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Local boxing gym remembers boxing legend Muhammad Ali

Posted at 8:10 PM, Jun 04, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-04 23:34:16-04

CHESAPEAKE, Va.- A local boxing gym is talking about the impact icon Muhammad Ali had on their gym.

At 757 Boxing Club and fitness trainers say their mission is aligned with Ali's beliefs --teaching young kids who box at their gym that they're bigger than the sport. They say it's important to keep the spirit of Ali alive.

"If you're starting a gym, boxing gym, whatever, the first picture you're gonna hang up of any fighter, more than likely is gonna be a picture of Muhammad Ali. Any great quote you can think of coming from a fighter comes from Muhammad Ali," said trainer Shannon Brown.

Brown grew up watching Ali fight, and says his principles instilled in young boxers he trains now, are inspired by Muhammad Ali.