The famed Kronk Gym, long associated with the golden era of boxing, is set to reopen in Detroit this summer, marking a significant milestone in the sport’s history. The gym, which trained some of the greatest fighters in the history of boxing, has been closed for nearly 18 years since its last shutdown in 2006. Its revival is expected to bring renewed attention to the sport in the city, which has long been a hub for boxing talent.
Located in the heart of Detroit, the gym has been a cornerstone of boxing training for decades. Fighters like Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, Lennox Lewis, and Wladimir Klitschko all trained under the guidance of the gym’s renowned trainers, particularly the legendary Joe DeP. The reopening is anticipated to be a major boost for the local boxing community, offering aspiring boxers the same rigorous and world-class training that produced boxing greats in the past.
While no official details have been released about the timeline for the gym’s reopening or the specific plans for its future, the announcement has been met with excitement from boxing fans and historians. The return of the Kronk Gym is seen as a way to revive the legacy of boxing in Detroit and to provide young athletes with the opportunity to train in one of the most respected facilities in the sport.