IBF Championships Chairman, Lindsay Tucker explained, It is a 50-50 split of the earnings between the two fighters. Click here to get all the info you need; location, hours, costs, training schedules, amateur info, professional info, private training camps and more. and our Hilmer Kenty, our first fighter, Thomas Hearns, Milton McCrory, Jimmy Paul, Duane, Steward-Williams said. [6], The new facility opened on Memorial Day weekend in 2015 at 9520 Mettetal St.[7], On August 20, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent restrictions on sports events, the gym hosted its first ever professional boxing event, a long-time dream held by Steward. He was also part of one of the most heated rivalries in UFC history with Tito Ortiz. Guida has become one of the most feared fighters without a title. 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SM: So what was the highlight of your amateur career? WebToday KRONK is the combination of a legendary boxing tradition, a champion's mindset, KRONK-style training, and Emanuel Steward's belief in preparing youth for life inside and MM: You know I was supposed to fight on the first Leonard-Hearns undercard. You know I would always whip Tommy pretty hard in sparring and thats why I think I would have beat Leonard. This man is without a doubt one of the lesser known fighters on this list, but has a very interesting story. As the end of another year approaches, theres no need to invoke Charles Dickens to describe what went on in boxing. 2. WebKronk is the former secondary antagonist of Disney's 2000 animated feature film The Emperor's New Groove, and the titular main protagonist of 2005's Kronk's New Groove. Serra retired in 2010 and now trains fighters with Ray Longo under the team name Serra/Longo Competition Team. Salita had his last pro fight some six years ago before turning his attention to promotions, where he wants to build fighters for big events. MM: I was about twelve years old. I remember not eating a real meal for three weeks back then just to make weight. Tommy was the Hit Man, I was the Ice Man, said Milton Ice Man McCrory. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I sparred with guys at Kronk like Hearns, Hilmer Kenty and Caveman Lee. Guys like Andy Lee and Domonique Dolton. The former interim UFC Heavyweight champion, Carwin has been rumored by some to have had the biggest hands in UFC history. Sad list. For more information, please see our There, Huerta has seen a career revitalization and is among the top fighters at his weight class in the promotion. Kronk also has taken on more of an international appearance withShishkin, ranked No. The training facility opened shortly after World War I (~1920) and closed in 2006. Until he met New Jerseys Edgar, the Hawaiian fighter chopped down lightweight opponents with ease. These fighters range from your American heroes like Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell and villains like Tito Ortiz, all the way to the Russian that many consider the greatest of all time, Fedor Emelianenko. Mayweather was momentarily in trouble for the first time in his career but the moment passed quickly and Mosley never had another. Backed by Golden Boy Promotions, there is no reason 2011 shouldnt be Alvarezs year and if it is people will notice and remember him because he has a crowd-pleasing style that is all about what sells most. It's the same bag used by Emanuel Steward and all the champions. There was even a saying forit: Right leg: hospital, Left leg: cemetery. Cro Cop is actually still actively fighting and has had a career revitalization in the last year, to the point that he is actually returning to the UFC for the first time since 2011 to headline a fight card in Poland. Those kinds of victories, coupled with his Oscar De La Hoya-like looks, are the type of things that if HBO or SHOWTIME would get behind him could allow Martinez to capture the attention of both fight fans and more casual ones. I should have moved up to middleweight around the time I fought Curry because I had outgrown my weight by then. After a few minutes he told me Man you have really been icing those guys lately. Of toil and determination. Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic is an absolute legend in MMA, known moreor his time in the mid 2000s with PRIDE. But Kronk supporter John Carey said itll be hard to forget the legacy of Kronk Gym. At 14, Fikes was given the opportunity to train under the legendary Detroit boxer Emanuel Steward, where he became a member of the KRONK Boxing Team. He is regarded as a fantastic coach, so we wouldnt be surprised to see him hang up the gloves for good and continue to coach the next generation of fighters. Im watching football right now. We have new talent. Duane Thomas, another Kronk fighter, beat John Mugabi for the WBC light middleweight title in 1986. He hit me with two left hooks and I went down. After seeing fury give sugar hill a lot of praise throughout the last couple of fights Ive looked at the gym and seen the talent theyve had. Guys like Mayweather, Pacquiao, even Sugar Shane Mosley are too small. Naseem Prince Hamed current featherweight champ. "All the guys wanted to test me out," he said. MM: Randy Shields, and then Pete Ranzany. The history, legacy, and former boxers are definitely part of Kronk Gym, but Rhonda Mitchell said the future of the gym is even better. Former KRONK champion and Emanuel Steward protege returns home to make the, Johnathon Banks training multi-time world champion, Cecilia Braekhus, Johnathon signing his Champions Picture on KRONK's WALL OF CHAMPIONS, Get the official KRONK gear, like this custom-made gym bag. Talk about anything boxing related here. 10, according to the World Boxing Council, and others. "I had to stand my ground to make the fighters respect me.". Says a lot about the fate of fighters and African-American men from the inner city. The facility has boxing rings, heavy bags, speed bags and all the trappings of a typical boxing gym. Alvarez is already a star in Mexico without having yet won a world title and Rios is the definition of promise. Whether the star will continue to shine and promise will be fulfilled may be answered next year and so we wait anxiously to find out. That history has been littered with numerous superstars, prominent figures, fan favorites and villains in various promotions around the world, from different countries all over the world. Only at the. Another 35 fighters came to Kronk from the suburbs, other states and other countries to be trained by Steward, and left. Carwin retired from the sport in 2013 due to a variety of injuries. I had about two weeks notice. I just retired last year. Having said that, the sport was not without its signature moments. He had the chance and, you know, he took it and the time is now for me and Im prepared, said Maynard (11-0). Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar to Headline Bonnaroo 2023 Hilmer Kenty, our first fighter, Thomas Hearns, Milton McCrory, Jimmy Paul, Duane, Steward-Williams said. Edgar (13-1) has emerged from the milieu of nondescript MMA fighters to become one of the more brilliant performers for Ultimate Fighting Championship. Click here to see the full KRONK x ROOTS collab. r/boxing does not tolerate racism or intolerance of any kind. WebThis has led to a lot of his fighters being great technicians with by the book technique and the ability to carry it through to the later rounds with a clear mind. A Shocker in the Philippines as Suganob Topples Vicelles, The Only Option for Gilberto Ramrez is to Defeat Gabe Rosadoin Convincing Fashion, Ilunga Makabu Faces an Unexpected Rival in Badou Jack, The Hauser Report: A Club Fight Promoter Faces a Choice, Gennady Golovkin vs. Erislandy Lara: Return of the Battle of the Forties, Results from SoCal Where George Yuyu Acosta KOed Marlin Sims, Josh Taylor Assures Us His Fight With Tefimo Lpez Will End in a Knockout, Boxing Odds and Ends: An Auspicious ShoBox Debut and More. There are some big names with ties to Kronk Gym. "(We're looking) for a boxing resurgence headed by Kronk," said Salita. Emanuel told Leonard later that he knew Milton would have beat him. Liddell was an absolute machine in the octagon. Marlon Harrington is a Golden Gloves champ, and Jermaine Franklin, a 26-year old heavyweight from Saginaw, is unbeaten after 20 fights. "There's a tremendousamount of nostalgia in Kronk," said Dmitriy Salita, a former world title contender who trained at the Kronk Gym during his pro career before becoming a boxing promoter. MM: I dont really know what the future holds. In 1998 Kronk opened Kronk Gym website, promoting the gyms and their fighters. By the end he had been made to look old and futile, a faded athlete whod had his chance and was unable to do anything with it. Vera is trying to rally back to the promising fighter he was tabbed several years back. MM: To be honest I thought I won the first fight, that I should have got the decision. The door itself spoke to all those who would enter: Throughout his career in PRIDE, Cro Cop was known for his absolutely hellacious left high kick. MM: Well I worked for Chrysler for about fifteen years. It was neither the best of times nor the worst of times. Boxers relocated to a Dearborn Gold's Gym. By then I had like five first round knockouts and from then on the name just stuck. The eNewspaper, a digital replica of the print paper, every day. The roof was destroyed and the basement gym was heavily damaged. Although they won't be on Thursday's card, unbeaten Jarico O'Quinn, a 25-year-old bantamweight, is currently ranked No. Liddell retired in 2010 and was named theExecutive VP of Business Development for UFC, as well as being the owner of multiple restaurants. 1 by the IBF, and Judah is No. Can he survive Guida? This content is only available to subscribers. Red for the blood theyd sacrifice. What have you been up to since you retired from the ring? Just wondering what makes them so good is it the training by both great trainers or a certain style they impose. Gracie and his family are considered royalty in the sport of BJJ and Royce is often seen as one of the reasons the UFC is incredibly popular, along with being one of the most influential men in the history of MMA. Shamrock has had quite the history in combat sports and entertainment. SHOWTIME did all it could to further the future of the sport, offering up a continuation of its interminably long but still bold Super Six super middleweight tournament as well as the launching of a short form bantamweight tournament which already gave fans to two stirring and surprising finishes with Joseph Agbeko decisioning Jhonny Perez and Abner Mares upsetting Victor Darchinyan in a battle of contusions. Leben is a veteran of MMA and if an opponent is not ready for a rough and tumble fight, well, that fighter is not going to win. Milton McCrory, a former WBC welterweight champion, fought out of the legendary Kronk boxing gym in Detroit. February 2, 2022 / 4:10 PM Must have been written many years ago, Lennox Lewis is most certainly not the Heavyweight champion, though give him a weeks worth of training and he could beat any of the fools who are. Some fighters currently trained by Serra are UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman, as well as TUF finalist Al Iaquinta. A fitting honor for a fitting hero. The history and accolades of Kronk are all around the gyms wall. Pete told me at the weigh-in I wasnt going to knock him out. It was really my kids. 5. Gordeau is famous for being a member of the first ever UFC card at UFC 1. Indeed, that was the trademark of Kronk hot and heavy sparring, demanding workouts and strenuous,physical training sessions. This will be the first time Kronk has hosted a pro fight card, according to Salita. Kronk often serves as Yzma's former hapless henchman and a major component in her schemes to overthrow Emperor Kuzco. News, analysis and scores on Detroit and Michigan sports teams. It seems that Kronk, which served countless thousands of at-risk youth, would die along with the man who dedicated his life to it. Were you 100% for that one? Each year, Fikes brings his Atlanta team up to Detroit for an Atlanta vs. Detroit fight night. Since being out of the spotlight, Abbott has looked to continue his MMA career, albeit unsuccessfully. No one has to be singled out for blame for that failure because this time theres plenty to go around on both sides. Super middleweight: Vladimir Shishkin (10-0, 6 KOs) vs. Oscar Riojas (21-13-1, 10 KOs), 10 rounds. Huerta was a former mainstay in the UFCs Lightweight division form 2006-09 and has been in the cage with some of the best fighters at his weight class. I think I could show people a whole lot about the mental discipline. Ortiz isnt currently retired and fights for Bellator, but has also been successful post-UFC due to his fight management company as well as his apparel brand, Team Punishment.. Kaizer is ranked No. [3], Kronk began to earn fame during the late 1970s, when prospects like Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns and Mickey Goodwin trained there. Exclusive podcasts from our top journalists. He is a former champion in both the Heavyweight and Light Heavyweight divisions and is without a doubt one of the most influential fighters in the UFC. Not only is it THE place to be after school, but it's also the place where kids get a start at becoming champions in life. College basketball without March Madness? You know, if I keep winning fights, the respect will come eventually, said Edgar during a conference call. I guess I would like to maybe get back into boxing. WebToday KRONK is the combination of a legendary boxing tradition, a champion's mindset, KRONK-style training, and Emanuel Steward's belief in preparing youth for life inside and outside the boxing ring. If so, you have come to the right place. None is dead or in jail. The world took notice. More than any other former star from the fabled, 80-champion Kronk gym, Mays represents the tragic waste of lives and talent that have dogged many Kronk fighters. The gym and recreation center was officially closed by the Recreation Department on November 28, 2006 due to the prohibitive cost of repairs to the plumbing and building infrastructure.[5]. UFC 125 will be televised on pay-per-view. Timur Kerefov (8-0, 4 KOs), another Kronk fighter from Russia, will face Calvin Metcalf (10-4-1, 3 KOs) of Kansas City in an eight-round co-main event. He used simple grit and toughness to win fights and that resonated with the fans. And it's part of thelarger push to showcase the next wave of Kronk fighters. Namely: Canadas Georges St. Pierre. ". Where the fight will be held is up to the winning bidder.. Gomi lost to Kenny Florian but knocked out Tyson Griffin. Found this while looking up info on Milton McCrory Nice to see Beard as a trainer and McCrory at Chrsyler Corp. McCrory should've had a better career, but the Curry loss did him in. SM: You keep up on boxing today? Gordeau hasnt participated in an MMA fight since 1995 and he now lives in the Netherlands, where he operates his own gym with his brothers called Dojo Kamakura. He has had some world famous guests at his gym, including the man who defeated him at UFC 1, Royce Gracie. Tank Abbott had a very fan friendly style that can be described asbar room brawling. He also had abody that made him one of the most relatable fighters in the world. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. If you look at the kronk fighters from Lewis, adonis Stevenson to Tommy hearns and now fury they all had solid MM: I wasnt 100% for that one either. SM: As a pro who was your first real test? Any time youre going up against the top in the world, you evolve and change and so Im prepared for a new fight, so it will be good. I never dreamed boxing would turn out like it did for me. Today KRONK is the combination of a legendary boxing tradition, a champion's mindset, KRONK-style training, and Emanuel Steward's belief in preparing youth for life inside and outside the boxing ring. Pacquiao alone put boxing (or at least one boxer) on the cover of TIME and into the pages of such varied publications as Esquire, GQ, The Wall Street Journal, the American Airlines in-flight magazine and even Atlantic Monthly. Copyright 2023 ClickOnDetroit.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Kronk opened a second gym in Tucson, Arizona during the 1990s. I think that was a sign from God. The reason bring that he is the current head coach at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand, which is a very successful MMA gym. SM: Did the hand affect your future bouts? Produced by VFU, Virtual Fights Unlimited. He is also the author of his biography, titled Bar Brawler., Coming in at number one on this list is the Russian Heavyweight, Fedor Emelianenko. Imagine what he might have done had Mayweather been in the opposite corner? Jimmy Paul got me started in it. Only boxing officials, trainers, refereesand fighters will be allowed in the event, as COVID-19 protocol will be strictly enforced according to regulations set by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission and the state. About the fourth or fifth round I knew I was going to stop him soon. SM: After several title defenses you ran into Donald Curry. Diaz is the only fighter with a win over Maynard. "My Russian opponent is undefeated but he hasn't been in thetrenches with a true warrior," said Riojas, a 36-year-old fighter from Mexico. "These are all very skilled fighters," he said. Now Edgar will find out if he can avenge the only loss on his record. Judah (39-6, 26 KOs) is promoted by Main Events and his own firm Super Judah Promotions, and Branco Milenkovic, of South Africa, promotes Mabuza (23-6-3, 14 KOs). MM: Thanks Shawn, take care. He has worked with trainer Sugar Hill Steward, trainer for world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, along with several media outlets, to help make that a reality. More from Rolling Stone. MM: In 1987 I fought Herman Cavasuela, defending my NABF title. Southfield (CW50) - At the young age of 12, Taurrek Fikes found himself in the ring, boxing. Some of these fighters were big names and others werent. If Ward continues winning hell get to Bute soon enough because thats why SHOWTIME signed a TV deal with the Canadian and America may get its next boxing star if Ward proves to be what I think he is which is still underrated and underappreciated. That effort begins in earnest Thursday withthe "Detroit Brawl at the Legendary Kronk" fight card, featuring fighters from the Kronk team as well as other local fighters. Chambers was considered one of the bumper crop of up-and-coming young Kronk fighters, winning his first 16 fights, 11 by knockout, before losing to Bobby Joe This man is without a doubt one of the lesser known fighters on this list, but has a very interesting story. After the Robert Curry fight in 1991 I hung it up. He is also the first ever victor of a UFC fight, as his fight was first on that fateful night. Shane Carwin was one of the scariest fighters in the UFCs Heavyweight division during his tenure. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. His brother James would go on to win Detroit's Golden Gloves Tournament, putting Emanuel on the map as a coach that others wanted to train with. The one heavyweight match that would be compelling and might lift the sport up for at least a night would be either of the Klitschkos facing lippy WBA champion David Haye. The only difference in the second fight was that I knocked him down. He was almost a 10-1 underdog in that fight. Kronk spent several years in a facility on Warren in Dearborn before moving to its current home in the basement of a church at 9520 Mettetal in Detroit, where Thursday's event will take place. They were giving me 1.5 million for it but it never materialized. It's where champions were groomed, tested, trained and, eventually, turned loose to contend for titles and glory. Along the way, Segura defeated one of the great minimum weight fighters in history, slick Ivan Calderon, to win the belt on Aug. 28. I really didnt want to stick around for the 1984 Olympics so I turned pro at eighteen. Randy Couture is perhaps best known for his unbelievable trilogy with Chuck Liddell, as well as being one of the oldest combatants in UFC history. Paul at The Kronk with Thomas Hearns and Emanuel Steward. Indeed, they'd describe the tortuous training sessions of former champs Thomas Hearns, Duane Thomas, Hilmer Kenty and Milton McCrory, they'd spotlight contenders Oba Carr, William Lee, Mickey Goodwin and Tarick Salmaci searching for titles, and tell about other elite fighters who came from all over the country to train at the famous gym. If somehow it gives us Mayweather-Pacquiao, the emergence of Alvarez and Rios, the ascension of Martinez and Haye vs. the best available Klitschko in addition to the kind of solid performances that always come along, it could be a year to remember. Starving to make welterweight was real stupid. #PainAndFame. How to watch: Livestreamed on UFC Fight Pass. Shamrock has been out of MMA competition since 2010, was dabbling in pro wrestling again, and was thought to have been retired from the sport of MMA. Its a perfect time. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Next comes a rematch with Gray The Bully Maynard (11-0) tomorrow at the MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas. If youre not familiar with Penn, hes one of the most versatile fighters in MMA history and had been nearly unbeatable in the 155-pound lightweight division. These guys are too little. He trained 41 World Champion fighters throughout his career at Kronk Gym. Congratulations on your induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. SM: Any regrets looking back on your career? The fact that he was able to hold a job as an engineer, while also fighting the scariest men in the world is a huge accomplishment. They turned out to be incredibly wrong. "If those walls would talk ," he said. More than any other former star from the fabled, 80-champion Kronk gym, Mays represents the tragic waste of lives and talent that have dogged many Kronk fighters. It was the return of the KRONK GOLD TRUNKS as the team went 7-0 winning the WBC championship medals. 15 15. Im pumped for it.. The film has won rave reviews and many awards and seems likely to have several of its actors nominated for Academy Awards, most notable Christian Bale for his sadly humorous portrayal of Wards troubled half brother, former fighter Dickie Ecklund. Kathy Duva confirmed the fight will take place at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, late February or early March this year as part of Main Events' Brick City Boxing Series. This is a place for friendly and civil debate about the greatest sport on earth. In September 2006, the original gym at 5555 McGraw Avenue between 33rd and Junction Streets in Detroit closed temporarily after thieves stole copper water pipes, cutting off supply to the building. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Her father was a well known American boxer, trainer and commentator for HBO Boxing. I always wanted to be a professional baseball player. We included him on the list because he has managed to do something that a lot of fighters havent, which is to set up a good life for himself and his family post-fighting. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. Silva is a very tough customer and eager to crash the elite. Kronk boxing has had several homes, including the original gym at McGraw and Junction on Detroit's west side. Kronk began to earn fame during the late 1970s, when prospects like Hilmer Kenty, Thomas Hearns and Mickey Goodwin trained there. We have new technology. He was a successful UFC fighter as well as a successful pro wrestler in the WWE. The Klitschko brothers continue to Styles make fights. Gracie ended up winning UFC 1, as well as UFC 2 and UFC 4. Copyright 2020 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved. In the past few years, the Detroit gym relocated to a new facility in a storefront on West Warren Avenue. Salita, who grew up poor in New York, saw boxing as an outlet to a better life and, eventually, came to train at Kronk more than a decade ago. When/where: Seven fights, starting at 7 p.m.; Kronk Gym, Detroit. It was only the heavier welterweights he had problems against. Among the many world champions who trained at Kronk at least once during their careers are Michael Moorer, Wilfred Bentez (in the Tucson gym), Hctor Camacho, Julio Csar Chvez, Naseem Hamed, Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, Jermain Taylor and Tyson Fury. The Modesto fighter has a tough fight against South Koreas Kim. You know I won an amateur world championship, a professional world championship and I had reached all my goals. The UFC lightweight title is in Maynards bulls eye. They are two of the sports brightest young prospects because each comes to the arena the old-fashioned way carrying nothing but bad intentions.Aggression and knockouts still sell boxing faster than anything else and each exhibited plenty of both this year and left fans wanting to see more. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. MM: Because of his style. Between his epic battles with Ken Shamrock and Chuck Liddell, Ortiz was almost always in the spotlight throughout his MMA career. Nowadays, Gracie is still involved with the MMA scene andis now the official brand ambassador for Bellator. The one and only! Tito Ortiz is perhaps the most controversial and disliked fighter in MMA history. He came up in the original KRONK Gym as part of the original ESCOT (Emanuel Steward Champions of Back in April 2008, the artillery shelled out was not enough to beat the Las Vegas fighter. By the time Ebersole joined the UFC, he was already a veteran of more than 60 pro MMA fights. SM: What about boxing, have you been involved in anyway over the years? It may not prove to be much of a fight but at least it will give us something to talk about for a few months. But they did have the knockout of the year Martinezs second round destruction of Williams and some fights in the lower weight classes that were left you wanting more. "I'm optimistic we're going to do a good job and put forth a great event," he said. The sounds below were of struggle. Kerefov is a contending middleweight, and junior welterweight Shohjahon Ergashev of Uzbekistan is ranked No. Edgar versus Maynard should be a good one.Other bouts: Nate Diaz (13-5) faces Dong Hyun Kim (13-0-1) in another welterweight tussle. And it was a boxing herald for over 30 years in the heart of Detroit City. MM: Not really. David "Tank" Abbott was an early icon in the sport of MMA and was also one of the first to wear the traditional MMA gloves that all fighters are required to wear now. It is still a relatively new sport, but has caught on like wild fire within the past couple of years. Matt Serra wentdown in the MMA history books as the man who pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the sport of MMA when he defeated Georges St-Pierre to win the Welterweight world title. I won the fight but I cracked some bones in my right hand. During the fight I was throwing some real punches but he never went down. Huerta, like Ebersole, is also a head trainer at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. I was bleeding early in that fight. I fought a lot of guys in the amateurs that were a lot older and experienced. Brandon Vera (11-5) meets Thiago Silva (14-2) in a light heavyweight match up. "All the guys But its inside the gym where that respect is earned and given. Steward-Wiliams knows the heavy weight the Kronk name carries because she is the daughter of Emanuel Steward. After Fury parted ways with former trainer Ben Davison in December 2019, Steward was Mark Hominick is one of the more recent retirements on this list. MM: Yes, Im a fighter so I do quite a bit. MM: I would say winning an amateur championship in December 1979 in Japan. "Although we are all going to a challenging time, we wanted to give the boxing community a special show from the legendary Kronk Gym in Detroit.". The Kronk "franchise" began to sell Kronk merchandise through catalog sales. Anyone watching TUF remembers Maynard tapping out from a Diaz guillotine choke. Get the official KRONK gear, like this custom-made gym bag. Kronk kept producing champions into the 1990s before the focus of the sport began changing, with the prominence of American fighters waning. The door itself spoke to all I just dont have the time for it too much because Im married and have other things going on right now. "No one has ever had a (pro) fight at the Kronk gym," said Salita, "and it was Emanuel's dream to do it.". McCrory's brother, Steve McCrory, was also a world champion who as an amateur won the flyweight gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Clay Guida (27-8) versus Takanori Gomi (32-6) in a lightweight bout. "I've known Emanuel since I was a kid," said Salita, who was born in Russia. Two new names popped up who are causing the kind of fan reaction that also gives us hope for 2011 American Brandon Rios and Mexican Saul Alvarez. In 1983, Kronk fighter Milton McCrory won the WBC welterweight title vacated by Sugar Ray Leonard; Jimmy Paul beat Harry Arroyo for the International Boxing Fe

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