Johnny Tocco's Ringside Boxing Gym National Register Nomination
Las Vegas
Summary
The gym at 9 West Charleston, where world champions trained from the '60s through the '90s, moved one step closer to the National Register. Listing is largely honorary but could help the owner family pursue grants and adaptive reuse that keeps the gym's history alive.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded by a $12,200 state grant with $5,000 in previously approved city match; listing could make the property eligible for preservation grants.
The Tocco family, boxing historians, and anyone who values Las Vegas sports history.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Historic Preservation Commission - Oct 28, 2026
The gym at 9 West Charleston, where world champions trained from the '60s through the '90s, moved one step closer to the National Register. Listing is largely honorary but could help the owner family pursue grants and adaptive reuse that keeps the gym's history alive.
Historic Preservation Commission - Mar 25, 2026
The commission is helping fund a grant application to research and nominate Johnny Tocco's famous boxing gym to the National Register of Historic Places. This effort will document the gym's deep ties to boxing legends and community youth programs.
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