The 5th Street Gym (also known as World Famous 5th St. Gym) is a

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gym in

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. Now located in an alley on 5th Street, the gym originally operated from 1950 until its closure in 1993. The original owner trained notable fighters including

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. The gym was frequented by celebrities. Today, the gym is frequented by a variety of people, including notable fighters and local residents.

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