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Sir Boxing Gym

Cerresso Fort opened Sir Boxing Gym in 2014 after enjoying the sport of boxing for much of his life. A St. Paul native, he was inspired to create a place where people of all ages could be active, learn self defense, compete and build community. When Cerresso and Georgia Fort purchased a historic building to relocate the gym, they hired Flannery Construction to resurrect the abandoned property so it could serve more people. New structural footings and columns were put in place to support the boxing equipment, and new storefront windows, bathrooms, gym flooring and an entry vestibule were also installed. Exterior brick was tuckpointed to match the look of the 1920 building. One year after this work was completed, the Forts hired Flannery Construction once more to collaborate on a basement buildout, which includes a new locker room, office and yoga space beneath the boxing gym – further broadening the reach and impact of the facility.