Best boxing gym in NYC.. i remember when it was in the 30s near Madison Square Garden. Bruce the owner is awesome, he loves boxing and takes care of boxers.
September 2023
I had an incredible training session with Darrius. He pushed me to the max but stayed positive the whole time. I am a coach myself and I left his session exhausted and with a ton of knowledge.
July 2023
this place is as old school and authentic real deal NYC as it comes ! I used to live in the neighborhood and am so happy to see that it survived the last few years when all the gyms shut down . Long live Gleasons ! Love the vibe of this place.
Gleason’s Gym is the oldest boxing gym in the United States. It was founded in 1937 by Bobby Gleason’s, and has kept thriving since then.
Gleason’s has been the training headquarters for such legends as Jake LaMotta, Muhammad Ali, Roberto Duran, Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson, George Forman, or Julio Cesar Chavez. In all, 136 World Champions have trained inside the gym’s hallowed walls.
But don't be put off by its track record, Gleason's Gym welcomes all boxing enthusiasts, whether already advanced or complete beginners, whatever your age. Never boxed in your life? Now's the time to get started in one of the most legendary gym in the world. If you’re only just passing by, you can always visit the gym and experience its unique atmosphere !
