An Etobicoke boxing club is vowing to mount a Rocky-like comeback after it was badly damaged in a break-and-enter and arson early Wednesday morning.
Toronto police tell CityNews they were called to the Kingsway Boxing Club at 265 Norseman Street, just before 4 a.m.
Officers arrived to find the gym on fire.
Toronto Fire crews were summoned and doused the blaze. No injuries were reported.
Jamar Brown, 30, and Rahiem Williams, 18, both of Toronto, were arrested and charged with break-and-enter and arson.
The boxing club sent out an email to members saying the Norseman location will be temporarily closed, with classes switching to its other location at 3046 Bloor Street West while repairs are made.
“Most importantly, everyone is safe,” the note reads. “While the damage to our facility is extensive, our team is strong, and our commitment to our community remains unshaken.”
The message said they’re hopeful they can be back up and running within a week.
“Together, we will come back stronger.”