  Amgasper01 Member Username: Amgasper01 Post Number: 17 Registered: 02-2008 |
Going for a drive in a bit and I'm not too familiar with the west side, but I've always wanted to see the Kronk Gym. Where exactly is it located? I cannot find the address anywhere online... | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 215 Registered: 04-2005 |
It's listed under Kronk Recreation Center, not Kronk Gym. 5555 Mcgraw St, Detroit, MI It's in the basement of the Kronk Recreation Center | ||
Ljbad89 Member Username: Ljbad89 Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2007 |
I thought the Kronk Gym in Detroit closed down because thieves stole some metal pipes. | ||
Long_in_the_tooth Member Username: Long_in_the_tooth Post Number: 94 Registered: 01-2007 |
No...but a bully stole some golden teeth. | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 216 Registered: 04-2005 |
According to the site I found, it is closed as of 2006, but the building is still standing. | ||
Lostlegumes Member Username: Lostlegumes Post Number: 28 Registered: 09-2007 |
At one point, they were training out of Gold's Gym in Dearborn. I think it was right after someone swiped copper, etc., from the Detroit location a couple years back. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 6360 Registered: 11-2003 |
Who were the famous fighters out of Kronk or Brewster Gyms? jjaba. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1984 Registered: 09-2007 |
Actully, I heard they re-opened it. | ||
Jcole Member Username: Jcole Post Number: 218 Registered: 04-2005 |
Thomas Hearns was one. | ||
Eric_w Member Username: Eric_w Post Number: 375 Registered: 02-2007 |
Hilmer Kenty Mickey "Sneaky Pea " Goodwin Milton McCrory William " Caveman" Lee Were some of note | ||
Deandub11 Member Username: Deandub11 Post Number: 241 Registered: 05-2006 |
On another note, I saw hitman and Emanuel Steward at Forte in Southfield a couple weeks ago. Can Steward really not get the funding to reopen the gym or is there something else going on here? Also, I know Steward trained James Toney at one point www.DetroitArmy.com | ||
Bdglsmn Member Username: Bdglsmn Post Number: 41 Registered: 01-2008 |
Stewarts got the money I'm sure but it's probably not a good investment from a business standpoint. That would be a huge undertaking for one person to not only fund the renovation but to also keep the place running. I don't know if the city owns the facility or not but THAT would be a good place for the city to spend a little money IMO. Give the kids in that area something worthwhile to do... | ||
Ddaydave Member Username: Ddaydave Post Number: 528 Registered: 04-2005 |
boxing has taken a backseat to MMA (mixed martial arts) opening a new boxing gym may not be a wise investment at all. | ||
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765 Post Number: 2675 Registered: 01-2004 |
http://www.detroitfunk.com/200 7/08/the_kronk_gym.html | ||
Chuckjav Member Username: Chuckjav Post Number: 513 Registered: 09-2007 |
A little more Kronk history for you: http://www.kronkboxingteam.com /Champions.html | ||
Spacemonkey Member Username: Spacemonkey Post Number: 447 Registered: 03-2006 |
Krunk? |
