Miami’s 5th Street Gym was more than a training facility—it was a crucible for boxing greatness. From its founding in 1951 by Chris Dundee, it became a haven where Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, and countless others forged their legends. Celebrities rubbed shoulders with fighters; the atmosphere was electric with ambition and camaraderie. It was here […]

The 5th Street Gym wasn’t just any boxing gym. Founded by Chris Dundee in 1951, it quickly became known as the “University of Boxing.” This legendary gym was located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue in Miami Beach. It was where legends trained, where careers were forged, and where a young fighter named Cassius Clay