I've stumbled upon something extraordinary. I shouldn't even be saying anything, but I know I can trust you to keep this between us. It's going to sound crazy, but underneath the floorboard of the Smokey Hill Boxing Club, lies the best gin joint you could imagine. It must be some blocked off section of a tunnel below the old city, because it's built like a bunker. It can feel a bit claustrophobic, I'll grant you, but it also means folk can be as loud as they want and no one is going to hear.
Here's the secret-- In the alley behind Smokey Hill, there will be a worker what looks like he's taking break. He's intimidating, he's built like a boxer after all. He'll be next to an unmarked door that leads from the alley into what must be a storage room, full of old punching bags and equipment. Just approach him and mention you're hoping to see a sparring match. He'll inform you when the next match is open to the public. He'll also add that it's illegal to bet on the matches. Now it's your turn to mention that it seems like everything is illegal these days. If you do it right, he probably won't say anything, he'll just turn and head inside. But he'll leave the door open. Head in behind him and be sure to close the door behind you. He'll head down a flight of stairs to cluttered room--and here's the important part-- DO NOT FOLLOW UNTIL HE CALLS YOU DOWN. He does something down there, unlock and opens a door that's basically invisible once closed.
Remember, secrecy is the key! Promise you'll keep this under wraps? Things will go bad if it gets out I told you. And things will go bad for you if you mess these instructions up. So be sure to read them a few times!
Hoping to see you at a "sparring match" soon,
Albert
