The name itself carries the aura. By. More from Rolling Stone. Under the guidance of his father, Fikes's boxing journey would have a door opened to him that many in the Detroit area would only dream of. Two other fighters who gave us moments to remember in 2010 were Juan Manuel Lopez, who knocked out three solid opponents including highly respected Mexican warrior Rafael Marquez, and Giovani Segura, who won four times (thats three years work for Mayweather) in 2010, all by knockout. 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. I just didnt know how good a fighter he really was. "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.". TSS Where Are They Now? Milton McCrory - The Sweet Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. I took the fight because I really thought I could beat Mike, even on short notice. IBF Championships Chairman, Lindsay Tucker explained, It is a 50-50 split of the earnings between the two fighters. During the fight I was throwing some real punches but he never went down. We said ok, went down to the gym and never stopped boxing. Gold for the titles theyd win. WebKronk cannot use this skill until he has used Conscience Decision. Angel: Kronk gives his spinach puffs to his ally with the least HP, healing them and giving them increased Basic This will be the first time Kronk has hosted a pro fight card, according to Salita. 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.. MM: Thanks Shawn, take care. The Ultimate Fighter has revolutionized the MMA world and it's still a very interesting show after 11 seasons. 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. Me and my old trainer Walter Smith were driving on a trip somewhere and he asked me if I ever heard of a ring announcer or a radio guy named Iceman? SM: You had two tough fights with Colin Jones. He was somewhat undersized as a Heavyweight, but more than made up for it with his skill and determination. 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. All it took was not one, but two victories over BJ Penn. I think that was a sign from God. You just have to want to be a champion and hang with other kids who want to be champions too. MM: Because of his style. MM: In 1987 I fought Herman Cavasuela, defending my NABF title. Whatever Haye and the Klitschkos decide the fighter with the most upside at the moment however seems to be Sergio Martinez. Hilmer Kenty, our first fighter, Thomas Hearns, Milton McCrory, Jimmy Paul, Duane, Steward-Williams said. 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. I thought that his punches werent doing anything to me but after the fight I pissed blood. 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 Iceman, as he was known, had a 105-15 record as an amateur. 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. I guess really Im an athlete. Trusted, up-to-date local Detroit and Michigan breaking news. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Detroit's Kronk Gym was a cradle of boxing champions 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. Its very important to have the gym in this day of age, because it allows the young people to come to a place of refuge, where they can come and feel safe. He was almost a 10-1 underdog in that fight. As the Olympics draw nearer, Steward is teaching Hearns to become more than a two-punch fighter. 15 15. Everything back then was Sugar Ray this and Sugar Ray that. He was also part of one of the most heated rivalries in UFC history with Tito Ortiz. Since retiring, Carwin is working as a volunteer wrestling coach, as well as being a successful engineer, a job he also held throughout his UFC career. He was just 13 years old. Theres so much history here, that you just dont want to see this thing forgotten," Wayne mayor John Rhaesa said. The door itself spoke to all those who would enter: Having said that, the sport was not without its signature moments. WebWith all of that talent, Arthur Bernard Mays died an alcoholic pauper in 1994 at the age of 33, his brilliant talents withered. HBO and HBO pay-per-view put on 23 shows, few of them compelling and many of them paying big money to the wrong people while doing little or nothing to grow the sport that has helped make their network rich. Specifically, those guns were four Colt Mk 12 20mm cannons, backed up by four AIM-9 Sidewinder heat-seeking How to watch: Livestreamed on UFC Fight Pass. KRONK IT UP: THE ART OF TECHNICAL AGGRESSION : Brandon Vera (11-5) meets Thiago Silva (14-2) in a light heavyweight match up. Davis is a go-for-broke kind of fighter and is looking to get back in the win column after a tumultuous battle with Nate Diaz last August. Also, Fedor recently did some promotional work for Bellator, sparking the conversation that he may be looking at returning to MMA, though nothing has been announced. 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. All in all, it wasnt the best of years for boxing but it was a good year that picked up speed in the final months and, like that great golf shot you finally hit out of the rough on the 18th, left us with reasons to hope for a better year in 2011. Of a speed bag bouncing in rhythm from a muted distance. 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. 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. After years of coaching under the KRONK name and colors, he took the "KRONK style" down to Atlanta, Georgia, with the Dungeon Boxing Gym. A lot of people come into the Kronk gym saying they're going to be the next champ." 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. 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. Shane Carwin was one of the scariest fighters in the UFCs Heavyweight division during his tenure. Privacy Policy. Donald Curry was a very good fighter, but the weight just killed me. 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. He ultimately lost the title in a rematch against GSP. WebKronk style is affective aggression behind good fundamentals. And that's why they've come to the Kronk gym as they seek to revive to its legacy. My whole thing was to knock everybody out. While the Super Six has had its problems including several of the original six pulling out it also lifted the profile of former Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward from nearly unknown to the cusp of universal recognized as the best super middleweight in the world this side of Lucian Bute. The Modesto fighter has a tough fight against South Koreas Kim. Iconic Kronk boxing gym wants to revive legacy with Detroit Brawl 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. A "Save the Kronk" campaign aimed at keeping the facilities from closing due to budget shortfall was spearheaded by Emanuel Steward. Despite clashing with a Jimmy Paul got me started in it. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. This is another fighter that technically hasnt retired, but is thought to be done with fighting. Archived post. The latter was not so much an upset as it was a stunning reminder that when someone makes a mistake against a highly skilled opponent in this sport they dont end up embarrassed. 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. Kronk fighters where they now? - Boxing Forum Boxers relocated to a Dearborn Gold's Gym. Vitali Klitschko - Mayor of Kiev, Ukraine. Be respectful and come chat with us. He came to Kronk to train in 2009 and got what he expected, a collective examination from experienced fighters who wanted to see if he belonged. Nowadays, Gracie is still involved with the MMA scene andis now the official brand ambassador for Bellator. SM: Milton its great to speak with you. I won the fight but I cracked some bones in my right hand. MM: I was about twelve years old. Emanuel Steward's Influence on KRONK Today. 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. It was winter time and there was nothing else to do so me and my brother Stevie decided to go check them out and see if they were lying. The gym was in use until 2006, when the city shut down the building after it was vandalized. Riojas has already called out Shishskin. Edgar showed poise, speed and grit in defeating Penn in back-to-back fights. SM: After several title defenses you ran into Donald Curry. Duane Thomas, another Kronk fighter, beat John Mugabi for the WBC light middleweight title in 1986. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. After a short amateur career in his 20s, Fikes later came on board at KRONK as a coach and was instrumental in revitalizing the amateur program using all of Emanuel's styles. The bout will be part of a PPV card. You know I would always whip Tommy pretty hard in sparring and thats why I think I would have beat Leonard. SM: As a pro who was your first real test? March 26, 2022 at the Inkster Recreational Complex, First published on February 2, 2022 / 4:10 PM. This content is only available to subscribers. 2023 The Detroit News, a Digital First Media Newspaper.

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