5th Street Gym (Miami) - Revision history

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	==External Link==		==External Link==
	*[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/news/5th_street/5th_street_gym.html "Angelo Dundee's 5th Street Gym Reopens In Miami Beach" IBHOF.com, September 23 , 2010]		*[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/news/5th_street/5th_street_gym.html "Angelo Dundee's 5th Street Gym Reopens In Miami Beach" IBHOF.com, September 23 , 2010]
	*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/family-of-late-boxing-trainer-angelo-dundee-announces-new-direction-with-brand-224257681.html "Family Of Late Boxing Trainer Angelo Dundee Announces New Direction With Brand" PR Newswire, September 18, 2013]
	*[http://www.5thstgym.com/ "World Famous 5th St. Gym" official website]		*[http://www.5thstgym.com/ "World Famous 5th St. Gym" official website]

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	Angelo Dundee passed away in 2012 at age 90.		Angelo Dundee passed away in 2012 at age 90.

	Tsatas and Spencer moved the 5th St. Gym and named it the "World Famous 5th Street Gym" out of respect for Angelo's passing. The gym was at 1434 Alton Road in Miami Beach, until March 2018. That month, it was reported that Angelo's son, Jim Dundee, decided to terminate the licensing agreement with Angelo's name which reopened three years earlier. Dundee stated:		Tsatas and Spencer moved the 5th St. Gym and named it the "World Famous 5th Street Gym" out of respect for Angelo's passing.
	:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."

	The 5th St. Gym is currently located ~~back~~ on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many champions and contenders, as well as celebrities, who train there and people from all over the world still come and visit.		The 5th St. Gym is currently located on 5th St. at 1019 5th St, a few blocks from the original. Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym. Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many champions and contenders, as well as celebrities, who train there and people from all over the world still come and visit. The gym currently houses over 10 professional undefeated fighters, 3 world champions and the newest BKFC 155lb champion Luis Palomino.

	==External Link==		==External Link==

Tomtsatas at 19:39, 6 May 2018

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	:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."		:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."

	The 5th St. Gym is currently located back on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. ~~dino~~ Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many ~~cham[oons~~ and contenders as well as celebrities who train there and people from all over the world still come and visit.		The 5th St. Gym is currently located back on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many champions and contenders, as well as celebrities, who train there and people from all over the world still come and visit.

	==External Link==		==External Link==

Tomtsatas at 19:37, 6 May 2018

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	:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."		:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."

	The 5th St. Gym is currently located back on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many cham[oons and contenders as well as ~~celebriries~~ who train there and ~~peopl~~ from all over the world still come and visit.		The 5th St. Gym is currently located back on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many cham[oons and contenders as well as celebrities who train there and people from all over the world still come and visit.

	==External Link==		==External Link==

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	The 5th Street Gym reopened at its original location in September 2010. The [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] reported:		The 5th Street Gym reopened at its original location in September 2010. The [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] reported:
	:"Nearly 60 years after it first opened, and 17 years after it was torn down in 1993, the famous gym is now back. Angelo Dundee, along with partners ~~Matt Baiamonte~~, Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas unveiled the modern facility with fanfare as many members of the boxing community helped Dundee and company cut the red ribbon to officially signal the rebirth of the gym."		:"Nearly 60 years after it first opened, and 17 years after it was torn down in 1993, the famous gym is now back. Angelo Dundee, along with partners, Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas unveiled the modern facility with fanfare as many members of the boxing community helped Dundee and company cut the red ribbon to officially signal the rebirth of the gym." The gym was re-opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer with Angelo's blessing. The gym began training such champions as David Haye, Bernard Hopkins, Lucian Bute, Anthony and Andre Direll, and many celebrities such as Adriana Lima, LeBron James and Dave Chapelle.
			Angelo Dundee passed away in 2012 at age 90.

	Angelo Dundee ~~passed away~~ in ~~2012 at age 90~~.		Tsatas and Spencer moved the 5th St. Gym and named it the "World Famous 5th Street Gym" out of respect for Angelo's passing. The gym was at 1434 Alton Road in Miami Beach, until March 2018. That month, it was reported that Angelo's son, Jim Dundee, decided to terminate the licensing agreement with Angelo's name which reopened three years earlier. Dundee stated:
			:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."

	~~Tsatas and Spencer opened a new gym called "World Famous~~ 5th ~~Street~~ Gym" at ~~1434 Alton Road in Miami Beach in September 2013. That month, it was reported that Angelo's son, Jim Dundee, decided to terminate the licensing agreement which saw the~~ 5th ~~Street Gym reopen three years earlier~~. ~~Dundee stated:~~		The 5th St. Gym is currently located back on 5th St. at 1019 5th St. dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas still own the gym.Fighters and celebrities from all over the world still come to get a glimpse of the history and the training. Currently the gym has many cham[oons and contenders as well as celebriries who train there and peopl from all over the world still come and visit.
	~~:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that~~ the gym ~~was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit~~. ~~After much soul-searching, I sent a cease~~ and ~~desist letter~~ to ~~all parties involved,~~ and ~~effectively terminated~~ the ~~agreement on May 1 of this year~~. ~~I want to make clear that~~ the ~~'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas~~ and ~~Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee,~~ the ~~Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte~~."

	==External Link==		==External Link==

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	[[file:36052 160430873984133 112628802097674 446319 2410778 n.jpg\|right\|~~300px~~\|thumb]]		[[File:Ali Dundee 5th st gym.jpg\|right\|325px\|thumb\|Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) and Angelo Dundee at the 5th St. Gym in 1961.]]
			[[file:36052 160430873984133 112628802097674 446319 2410778 n.jpg\|right\|325px\|thumb\|Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee, Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas at the reopening of the 5th St. Gym in 2010.]]

	The ~~'''~~5th Street Gym'~~'', located~~ at ~~555~~ Washington, Miami Beach, Florida~~, got its start in 1950 when~~ [[Chris Dundee]] ~~began promoting big time boxing in Miami Beach. It quickly became the celebrated "University of Boxing," overseen by Chris, the “Wizard of Oz,” and his brother Angelo, the “Prince of Oz~~.”		The 5th Street Gym has been called "the world's most famous gym." It opened in 1950 at the corner of 5th Street and Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, Florida. The gym was owned and operated by [[Chris Dundee]].

	The gym was also a magnet for a wide range of international celebrities including [[Joe Louis]], [[Rocky Marciano]], comedian Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra, [[Sylvester Stallone]], and ~~a myriad of others who were absorbed into the gym’s legendary mystique~~. ~~Boxing people~~ the ~~world over sent their fighters to be trained at~~ the ~~5th St. gym. Every possible thing that could be taught about this grim profession~~ of boxing ~~was taught by~~ the ~~Wizard. It originally lasted around four decades and created countless world champions, such as [[Carmen Basilio]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Muhammad Ali]]~~.		Dundee started managing boxers in 1928 and began promoting fights in 1932. In 1950, with the completion of the Miami Beach Convention Center, Dundee moved his base of operations from New York City to Miami Beach and promoted boxing and wrestling at the Convention Center for 27 years.

	~~This gym helped shape~~ the ~~history of Miami Beach. The gym became a tourist attraction in the decayed streets as the money had moved north to the Fountain Bleu and Eden Roc. As shabby~~ and ~~unkempt the area was, the gym simply belonged~~.		His brother, [[Angelo Dundee]], trained numerous world champions at the 5th Street Gym, including [[Muhammad Ali]], [[Sugar Ray Leonard]], [[Carmen Basilio]], [[Luis Manuel Rodriguez]], [[Willie Pastrano]], [[Sugar Ramos]], [[Jimmy Ellis]] and [[Ralph Dupas]].

	~~It has taken many years, but once again the~~ gym ~~has come alive. The original concrete is gone. But Tom Tsatas~~, ~~Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened~~ the ~~gym. With the guidance~~ and ~~blessing of~~ Angelo ~~and his son, Jimmy~~ Dundee, the ~~gym once again is resurrected in~~ its ~~original location at 5th and Washington. Baiamonte~~, ~~Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé, is~~ the ~~direct lineage for~~ the ~~gym~~. ~~Spencer,~~ who ~~has lived his life in the gym and~~ trained ~~under current world renowned trainer [[Freddy Roach]]~~, ~~is there side by side to condition~~, ~~work corners~~, ~~and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning~~, ~~boxing~~ and a ~~new found sport~~ of ~~MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tsatas, who coincidentally shares~~ the ~~same birthday with Muhammad Ali (January 17th), uses his passion for boxing~~ to ~~take on the insurmountable task of reviving the gym~~.		The gym was nicknamed "Oz," Chris Dundee the "Wizard of Oz" and Angelo Dundee the "Prince of Oz."

			In its heyday, the 5th Street Gym was the place to be. In addition to many of the world’s top fighters who trained there, celebrities were always plentiful among its visitors. Malcolm X, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra and Jackie Gleason are just a few of the many iconic figures to have made their presence felt.

	The gym has already had celebrities such as actor Matt Damon and comedian Dave Chapelle training there, as well as WBA Heavyweight Champion [[David Haye]], [[Fres Oquendo]], [[Lucian Bute]], [[George Groves]], Anthony and Andre Direll, and Melissa Hernandez. ~~Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito~~, ~~and others~~.		The gym was torn down in 1993. Five years later, Chris Dundee died at age 91.

	~~See also~~, ''Tales from the 5th St. Gym'' by [[~~Ferdie Pacheco~~]]		Dr. [[Ferdie Pacheco]], who worked with Angelo Dundee and many of his fighters at the gym, wrote a book titled ''Tales from the 5th Street Gym: Ali, the Dundees, and Miami's Golden Age of Boxing''. It was published in March 2010.

			The 5th Street Gym reopened at its original location in September 2010. The [[International Boxing Hall of Fame]] reported:
			:"Nearly 60 years after it first opened, and 17 years after it was torn down in 1993, the famous gym is now back. Angelo Dundee, along with partners Matt Baiamonte, Dino Spencer and Tom Tsatas unveiled the modern facility with fanfare as many members of the boxing community helped Dundee and company cut the red ribbon to officially signal the rebirth of the gym."

			Angelo Dundee passed away in 2012 at age 90.

			Tsatas and Spencer opened a new gym called "World Famous 5th Street Gym" at 1434 Alton Road in Miami Beach in September 2013. That month, it was reported that Angelo's son, Jim Dundee, decided to terminate the licensing agreement which saw the 5th Street Gym reopen three years earlier. Dundee stated:
			:"With great sorrow, I felt it best to move in a different direction, as I felt that the gym was being managed in the manner my father wouldn't deem fit. After much soul-searching, I sent a cease and desist letter to all parties involved, and effectively terminated the agreement on May 1 of this year. I want to make clear that the 'World Famous 5th Street Gym' that is being opened by Tom Tsatas and Dino Spencer on Miami Beach is in no way affiliated with my father Angelo Dundee, the Dundee family, nor with my father's protege Matt Baiamonte."

			==External Link==
			*[http://www.ibhof.com/pages/news/5th_street/5th_street_gym.html "Angelo Dundee's 5th Street Gym Reopens In Miami Beach" IBHOF.com, September 23 , 2010]
			*[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/family-of-late-boxing-trainer-angelo-dundee-announces-new-direction-with-brand-224257681.html "Family Of Late Boxing Trainer Angelo Dundee Announces New Direction With Brand" PR Newswire, September 18, 2013]
			*[http://www.5thstgym.com/ "World Famous 5th St. Gym" official website]

















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			The '''5th Street Gym''', located at 555 Washington, Miami Beach, Florida, got its start in 1950 when [[Chris Dundee]] began promoting big time boxing in Miami Beach. It quickly became the celebrated "University of Boxing," overseen by Chris, the “Wizard of Oz,” and his brother Angelo, the “Prince of Oz.”

	5th St. ~~Gym 305-763-8110 555 Washington Miami Beach~~, FL. ~~33139~~		The gym was also a magnet for a wide range of international celebrities including [[Joe Louis]], [[Rocky Marciano]], comedian Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra, [[Sylvester Stallone]], and a myriad of others who were absorbed into the gym’s legendary mystique. Boxing people the world over sent their fighters to be trained at the 5th St. gym. Every possible thing that could be taught about this grim profession of boxing was taught by the Wizard. It originally lasted around four decades and created countless world champions, such as [[Carmen Basilio]], [[Willie Pastrano]], and [[Muhammad Ali]].

	~~The 5th St. Gym got its start in 1950 when Chris Dundee began promoting big time boxing in~~ Miami Beach~~. It quickly became the celebrated University of Boxing, overseen by Chris, the “Wizard of Oz”, and his brother Angelo, the “Prince of Oz”~~. The gym ~~was also~~ a magnet for a wide range of international celebrities including Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Jackie Gleason, Malcolm X, The Beatles, Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra, Sylvester Stallone, and a myriad of others who were absorbed into the ~~gym’s legendary mystique. Boxing people~~ the ~~world over sent their fighters~~ to ~~be trained at~~ the ~~5th St~~. gym. Every possible thing that could be taught about this grim profession of boxing was taught by the Wizard. It originally lasted around four decades and created countless world champions, such as Carmen Basilio, Willie Pastrano and the ~~greatest of them all~~, ~~Cassius Clay-who then became~~ the ~~ubiquitous Muhammad Ali. He still remains the shining accomplishment of Oz (5th St. Gym)~~.		This gym helped shape the history of Miami Beach. The gym became a tourist attraction in the decayed streets as the money had moved north to the Fountain Bleu and Eden Roc. As shabby and unkempt the area was, the gym simply belonged.

	It ~~helped shape~~ the ~~history of Miami Beach~~. It is ~~synonymous with~~ the ~~history~~ of ~~Miami Beach for what it was~~ and ~~will become~~ once again~~. The gym became a tourist attraction~~ in ~~the decayed streets as the money had moved north the Fountain Bleu~~ and ~~Eden Roc~~. ~~The biggest names~~ and ~~fighters paraded through this magical~~ gym ~~known as 5th St Gym; Ali~~, ~~Basilio~~, ~~Griffilth~~, ~~Arche Moore~~, ~~Willie Pep~~, ~~Sonny Liston~~, ~~Roberto Duran~~. ~~The list is infinite. As shabby and unkempt~~ the ~~area was~~, the gym ~~simply belonged~~.		It has taken many years, but once again the gym has come alive. The original concrete is gone. But Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened the gym. With the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé, is the direct lineage for the gym. Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer [[Freddy Roach]], is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (January 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the gym.

	~~It has taken many years, but once again the~~ gym has ~~come alive. The Wizard is gone. The original concrete is gone. Ali~~ and ~~Pacheco have aged along with the Prince. However~~, ~~magic is magic-~~ and ~~the love of boxing goes on. The rebirth of the 5th St. Gym will continue to keep its spirit alive. With perhaps a few more strong years remaining~~, ~~the energy~~ and ~~legacy of~~ Ali, ~~Basilio~~, ~~Angelo Dundee~~, ~~and Ferdie Pacheco will~~, ~~too~~, ~~live on~~.		The gym has already had celebrities such as actor Matt Damon and comedian Dave Chapelle training there, as well as WBA Heavyweight Champion [[David Haye]], [[Fres Oquendo]], [[Lucian Bute]], [[George Groves]], Anthony and Andre Direll, and Melissa Hernandez. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito, and others.

	~~Tom Tsatas~~, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.		See also, ''Tales from the 5th St. Gym'' by [[Ferdie Pacheco]]

	* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach 555 Washington (305) 763-8110

	~~BOOKS:~~ Tales from the 5th St. Gym by Ferdie Pacheco



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	Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.		Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.

	* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach		* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach 555 Washington (305) 763-8110

	BOOKS: Tales from the 5th St. Gym by Ferdie Pacheco		BOOKS: Tales from the 5th St. Gym by Ferdie Pacheco

Tomtsatas at 15:23, 16 June 2011

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	It has taken many years, but once again the gym has come alive. The Wizard is gone. The original concrete is gone. Ali and Pacheco have aged along with the Prince. However, magic is magic- and the love of boxing goes on. The rebirth of the 5th St. Gym will continue to keep its spirit alive. With perhaps a few more strong years remaining, the energy and legacy of Ali, Basilio, Angelo Dundee, and Ferdie Pacheco will, too, live on.		It has taken many years, but once again the gym has come alive. The Wizard is gone. The original concrete is gone. Ali and Pacheco have aged along with the Prince. However, magic is magic- and the love of boxing goes on. The rebirth of the 5th St. Gym will continue to keep its spirit alive. With perhaps a few more strong years remaining, the energy and legacy of Ali, Basilio, Angelo Dundee, and Ferdie Pacheco will, too, live on.

	Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem ~~richardson~~, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.		Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem Richardson, Bert Sugar, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.

	* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach		* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach

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	It has taken many years, but once again the gym has come alive. The Wizard is gone. The original concrete is gone. Ali and Pacheco have aged along with the Prince. However, magic is magic- and the love of boxing goes on. The rebirth of the 5th St. Gym will continue to keep its spirit alive. With perhaps a few more strong years remaining, the energy and legacy of Ali, Basilio, Angelo Dundee, and Ferdie Pacheco will, too, live on.		It has taken many years, but once again the gym has come alive. The Wizard is gone. The original concrete is gone. Ali and Pacheco have aged along with the Prince. However, magic is magic- and the love of boxing goes on. The rebirth of the 5th St. Gym will continue to keep its spirit alive. With perhaps a few more strong years remaining, the energy and legacy of Ali, Basilio, Angelo Dundee, and Ferdie Pacheco will, too, live on.

	Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the ~~like~~ of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem richardson, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.		Tom Tsatas, Dino Spencer and Matt Baiamonte re-opened Oz; with the guidance and blessing of Angelo and his son, Jimmy Dundee, the gym once again is resurrected in its original location at 5th and Washington. Matt Baiamonte, Angelo Dundee’s chief trainer and protégé is the direct lineage for the gym. Dino Spencer, who has lived his life in the gym and trained under current world renowned trainer Freddy Roach, is there side by side to condition, work corners, and teach a new crop and changed generation the art of conditioning, boxing and a new found sport of MMA to youth, women and new-comers. Finally, Tom Tsatas, who coincidentally shares the same birthday with Muhammad Ali (Jan 17th), uses his passion for boxing to take on the insurmountable task of reviving the marvel that is the 5th St. Gym-thus, sustaining the legacy of its predecessor. Although Cassius Clay or The Wizard Chris Dundee can never be replaced, for there can only ever be one of each, the world is sure to see a new line of acomplished fighters emerge from the 5th St. Gym. This new Oz trio will use the surreal energy of the living legends of Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali, and Ferdie Pacheco to uphold the memory of some of the greatest individuals in boxing history. The gym has already had celebrities such as Matt Damen and Dave Chepelle training at the famous gym as well as the likes of WBA Heavyweight Champ David Haye, Fres Oquendo, Lucian Bute, George Groves, Anthony and Andre Direll and Melissa Hernandez training there. Visitors have included Muhammad Ali, Shannon Briggs, Nazeem richardson, Glen Johnson, Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini, Emanuel Steward, Floyd Mayweather, Antonio Margarito and many many others. The gym is open to beginners, amateurs, pros, soccer mom's and weekend warriors. On any given day you can see glimpses of the original as Muhammad Ali, Angelo Dundee and Ferdie Pacheco can stroll in there unannounced to live the memories of the magic known as 5th St. Gym.

	* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach		* Located at 5th Street and Washington Avenue on South Beach