 1910s, at the soon-to-become legendary [[Vernon Arena]]~~. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]]. ~~Voters ousted him~~ in 1914, ~~so he staged weekly amateur shows~~.		To entertain his customers at his bar at the during the early 1910s, Doyle started promoted four-round boxing cards. By the middle 1910s, regular weekly boxing cards were staged by Doyle with the assistance of his matchmaker, [[Wad Wadhams]. Many of these cards were staged in a small building called the Vernon Arena (not
			to be confused with Tom McCarey's famous outdoor arena with the same name).

			When the voters in California cast their ballots in favor of an amendment limiting bouts to a maximum of four rounds and the value of a prize to a maximum of $25. for a boxer in the November 1914 election, the first important professional boxing promoter in , Tom McCarey, ceased to stage boxing cards. As a result, Doyle would assume the mantle as the most important promoter in the Los Angeles area.

	In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Olympic_Auditorium Olympic Auditorium] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic Auditorium. The owners killed two birds with one stone		In late 1923, he built a new 7,000 capacity arena about 90 feet from his old one. In 1925, the [http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php?title=Olympic_Auditorium Olympic Auditorium] was built, which cut into Doyle's promotions. It was early 1927 when Doyle signed a lease to be the promoter at the Olympic Auditorium. The owners killed two birds with one stone
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	Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.		Doyle staged the first two $100,000 gates in California boxing history. The first featured [[George Godfrey]] vs. [[Paulino Uzcudun]] and the second featured the second bout between [[Mickey Walker]] and [[Ace Hudkins]]. In 1929, his boxing promotions took in $695,000 in gate receipts.

	But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly		But the Great Depression would have an adverse effect on the boxing promotions at the Olympic Auditorium. In 1933, Doyle was staging cards irregularly because they weren't drawing well. After staging the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]] that drew a gate of around $39,000 and had a reported loss was $20,000., Doyle and his longtime matchmaker, Wad Wadhams, cease to put on boxing cards at the Olympic Auditorium.
	because they weren't drawing well. ~~His last promotion was~~ the World Welterweight Title bout between [[Young Corbett III]] and [[Jimmy McLarnin]]~~. It~~ drew a gate of around $39,000 and ~~the~~ reported loss was $20,000. ~~It was~~ Wad ~~Wadham's last promotion as well~~, ~~as far is known~~.

	After he abandoned boxing promoting, Doyle bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.		After he abandoned boxing promoting, Doyle bought the Signal Hill Lot, struck oil, became wealthy, and developed other oil fields. He died in Santa Monica, CA, aged 66 years, on January 30, 1944, leaving behind his widow Cecilia.