ESPN names The Kronk Gym 49th most important sports venue in America
Kronk Gym is hallowed ground in the boxing world. Opened shortly
after World War I, Kronk, lead by famous trainer Emanuel Steward, has
trained some of the greatest boxers the world has ever seen.Additionally, in the ESPN piece, Joe Louis Arena was ranked at number 61.Excerpt:49. The Kronk GymLocation: Detroit. Opened: 1920. capacity: Not applicable.Because
this legendary gym, which closed two years ago but remains standing, is
where 37 world champions trained, including Thomas Hearns, Evander
Holyfield and Lennox Lewis….61. Joe Louis ArenaLocation: Detroit. Opened: 1978. Capacity: 20,066.Because it’s the city hall of Hockey Town, USA (but bring your own octopus).Read the entire article here.
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