Reviews of Gleason's Gym (Gym)

Megan Harper

classic gym I love sparring here

Latifa Chandoo

Gleason’s Gym, in Brooklyn, is the oldest active boxing gym in the USA and the mecca of boxing aficionados and box-fitness fanatics alike. Being boxing fit is probably one of the best feelings that you can achieve, and is available to all at Gleason’s with female & male very qualified trainers. I paid a visit some time ago and I was kindly allowed to browse inside by the lovely front desk lady. Truth to be told, you feel like Jake La Motta (who trained there between 1949 and1951) is about to start his early morning routine any minute now. Fantastic, unpretentious and inspiring place, even for no boxing fans, this no-frills Rocky Balboa-esque joint worth a visit. Its Hall of Fame is as long as impressive with the likes of: Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Victor Galindez, Carlos Monzon (Tyson’s favourite old guard middleweight), Chris Eubank, Jake La Motta, Pipino Cuevas, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler, Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston, etc. Promise that when I move to Brooklyn I will get my membership pronto!!! …no punch line needed for this review though ;-)

HSM García

(Translated by Google) Very good sand we will see you there soon ... your friend the son of Holy Death ... (Original) Muy buena arena pronto nos veremos ahí..su amigo el hijo de la santa muerte....

Javier Garcés

(Translated by Google) The mecca of boxing. Since 1937. A pleasure and an honor to visit it, a place that Mohamed Ali or Jake La Motta stepped on. (Original) La meca del boxeo. Desde 1937. Un placer y un honor visitarlo, un lugar que pisó Mohamed Alí o Jake La Motta.

Sergio Marques

(Translated by Google) I just looked out the window. It was already closed, which was a shame! (Original) Apenas olhei pela janela. Já estava fechada, o que foi uma pena!

Chajuana Rene

Very great staff. And it was awesome to meet Hector Roca who kindly showed me around. Gave me a great history lesson on some of the greats that practiced there, and the movie stars that trained out of there. That was very exciting. Really great experience.

Marco Turchi

(Translated by Google) I had the opportunity to train in this historic gym a dream that I realized although after so many years. I played boxing at a competitive level from 1976 to 1987 and for those of my generation it was a dream to train in AMERICA THE POSSIBILITIES WERE NOT MANY. I also wanted to say that I found the managers of the gym very kind and helpful (Original) Ho avuto la possibilità di allenarmi in questa palestra storica un sogno che ho realizzato sebbene dopo tanti anni. Ho praticato a livello agonistico la boxe dal 1976 al 1987 e per quelli della mia generazione era un sogno allenarsi in AMERICA LE POSSIBILITÀ NON ERANO MOLTE. Volevo anche dire che ho trovato i responsabili della palestra molto gentili e disponibili

John Reese

from their trainers list: good - hector roca, joan guzman, delen blimp parsley, ronica jeffrey, martin gonzalez, don saxby, leon moore, lennox blackmoore, pj lawson, leon cat taylor, elmo serrano, bernard peterkin bad - devon cormack, heather hardy, keisher fire mcleod terrible, don't give them a penny - darryl pierre, david murray the rest of them you can try at your risk

The Corcoran Group

World famous gym for the boxing or cardio fanatic. Trainers offer intense workouts in an old-school gym setting – there’s nothing fancy here.

Don Xman

The staff here is absolutely awesome. Its amazing how friendly they are.... Brooklyn gets a bad rap but they are doing their share to change ur mind. Its was wonderful to be able to visit such a world renowned gym, of so many great ones. And it was free to enter n walk around. Plus, we got to meet famous trainer Hector Roca.... "Million Dollar Baby"..... he showed us around n talked with us about some of the great ones.

Fernando Blanco

Historic boxing gym, great place to get work in for fighters.

Ian Talarico

Great boxing gym, with great trainers. Just sad I was only in town for a week. Will definitely be back next time in in New York.

Joanna Yagerman

The best.

Eugenio Catalano

Awesome ! You have to book the airbnb experience with KEISHER FIRE MCLEOD !

Kosta Blyznakov

What a gym, it cant get more real that that. I'm a member of this gym already for 2 years and I love it. Great vibe, random sparing partners, great trainers and plenty of heavy bags to hit. Highly recommended

Angie Marei

Box with the pros! Gleason's is one of the only authentic New York boxing gyms. Although they might look intimidating, the staff is super friendly. I train with Neuky. He is amazing.

Namik Husejnovic

(Translated by Google) The cult box club ... definitely visit if you are in NY. (Original) Kultni box klub ...svakako posjetiti ako ste u NY.

Justin Block

The best boxing gym in NYC by far. It's got the best history! Best fighters!

Jean-Philippe Morgen Aractingi

The place Boxing Gym in NYC. Huge space. Best trainers whether you want to fight or just stay in shape.

larry aca

is there any parking space around there

Sonya Lamonakis

The mecca of boxing...A full size boxing gym with 3 boxing rings and 1 wrestling ring...15 heavy bags, speed bags, mirrors, and cardio equipment. We also have locker rooms, and showers available.

Alexandre CORIC

A must!!! pay a visit if you are around, it s a piece of history of boxing. You will enjoy the experience to step where lots of champions have trained among them Muhammad Ali who has left his signature

Jose R Lopez

The way a boxing GYM should be like to begin with. It's the oldest boxing GYM in America. Anyone who knows about boxing, should also know about Gleason's GYM. Some great boxers came for this GYM, Mohamed Ali, Roberto Duran and many more as well. Google the history or swing by and ask for a tour from the owner who will fill you in on what's happen over the years. Most of the staff is at 3 stars at best. Trainers are at different levels. Some do show they care about being a trainer and others are out to just make money off of you. The trainers them-self know who they are and what I mean by this. The GYM also moved from its old location at 77 Front St which is around the corner from the new place and with that came a bit of a makeover in decor and equipment with an improved facility but smaller space. The best part about this GYM is the owner, who's a great person and that most of important boxing fighters and even MMA fighters that go to MSG and Barkley Center will show up here for Media day. So you get to see pro fighters here every now and then. In all, this GYM is good to try for yourself.

Doğukan Daniel Aksu

This boxing gym has vintage atmosphere and Muhammed Ali used to train there. They have famous trainers one of them trained Hillary Swank from "Million Dollar Baby". and she thank Hector Roca and everybody in Gleason's on oscars when she won the best actress in 2005. They have some nice matches around summer time under the Manhattan Bridge by Water st.

Sheena Sheen

When you enter the gym they make u feel welcomed! I took my 13 yr old daughter to train with Ronica! Shout outs to Ronnie! lol She took her time and made my daughter feel very comfortable. They have lots of equipment for you to utilize if you wanna box or just stay fit/ change rooms, showers, even a mini store! this was a great experience! Thanks again Ronnie!

Pedro Castanon

(Translated by Google) The best boxing gym thumbs up (Original) El mejor gimnasio de boxeo thumbs up

Princess Sammy

Very dedicated people great atmosphere

John O

used to come here for johnny rodz wrestling shows back 80's shout out to johnny

Brad A.

Shitty

Taylor Pemberton

Trained here for about a year and would highly recommend. Gleason's is the real deal.

Pablo De La Noche

Gleason’s Gym, in Brooklyn, is the oldest active boxing gym in the USA and the mecca of boxing aficionados and box-fitness fanatics alike. Being boxing fit is probably one of the best feelings that you can achieve, and is available to all at Gleason’s with female & male very qualified trainers. I paid a visit some time ago and I was kindly allowed to browse inside by the lovely front desk lady. Truth to be told, you feel like Jake La Motta (who trained there between 1949 and1951) is about to start his early morning routine any minute now. Fantastic, unpretentious and inspiring place, even for no boxing fans, this no-frills Rocky Balboa-esque joint worth a visit. Its Hall of Fame is as long as impressive with the likes of: Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Victor Galindez, Carlos Monzon (Tyson’s favourite old guard middleweight), Chris Eubank, Jake La Motta, Pipino Cuevas, Julio Cesar Chavez, Marvin Hagler, Charles ‘Sonny’ Liston, etc. Promise that when I move to Brooklyn I will get my membership pronto!!! …no punch line needed for this review though ;-)

A Google User

We we're made welcome by Bruce and everybody at the gym it was a brilliant experience meeting former champions and up and coming young boxer's , it made our holiday and it was worth our trip from England just visit the gym many thanks Les and Polly Wolverhampton England

Erin Prebil

Was here to watch my boxing coaches compete in the Master's tournament and was happy that Gleason's offers the option to work out for a day for people who aren't members. Clean facility, bigger than I expected with lots of equipment. Everyone was friendly and helpful and the memorabilia and art on the walls was interesting to see.

Alan vnt

(Translated by Google) Super home and great atmosphere. We feel we are in a legendary boxing gym where great legends have been trained! Filled with history and photos of legends a real boxing hall in the American style! BROOKLYN'S BOXING SALE! Not to be missed for the big and small boxing fan. Again thank you for the warm welcome! Super personal! (Original) Super acceuil et super atmosphère. On sent qu'on est dans une salle de boxe mythique où de grandes légendes se sont entraînées! Rempli d'histoire et de photos de légendes une vraie salle de boxe à l'américaine! LA SALE DE BOXE DE BROOKLYN! A ne pas manquer pour les petits et grands fan de boxe anglaise. Encore merci pour l'acceuil chaleureux! Super personnels!

Shah Alladin

Good Gym meet alot of famous boxers as they normally workout there. Gym is pricey. The trainers some are great some are horrible but you'll def learn boxing here quick.

Ryan Nevins

Gleason's is the best! It is filled with champions from all walks of life. It has a great staff and trainers who are eager to help. Whether your looking to compete or get in shape Gleason's provides a safe and healthy environment for all. I would recommend Gleason's to anyone!