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Kronk Gym returns to Brewster Wheeler in Detroit, reviving the boxing heritage

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1 year ago

June 5, 2025

Kronk Gym Returns to Detroit’s Brewster Wheeler, Reviving a Boxing Legacy

Detroit’s plug -in boxing heritage is to regain its headlight airy, because Kronk Gym, the cult base of the masters, has announced its great return to the city. At a press conference, together with the mayor Mike Duggan, Kronk revealed plans to open again in the summer of 2025 in the historic Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center, located at 670 Wilkins Street. This movement is a return home for the gym, which began in Detroit and became a global symbol of sports perfection under the direction of the legendary founder Emanuel Steward.

Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center, the cornerstone of the Detroit boxing history, was a training center for icons such as Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Eddie Futch and the steward itself in the 1930s and 1940s. After almost two decades of vacancies, the facility with an area of 3500 square feet will be revitalized as the fresh KRONK house, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular areas, in which they contain the most popular Training designed for amateur and professional boxers. The gym aims to cultivate the next generation of Olympic medalists and world champions, while supporting the deep bonds of the community, reflecting the vision of the flight attendant.

Under the fresh property and continuous involvement of the Steward-Marie Steward and Sylvia Steward-Williams-in defense of the original world champions Kronk, such as Hilmer Kenta, the gym is ready to revive her heritage. The management team, including the natives from Detroit and boxing enthusiasts Paul Bhatti, John Lepak, America and Mikey Shumaker, brings a bold vision that combines the development of fighters, involvement of the community and global expansion.

The mayor of Duggan felt awakening, saying: “Can you imagine excellent exploit in this building than Kronk Gym? It is a city that we build; a city where we worship our history, and keep it alive.” Sylvia Steward-Willliams repeated the sentiment, noticing the emotional burden of returning to Brewster Wheeler, where her father’s journey began. “It’s not just a building – it’s a story, a heart and a home. My father would be incredibly proud,” she said.

Paul Bhatti, director of Kronka, emphasized the double mission of the gym: “It is not only about opening the gym again. It is about re -re -annulment of the culture of perfection, mentoring and possibilities for the fresh generation of detroiters.” The facility will serve as a center for juvenile fighters, aspiring masters and professionals, with particular emphasis on youth programs and the reach of the community. John Lepak, a managing partner and an original member of KRONK, added: “The selection of Brewster Wheeler was a natural decision. The fresh facility will continue the legacy of both Emanuel Steward and the Recreation Center, serving juvenile people while shaping future masters.”

Restarting Kronek also signals the ambitious plans of global influence. Amer Abdallah, vice president of international business, expressed pride of the extension of the “most iconic brand in the world in boxing” around the world, while based on the affluent roots of Detroit. Mikey Shumaker, director of VIP relations, shared his personal connection, saying: “This honor lend a hand to restore Kronka to the heart of the city.”

When Kronk Gym is preparing to open his door, both boxing and the Detroit community buzz with expectations. In order to obtain an update of opening events, fighter ads and programs, visit www.kronk.com. After returning to Brewster, Wheeler Kronk not only restores the gym – enlivens the heritage that will shape the future of Detroit and inspire masters for future generations.

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Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results

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59 minutes ago

October 17, 2026

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"Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results"

Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribeaj on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with the card starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST Sunday. TNT and DAZN broadcast the fight live.

Updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:34 am EDT

FIGHT DAY! Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj

Sebastian Fundora

Ermal Hadribaj

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Card starts: 8:00 pm EDT / 1:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Expected ring walks: 11:00 pm EDT / 4:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Weight class: super welterweight
Scheduled distance: 12 rounds

Live results will appear here on fight night.

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj
WBC super welterweight title.

Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda bout is now off after Figueroa fell ill overnight.

Armando Reséndiz vs Koen Mazoudier
Super middleweight, 10 rounds.

Marco Romero vs Braulio Ferreira
Super middleweight, eight rounds.

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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4 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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Solomon Dacres Confidently Takes on Bakhodir Jalolov in Epic Showdown

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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"Solomon Dacres Confidently Takes on Bakhodir Jalolov in Epic Showdown"

Solomon Dacres expects to stop Bakhodir Jalolov tonight, but his record offers little support for that prediction against the 6’7″ two-time Olympic gold medalist.

Jalolov has looked sluggish enough lately to give critics room for skepticism. The dominant puncher seen in the amateur ranks rarely appears in his prize ring outings, prompting a few observers to sniff an upset. Regardless, Jalolov looking flat does not suddenly transform Dacres into a top threat.

“Got to get him out of there, man,” Dacres told SecondsOut. “Mid to late rounds.”

That would be a considerable leap for a fighter whose most revealing professional result remains his first-round stoppage defeat to David Adeleye in December 2024.

Dacres describes that loss as a “blip,” but it came against the most notable opponent he had faced. Across five years as a professional, he hasn’t built a record of beating contenders that would make a Jalolov knockout seem likely.

His points win against Vladyslav Sirenko also requires context. Sirenko amassed numbers without testing himself against true threats, meaning that victory hardly proves Dacres can deal with Jalolov’s height, reach, and southpaw boxing skills.

“This fight here is beyond English title level, man,” Dacres said. “This is like world level.”

Jalolov deserves criticism for how slowly his professional career has moved and for performances that haven’t matched expectations. His Olympic medals don’t excuse that, and Dacres has an opportunity to make him work.

Expecting Dacres to win because Jalolov underwhelms ignores his own modest punch output. Managing just three stoppages across ten victories, he lacks the firepower to back up big talk.

For Dacres to land the kinds of sustained combinations required to stop someone Jalolov’s size, he has to pin him down. Jalolov does not fight like a traditional, stationary heavyweight slugger. Even when he looks uninspired, he uses lateral footwork, maintains long range with his southpaw lead hand, and angles off before opponents can set their feet.

Dacres lacks both the foot speed to cut off the ring effectively and the explosive one-punch power to make Jalolov cautious. If Dacres tries to force the issue, he’ll put himself at risk of getting caught. Pressing aggressively against a 6’7″ southpaw who excels at firing straight left hands down the pipe is asking for trouble.

Unless Jalolov completely checks out mentally and stands against the ropes to trade, Dacres will be eating long jabs and counters all night, with a Jalolov stoppage being the far more probable outcome.

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