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03/11/2008 Archived Entry: "Warehouse, Chicagoland’s Largest Boxing Gym, Hosts Amateur Boxing Show March 15th"
Warehouse, Chicagoland’s Largest Boxing Gym, Hosts Amateur Boxing Show March 15th
Press Release
Undefeated cruiserweight prospect Aaron Williams (left) works the mitts with Albert Falcon at Warehouse
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.--Chicagoland’s largest and #1 boxing gym, Warehouse Gym and Boxing Club, Highland Park, IL, will be hosting “March Madness,” Saturday, March 15th at 7:00pm.
There are 12 scheduled bouts that include boxers of all ages and experience levels.
Doors open at 5:00 pm, with the first bout starting at 7:00 pm. Admission is $30.00. There will be live music, food and refreshments.
Boasting 20,000 square feet (almost four times the size of its nearest competitor), Warehouse has been the choice of champions for more than 20 years. There is a 1,200 square foot weight training area that includes free weights, machines, stationary bikes and treadmills.
Additionally, there is an indoor soccer field and basketball court. Both are open to gym members and available for rent to teams and area programs.
Warehouse Gym & Boxing Club was founded by Albert Falcon. Falcon is a former world rated power lifter and a 3-time Ringside National Super Heavyweight Champion.
Falcon has trained and managed several amateur and professional champions. He and trainer/manager Patrick Doljanin currently manage hot Cruiserweight prospect Aaron Williams (16-0, 11 KO’s), recently profiled in Ring Magazine, and world rated contender Joey Spina (20-1, 15 KO’s).
Warehouse Gym and Boxing Club is located at 1586 Old Deerfield Road Highland Park, IL, in Chicagoland’s beautiful North Shore. Warehouse provides a safe, friendly training environment for the entire family.
Former WBC Continental America’s Cruiserweight Champion and Kickboxing World Champion, Jason Robinson, heads the Warehouse coaching staff.
Warehouse Gym was recently featured on the MTV series, “Made.” Please visit MTV.com to view the replay schedule.
This past fall, the Ukraine Boxing team trained at Warehouse as they prepared for the World Amateur Boxing Championships.
Former WBO Heavyweight Champion Lamon Brewster trained at Warehouse as he prepared for his one-round demolition of Andrew Golota in Chicago.
In addition to boxers, Warehouse is home to some of the Chicago Bears. Fullback Jason McKee is one of many Bears who credit Warehouse for helping them get into shape for the grueling NFL season. Additionally, 1985 Super Bowl fullback, Matt Suey, is a regular at Warehouse.
“Simpson’s” creator Sam Simon has also honed his pugilistic skills at Warehouse.
Warehouse Gym and Boxing Club, Chicagoland's largest boxing gym, is at 1586 Old Deerfield Road in Highland Park.
Located in the upscale North Shore, Warehouse Gym & Boxing Club is only a 30-minute drive from downtown Chicago and provides a safe and friendly back-drop to learn the sweet science.
Warehouse offers boxing lessons for all ages and levels, for both men and women. In addition to boxing, Warehouse offers core, flexibility, strength and conditioning courses. For more information and to schedule a free, one-day visit, call Warehouse Gym & Boxing Club at 847-831-0723.
