The Brief
- The crash occurred overnight at Lightning’s Boxing Club, located at 5845 MacArthur Blvd.
- The owner of the club said the driver fled the scene before authorities arrived.
- An historic boxing ring, was used by boxing icon George Foreman during his 1980s comeback.
OAKLAND, Calif. – The owner of an Oakland boxing club is assessing the damage after a car crashed into his business early New Year’s Day, damaging a historic boxing ring once used by heavyweight champion George Foreman.
Overnight crash
What we know:
The crash happened overnight at Lightning’s Boxing Club along MacArthur Boulevard in East Oakland. The driver also struck another vehicle before crashing into the gym and fleeing the scene on foot, according to the club’s owner.
Kris Lopez, who co-owns the gym with his wife, Denise, said the impact was powerful.…