5TH STREET GYM ORIGINAL USED & SIGNED PUNCHING BAG (SIGNED BY ANGELO DUNDEE-BECKETT LOA)

JO Sports Inc.

Regular price $3,500.00

HISTORY: The 5th Street Gym (also known as World Famous 5th St. Gym) is a boxing gym in Miami Beach, Florida. Now located in an alley on 5th Street, the gym originally operated from 1950 until its closure in 1993. Angelo Dundee trained notable fighters there including Cassius Clay/Muhammad Ali. The gym was frequented by celebrities. Today, the gym is frequented by a variety of people, including notable fighters and local residents. Offered here is an original boxing speed punching bag used at the 5th Street Gym which has been signed by Angelo Dundee. LOA from Angelo Dundee on the punching bag itself. LOA from Beckett on the Angelo Dundee signature.

FULL DESCRIPTION: This is an original, tan colored, leather speed punching bag. Includes the original laces and mount. No manufacturer's label. Signed across one panel, "Angelo Dundee 5th St. Gym." Well worn with a bit of flaking to the surface of the leather. Deflated. No holes or tears. Approximately 15" long. LOA from Beckett on the Angelo Dundee signature. LOA from Angelo Dundee on the bag which he attests is original from the 5th Street Gym and also on his signature on the bag. Our first offering from this historical gym.

Size: 15" long

Condition: Very Good