SPORTS

Kronk gym steps back into the ring

Sylvia Steward-Williams, the President and CEO of the new Kronk Gym, and daughter of Emanuel Steward poses inside the new gym in Detroit, June 22, 2015. The belt was a memorial given to Emanuel Steward's family after his death.
Sylvia Steward-Williams, the President and CEO of the new Kronk Gym, and daughter of Emanuel Steward poses inside the new gym in Detroit, June 22, 2015. The belt was a memorial given to Emanuel Steward's family after his death.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Twelve-year-old Tharren Hill gets help wrapping his hands from world champion boxer Johnathon Banks.
Twelve-year-old Tharren Hill gets help wrapping his hands from world champion boxer Johnathon Banks.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Twelve-year-old Tharren Hill, of Detroit, grabs a pair of gloves from a closet.
Twelve-year-old Tharren Hill, of Detroit, grabs a pair of gloves from a closet.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Nine-year-old William Myhre (cq) gets help with his stance from amateur boxer Parviz Ali.
Nine-year-old William Myhre (cq) gets help with his stance from amateur boxer Parviz Ali.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Michael Howell trains to be a professional fighter inside the Kronk Gym.
Michael Howell trains to be a professional fighter inside the Kronk Gym.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
World champion boxer Johnathon Banks takes a breather while training boxers.
World champion boxer Johnathon Banks takes a breather while training boxers.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Seven-year-old Michael Nigohosian, of Berkley, gets help with his gloves from boxer Marlon Thomas.
Seven-year-old Michael Nigohosian, of Berkley, gets help with his gloves from boxer Marlon Thomas.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Seven-year-old Michael Nigohosian, of Berkley, spars with boxer Marlon Thomas.
Seven-year-old Michael Nigohosian, of Berkley, spars with boxer Marlon Thomas.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
World champion boxer Johnathon Banks works with local children in the ring.
World champion boxer Johnathon Banks works with local children in the ring.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Nine-year-old William Myhre works out with a speed bag.
Nine-year-old William Myhre works out with a speed bag.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News