Gleason's Gym

[2] Owner Bruce Silverglade and Gleason's trainer Hector Roca co-authored the book The Gleason's Gym: Total Body Boxing Workout for Women, with a foreword by actor Hilary Swank (she famously thanked Hector Roca when she received her Oscar for her role in the boxing movie "Million Dollar Baby").

[3] There is a book called White Collar Boxing: One Man's Journey from the Office to the Ring, in which John E. Oden describes Gleason's Gym in Chapter 6.

[4] In 2015, part of episode 18, season 4, of the television comedy show "Impractical Jokers" took place at the gym.

[5] Gym owner Bruce Silverglade emphasizes inclusivity by creating a supportive environment that allows trans and nonbinary individuals to engage in boxing, fostering community, empowerment, and visibility within the sport.

The corner of Water and Adams streets was officially named "Gleason's Gym Way" during a special ceremony held that day.

Boxing ring at Gleason's Gym, 2012.
Gleason's Gym entrance on Water Street in DUMBO , 2019
Gleason's Way in DUMBO Brooklyn.