The History of Detroit’s Celebrated Boxing Scene
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The History of Detroit’s Celebrated Boxing Scene | Episode 550/Segment 3
Detroit’s rich history of boxing around the city has produced numerous champions including Joe Louis, Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Hilmer Kenty to name a few. Whether at the famous Kronk Gym, where it originally sat on McGraw Avenue in Detroit, or at the city’s Golden Gloves Tournament, Detroit has been a training ground for some of the best amateurs and professionals in the sport of boxing.
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The History of Detroit’s Celebrated Boxing Scene
Clip: Season 5 Episode 50 | 7m 55sVideo has Closed Captions
Detroit’s rich history of boxing around the city has produced numerous champions including Joe Louis, Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Hilmer Kenty to name a few. Whether at the famous Kronk Gym, where it originally sat on McGraw Avenue in Detroit, or at the city’s Golden Gloves Tournament, Detroit has been a training ground for some of the best amateurs and professionals in the sport of boxing.
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