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Knott Street Boxing Club

Knott Street Boxing Club

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Knott St Boxing Club has operated out of Matt Dishman Community Center since 1951. The Community Cen

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Portland

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Boxing Studio

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(503) 823-3673

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77 NE Knott Street
Portland, OR
97212

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 7pm
Thursday 5pm - 7pm
Friday 5am - 7pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm