With the passing of the great Muhammad Ali, let's talk local boxing.

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There is only on Ali, he simply was the greatest boxer of all time.

The Rockford area has seen a few boxing greats.

  • Kenneth Gould
  • Sammy Mandell
  • Adam Smith
  • Gerald McClellan

But what if you want to strap on the gloves and get it on? Where can you start your boxing journey locally?

Here are some area locations where you can get the proper training to get in the ring according to Yelp

 

  • DeLaRosa Submission Wrestling Academy - Rockford
  • United Elite Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness - Dekalb
  • No Joke Mixed Martial Arts - Rockford
  • Northern Illinois Combat Club and Fitness - Rockford
  • Jab Fitness Training Inc - Naperville
  • Fusion Fitness MMA - Elgin
  • Fox Valley Fitness - Geneva
  • Pro Boxing Fitness - Geneva
  • Rocky’s Dojo & Gym - Sugar Grove
  • Out of Body Fitness - St. Charles

Let's watch the champ at his peak. Here are The Top 10 Ali Knockouts:

 

 

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