The Brooklyn Ink

Smokin’ Joe Remembered at Gleason’s Gym

Delen Parsley awoke at 5:30 this morning, and he just knew. “Yo,” he said to his wife laying next to him. “Joe Frazier passed away.” His wife refused to believe him. How could Delen know [...]

The Fighter: A Life in and Out of Boxing

By Abigail Ronck Michael Dominguez throws punches to stay alive. He has for all of his life. At 52 years old his nose looks like that of a pug, pushed in and dented. His mom [...]

Photo for 11/16/09: Foreman vs. Santos

Yuri Foreman, an Orthodox Jewish boxer raised in Brooklyn, became the first Jewish World Champion since 1932. On Saturday night in Las Vegas he defeated champion Daniel Santos to win the WBA Super Welterweight title. [...]

Audio Postcard from Gleason’s Gym

The legendary Gleason’s Gym has been in DUMBO since 1984. In that time, it’s seen the neighborhood flourish around it, while still maintaining it’s gritty, classic style. Ishita Singh sends this audio postcard from the [...]