Kings Gym in Oakland, Ca. Boxing home of Champions
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- Andre Ward is one of many Pro boxers who trained at Kings Gym and became a World Champion. George Foreman, Joe Frazier, James Page and Gina Guidi are a few others. This iconic gym is a classic...established by Charles King after the 1989 earthquake following a move from another Oakland location. Over the years dozens of boxers have found success in the pro ranks, but mostly amateurs who seek training and fitness via the sweet science. Kings Gym was a constant call for me during 15 years of promoting in Santa Cruz and Monterey. Proprietor Charles King always helped me find fighters for the shows. From James Buggs a journeyman to former World Champ James Page, female fighting star Gina Guidi to trial horse Abaz Bey, and others along the way...I could count on Kings gym to find the pro needed for a show. The walls are decorated with fight posters, it's ring with thousands of sparring round history, the speed and heavy bags hit by some of the sports biggest names, and youngsters as well. True boxing gyms are a dying breed, with Martial Arts studios replacing the more primal pugilist sanctuaries of days gone by. But Kings Gym in Oakland will continue to evolve, and it's "Soul" remains strong.
Mr. King and Rio Rosa trained me back in the day. Very challenging and lots of fun. It's not a pretty place. It's a serious boxing and fitness place to work and sweat. One of the best things about this city.
Rio is my grandfather!!
One of the best if not the best boxing gym in on this side of California. This Is the best gym in the city of Oakland. Mr king is my trainer nd the guy is full of knowledge. Great gym gets u in all kinds of shapes :)
I worked with Charlie on the railroad in Oakland.. Super nice guy. My pal. Looking good Charlie.. Dan Snod
going to join soon, kinda nervous
I used to clean the gym way back in the 90s
Did you know Rio that's my grandfather
I wonder if he still has his Riviera