Atlantic City Boxing
By: William Holmes, Ringside Bellator does well in Atlantic City, and it is obvious by the number of times that they have come to Atlantic City in the past two years that they appreciate the pro MMA crowd in the …
Bellator 68 Weigh-In Results – From Caesars - May 10th, 2012
Atlantic City, New Jersey. – The Bellator 68 weigh-ins have been completed from Atlantic City, New Jersey in preparation for Bellator’s Friday night event at Caesars Atlantic City, which features the Featherweight Tournament Finals between Daniel Straus and Marlon Sandro. …
Dana White Credits Donald Trump With UFC’s Success in Atlantic City - May 7th, 2012
From MMAJunkie.com “It’s actually kind of fun for me (to return to Atlantic City),” said UFC President Dana White. “I’m happy about that because that’s where we started. When we first bought this company, no venues would even take us. …
Yusef Mack Proves He’s Still a Contender, Webster Digs Deep for Victory - April 28th, 2012
By: William Holmes Nadal Promotions in conjuncture with KEA Boxing gave Atlantic City taste of boxing before tomorrow’s Light Heavyweight Championship bout. The main event featured a bout between two men looking for another shot at gold, and the co-main …
Chuck Mussachio Fights Bill Baily At Ballys May 19 - April 27th, 2012
Atlantic City, NJ—Light-heavyweight Chuck Mussachio is back in action Saturday evening, May 19 when he takes on Bill Bailey in a scheduled eight-round contest in the Grand Ballroom of Bally’s Atlantic City. Topping the seven-fight card is a scheduled 10-round …
Finish Bernard Hopkins? Chad Dawson Better Study How to Destroy Zombies - April 27th, 2012
By Ivan G. Goldman Bernard Hopkins was already a geezer a dozen years ago. In boxer years he’s gone well past geezer-hood into zombie territory. So I Googled it and learned the best way to finish off a zombie. Apparently …
Bellator 68 from Caesars Atlantic City Stacked with International, National and local standouts - April 26th, 2012
Bellator Featherweight Tourney Finals and Bantamweight Semifinal on tap at Caesars Bellator Fighting Championships makes its return to the Garden State on Friday, May 11 with a talent-filled fight card from Caesars Atlantic City. The night will feature a Bellator …
“Once And For All: Hopkins vs. Dawson” Media Roundtable Quotes - April 26th, 2012
Bernard Hopkins, WBC & Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “I’m a throw back. I live in a time where it is so microwavable that there is no time to cook, season, chop or marinate any more. I’m the last …
Dee Lee Promotions Presents “Summer Super Brawl” at Tropicana June 1 - April 25th, 2012
Dee Lee Promotions, LLC. in association with the Tropicana Casino and Resort presents hard hitting Dennis “The Assassin” Hasson (13-0-0/5 ko’s) vs George “The Rooster” Armenta (14-8-0/11 ko’s) in a 10 round super middleweight “Summer Super Brawl” on Friday, June …
HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins – Greatest Hits - April 23rd, 2012
Take a look back at the historic career of Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins vs Dawson II happens Saturday, April 28 on HBO
Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson “The Rematch” Press Conference Video - April 22nd, 2012
The oldest fighter in boxing history to win a world title, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins and former World Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson will meet again to settle their heated fued following their October 2011 bout, which was originally scored as …
Additional Tickets Available For Hopkins vs Dawson - April 18th, 2012
ADDITIONAL TICKETS OPEN FOR “ONCE AND FOR ALL: HOPKINS VS. DAWSON” AS DEMAND FROM FANS CONTINUES TO BUILD Atlantic City (April 18)…Due to astronomical demand for tickets for “Once and For All: Hopkins vs. Dawson” at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic …
Peltz Boxing Live Report: Wilson Smashes Taylor With 12th Round KO - April 15th, 2012
By: William Holmes You can smell it in the air, boxing season is almost here. Photo Credits: Chris Toney I know, technically there is no “boxing” season, but with Hopkins vs. Dawson, Mayweather vs. Cotto, and Pacquiao vs. Bradley on …
Bellator 65 Live Report: Eduardo Dantas Dominates to Become New Bantamweight Champion - April 13th, 2012
By: William Holmes Just because it’s not the UFC, doesn’t mean it’s not exciting, and it doesn’t mean they don’t have high caliber fighters. Eduardo Dantas is a high caliber fighter. Atlantic City has quietly become a second home for …
Stacked undercard headed to Boardwalk Hall As Atlantic City hosts Bellator 65 on April 13 - April 10th, 2012
When Bellator Fighting Championships makes its first trip of the season to Atlantic City, it brings with it a loaded fight card including a Bantamweight Title Fight headlined by Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Zach Makovsky and challenger Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas, …
Qa’id Muhammad and Joel De La Paz from AC are fighting in Newark 4/18 - April 5th, 2012
Two of the finest prospects from Atlantic City will be on display on Wednesday night April 18th as undefeated Qa’id Muhammad and Joel De La Paz will be featured in separate bouts at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, New …
Omar Sheika To Battle Yusaf Mack, Night Before Hopkins Fight at Resorts - April 2nd, 2012
On Friday night April 27th, The biggest boxing weekend in Atlantic City kicks off with an important USBA Title clash when Omar Sheika takes on Yusaf Mack. The show is promoted by Nedal Abuhumoud’s Nedal’s Promotions and Andre Kut’s KEA …
Mariusz Wach and Artur Szpilka Walk Tall in Atlantic City - March 25th, 2012
By Johnny Walker, reporting from Atlantic City It was an afternoon to celebrate at the Resorts Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey yesterday for a raucous, packed house of Polish fight fans, as both Mariusz “The Viking” Wach …
Farah Ennis Out Lastest Dion Savage in A Great Fight in AC - March 20th, 2012
This past Saturday night at Bally’s in Atlantic City, Farah Ennis outlasted Dion Savage in a spirited ten round Super Middleweight bout that highlighted a seven bout card that was promoted by John Lynch’s Pound 4 Pound Promotions and can …
Tapia, Alejo, Farrell, & Bentley In Action In AC Saturday - March 15th, 2012
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 15, 2012)—This Saturday night four members of Pound 4 Pound Promotions stable will be in action as part of a big night of action at Ballys in Atlantic City. In the main event, Farah Ennis (18-1, …
Unbeaten heavyweight Mariusz Wach takes on Tye Fields, on Atlantic City card - March 14th, 2012
Unbeaten heavyweight Mariusz Wach takes on Tye Fields, on Atlantic City card PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 6, 2012) – Contrary to popular belief, the heavyweight division is alive and well in professional boxing, and Classic Entertainment & Sports is ready to …
Osnel Charles Ends Layoff Against Chris Finley 4/14 at Ballys - March 13th, 2012
Atlantic City, NJ—Lightweight Osnel Charles, of Atlantic City, makes his first start in 10 months when he boxes Chris Finley, of Detroit, MI, in the scheduled six-round semifinal on Saturday evening, April 14, at Bally’s Atlantic City. Topping the seven-fight …
Farah Ennis To Take On Dion Savage 3/17 At Ballys - March 5th, 2012
On Saturday night March 17th an outstanding night of boxing returns to Ballys in Atlantic City when John Lynch’s Pound for Pound Promotions presents returns featuring once beaten Super Middleweight Farah Ennis taking on Dion Savage in a ten round …
Peltz Boxing Results: MMA Champion Wins Pro Debut, Cruz Defeats Conyers In a War - February 25th, 2012
By: William Holmes, Ringside Peltz Boxing brought a card filled with local talent to Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City featuring a main event with undefeated welterweight Ronald Cruz. The undercard featured the pro debut of Jeff Lentz, a professional MMA …
Casino Legend Dennis Gomes – Dead at 68 – Had Big Impact on MMA - February 25th, 2012
by Charles Jay Just a couple of days ago, somebody died who had more of an impact on the sport of mixed martial arts than you may be aware. Dennis Gomes ran a lot of casinos, in both of the …
Official Announcement: Bernard Hopkins vs Chad Dawson 2 in AC - February 22nd, 2012
WBC The oldest fighter in boxing history to win a world title, Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins, and former World Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson will meet again to settle their heated feud following their October 2011 bout, which was originally scored …
Two Big Heavyweight Cards on March 24 in Brooklyn and Atlantic City - February 14th, 2012
By Johnny Walker So the heavyweight division is dead, you say? The joke’s on you, pal. Don’t believe everything you read (just what you read on Boxing Insider, where we still love the heavyweights). On March 24, fans of the …
Bellator Returns To AC 4/13, Makovsky vs Dantas Headlines - February 10th, 2012
After a spectacular run through the Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament, Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (@Dudantas22) has earned his world title shot. With victories over Wilson Reis, Ed West and the explosive Olympian Alexis Vila, Dantas is just a win away …
Atlantic City: The Rebirth of the East Coast Fight Capital - February 9th, 2012
By: William Holmes The first boxing match to ever be held at the legendary Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City was on July 26, 1929. During boxing’s golden years, it was not uncommon for reporters to cover approximately a hundred fights …
Bernard Hopkins and his “Boardwalk Empire” - February 9th, 2012
by Hans Olson “Wanna see how I do business? Show your face again in Atlantic City.”-Nucky Thompson, Boardwalk Empire On April 28th, Bernard Hopkins will defend his WBC Light Heavyweight Championship in Atlantic City against “Bad” Chad Dawson. It’ll be …
Super Brawl I Results: Chazz Witherspoon Wins IBS Belt by Vicious KO, Spivey Impressive in Stoppage - February 4th, 2012
By: William Holmes Dee Lee Promotions brought an action packed card to the Tropicana in Atlantic City featuring local Philadelphia Heavyweight Chazz Witherspoon and longtime veteran Dorin Spivey. The showroom in the Tropicana was packed and the crowd was raucous. …
Team Snooki Boxing Results: Hyland Brothers Go 2-1 - January 29th, 2012
By: William Holmes “Thank you, enjoy the fights!” were the only words the crowd heard from Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi throughout the whole night. The weights listed on the official bout sheet did not match up with the weight classes the …
Team Snooki Boxing: Creating New Fans - January 25th, 2012
By: William Holmes The mere mention of Nicole Polizzi, aka Snooki, promoting boxing to the diehard fan leaves them baffled and confused. What does Snooki, known for her wild party girl antics on MTV’s the Jersey Shore, know about boxing? …
The Hyland Brothers Highlight The Debut of Team Snooki Boxing Sat At Resorts - January 25th, 2012
THE HYLAND BROTHERS HIGHLIGHT THE DEBUT OF TEAM SNOOKI BOXING THIS SATURDAY NIGHT AT RESORTS IN ATLANTIC CITY PLUS HEAVYWEIGHT SENSATION DERRIC ROSSY AND UNDEFEATED STARS JOHN THOMPSON, JOEY DAWEJKO & CHAZZ MCDOWELL New York, NY – January 25, 2012 …
Garrett Wilson Returns Feb 25 at Ballys - January 24th, 2012
Atlantic City, NJ—USBA cruiserweight champion Garrett Wilson returns to action when he takes on fellow-Philadelphian Pedro Martinez in a scheduled eight-round contest on Saturday evening, Feb. 25, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City. First fight is 7.30 pm. …
Carl Froch & Andre Ward Pre Fight Media Interview - December 6th, 2011
In anticipation of one of the most significant fights in the history of the Super Middleweight Division, Super Six World Boxing Classic Finalists Andre Ward and Carl Froch held a media conference call to discuss the Super Six World Boxing …
John Lennox To Take On Jeremiah Witherspoon on Super 6 Undercard - December 6th, 2011
On Saturday night December 17th , one beaten Heavyweight prospect will be back in action when he takes on Jeremiah Witherspoon as part of one of the biggest boxing shows of the year in Atlantic City. The bout, which will …
Bellator Fighting Championships 59: Pitbull Retires Pellegrino, Dantas Wins Tournament - November 26th, 2011
By: William Holmes Newly Viacom owned property Bellator Fighting Championships comes back to Atlantic City to close out their fifth season. After last week’s thrilling lightweight title upset of Michael Chandler over Eddie Alvarez, tonight’s card will have a lot …
Andre Ward Open Work out Quotes & Photos - November 21st, 2011
ANDRE WARDS OPEN WORK OUT QUOTES AND PHOTOS WBA super middleweight champ Andre Ward (24-0, 13 KOs), trainer Virgil Hunter, and promoter Dan Goossen hosted members of the media at King’s Gym in Oakland, CA on Friday to discuss how …
NABA Lightweight Championship Feb. 4 at Tropicana Casino - November 15th, 2011
DEE LEE PROMOTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE TROPICANA CASINO AND RESORT PRESENT: Super Brawl I NABA LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Dorin Spivey (39-6-0/29 KO’s) vs. Victor Vasquez (14-5-1/7 KO’s) SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2012 Atlantic City, NJ (Nov. 15, 2011) – Dee Lee …
Heavyweight John Lennox scored Decision in AC last Weekend - November 2nd, 2011
This past Friday night at Ballys in Atlantic City, Heavyweight John Lennox scored a four round unanimous decision over Donnie Crawford as part of the undercard to the SHO BOX main event between Ossie Duran and Brandon Gonzales. Lennox, who …
Patrick Majewski to now face Jose Miguel Torres - November 2nd, 2011
Patrick “The Machine” Majewski, who was originally set to face Dionisio Miranda in his co-featured bout on Global Boxing Promotions’ “November Reign” on Saturday, November 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., will now face another Colombian knockout …
Live Report: ShoBox Results From Ballys – Gonzales vs. Duran - October 28th, 2011
By: William Holmes Goossen Tutor Promotions comes to Atlantic City to showcase a middleweight matchup between undefeated Brandon Gonzales and New Jersey native Ossie Duran from Bally’s casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The televised portion of this card also features …
ShoBox Weigh In Results from Ballys: Brandon Gonzalalez, Ossie Duran, Molina, Reyes - October 27th, 2011
Friday, Oct. 28, Bally’s Grand Ballroom, Atlantic City, N.J. Live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) on SHOWTIME® Photo: Tom Casino/ Showtime Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales: 161.5 pounds Ossie “The Ghanaian Gladiator” Duran: 161 pounds Javier “El Intocable” …
Raymond Serrano Wins Exciting Decision at Tropicana, Maddalone, Witherspoon - October 22nd, 2011
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (OCTOBER 22, 2011)-Raymond Serrano remained perfect as he scored an exciting ten round unanimous decision over Angel Rios at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. The card was promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and was the first …
Brandon Gonzales and Javier Molina To Make ShoBox 10/28 At Bally’s - October 21st, 2011
BRANDON GONZALES AND JAVIER MOLINA READY TO MAKE THEIR MARK ON SHOBOX DEBUT OCT. 28 AT BALLY’S ATLANTIC CITY Unbeaten through his first 15 bouts, highly touted middleweight prospect Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales is expecting next Friday’s ShoBox: The New Generation …
Escalera & Alvarez on Star Boxing undercard Sat Night At Tropicana - October 19th, 2011
This Saturday night two members of the Star Boxing stable will be on display as Welterweight Shamone Alvarez & Super Middleweight Jason Escalera will be featured as part of a big night of boxing at the Tropicana Casino & Resort. …
Philadelphia vs. New York Main Event for “Battle at Bally’s” Kickboxing Event Sat - October 19th, 2011
Justin Greskiewicz vs. Eddie Martinez Main Event To Headline “Battle At Bally’s” Muay Thai Kickboxing Event in Atlantic City Saturday, October 22 at Bally’s Grand Ballroom TaKe On Productions, New York’s premiere Muay Thai promotion, and MSG Sports announced today …
Shlemenko, Vianna TKO their way to Bellator Middleweight Finals From Boardwalk Hall - October 15th, 2011
Returning to Atlantic City for the second time this season, Bellator Fighting Championships brought the fans to their feet inside Boardwalk Hall as Alexander Shlemenko and Vitor Vianna advanced to the Finals of the Bellator Middleweight Tournament. Current Bellator Bantamweight …
Maddalone & Serrano Headline Boxing Card at Tropicana 10/22 - October 13th, 2011
-Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presents the return of one of the most exciting Heavyweights in the world when New York’s Vinny Maddalone takes on Mike Shepperd in the ten round main event live from the Tropicana Casino & Resort in …
Andre Ward Headlines Shobox Double header at Ballys 10/28 - October 12th, 2011
Andre Ward is impressed with the ability, attitude, focus and potential of Brandon “Flawless” Gonzales, an unbeaten middleweight and a sparring partner of Ward’s who makes his debut on ShoBox: The New Generation against Ossie Duran in the main event …
Will Darren Barker ‘Dazzle’ Sergio Martinez Sat Night? - September 30th, 2011
By Daniel Cann For many fans and commentators on both sides of the Atlantic Sergio ‘Maravilla’ (‘Wonder’) Martinez is the best pound for pound boxer in the world today. Tired of the ongoing ‘will they? Won’t they? We no longer …
Sergio Martinez – Barker Complete Undercard Announced, Sat Night in AC - September 30th, 2011
This Saturday, October 1st, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) will present “Noche de ‘Maravilla’: Martinez vs. Barker” featuring Middleweight Champion ergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26KO’s) defending his WBC Diamond belt and Ring Championship against England’s undefeated European Champion “Dazzling” Darren Barker (23-0, 14KO’s), …
Full Rules Muay Thai Kick Boxing Set for 10/22 at Bally’s - September 29th, 2011
TaKe On Productions, New York’s premiere Muay Thai promotion, and MSG Sports announced today “Battle at Bally’s”, a full rules professional and amateur Muay Thai event live from the Bally’s Grand Ballroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, October 22. Sanctioned …
Super Six Final Rescheduled For Dec. 17 at Boardwalk Hall - September 27th, 2011
NEW YORK (Sept. 27, 2011) – The Super Six World Boxing Classic Final between super middleweight world champions Andre Ward and Carl Froch has been rescheduled for Saturday, Dec. 17 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. The SHOWTIME® telecast …
Ramifications of Ward vs. Froch “Super Six” postponement - September 26th, 2011
By Kirk Jackson October 29th, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, was the date scheduled for the final bout of the highly publicized, highly regarded, super middleweight “Super Six” tournament. Photo Credit: Tom Casino / SHOWTIME A tournament featured on ShowTime, …
Sergio Martinez Plans To Honor 911 Heros Next Sat - September 22nd, 2011
NOCHE DE MARAVILLA HONORS 9/11 HEROS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – (9/21/2011) – Next Saturday, the #1 middleweight and top three pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (47-2-2, 26KO’s) will be putting his WBC Middleweight Diamond …
Chilemba To Appear on Martinez- Barker Undercard 10/1 At Boardwalk Hall - September 22nd, 2011
New York, NY – (9/22/2011) – On Saturday, October 1st, light heavyweight Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba (17-1-1, 8KO’s) will make his DiBella Entertainment (DBE) debut when he takes on Jameson Bostic (23-4, 13KO’s) in an eight-round light heavyweight match-up on …
Michael Oliveira to be featured on Ward-Froch undercard - September 22nd, 2011
The hottest young prospect to come out of Brazil since the great “Popo” will make his initial showcased appearance on a major U.S. fight card on Saturday night, October 29, in Atlantic City. Middleweight knockout artist, Michael ‘The Brazilian Rocky’ …
The Rematch: Lee – Vera 2, Revenge or Repeat 10/1 at Boardwalk Hall - September 12th, 2011
On Saturday, October 1st, Brian Vera will look to shock the boxing world, once again, when he squares off against top-rated middleweight contender, “Irish” Andy Lee (26-1, 19KO’s) in the much anticipated rematch between the two DiBella Entertainment stable-mates. Lee-Vera …
Bellator 49 Results: Lozano defeats Weedman - September 10th, 2011
By: William Holmes Bellator comes back to Caesar’s in Atlantic for the first of three planned trips to Atlantic City in the fall. Tonight’s card features the welterweight tournament quarterfinals, as the winner of this tournament will look to challenge …
Cartagena set to make his mark on Gamboa-Ponce de Leon undercard. - September 6th, 2011
Undefeated bantamweight sensation, Miguel Cartagena is set to once again take Atlantic City, New Jersey by storm on Saturday night, when he faces Dominican knockout artist Christian Cruz (3-2. 3KO’s) in a four round contest on the Yuriorkis Gamboa-Daniel Ponce …
Local Favorites Lester Caslow and “Binky” Jones meet at Bellator 49 Live from Caesars 9/10 - August 30th, 2011
CHICAGO, Ill. (August 30, 2011) — With a limited amount of tickets still remaining to Bellator’s fifth season premier in Atlantic City, the promotion has added two fan favorites to the card as Bellator veteran and New Jersey resident Lester …
Atlantic City Show Postponed Due to Hurricane – New Date Oct 22 - August 26th, 2011
Star Boxing’s Saturday night (August 27th) show at the Tropicanca Casino and Resort in Atlantic City (NJ) has been postponed due to an intense and massive hurricane. The new date will be October 22, 2011, also at the beautiful Tropicana …
Andre Ward-Carl Froch Super Six Finals NYC Press Conference - August 23rd, 2011
World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight Champion Andre Ward and World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch continued the three-city international press tour today in New York City to formally announce The Final of the Super Six World …
Escalera Headlines Card at Tropicana Aug 27 - August 23rd, 2011
On Saturday, August 27th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the beautiful Tropicana Ballroom in the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City with co-featured headliners, Vinny Maddalone and Shamone Alvarez. Before those featured bouts take place, Star Boxing’s hard …
‘The Donald’ Plays His Trump Card for Spinks vs Cooney - August 10th, 2011
By Charles Jay Donald Trump may have been a key factor in the demise of the United States Football League, by leading the charge for a switch from the spring/summer to the fall, but there was another sport where he …
Antonio Davis to face undefeated Luis Cruz in Atlantic City - August 5th, 2011
Former super featherweight champ given chance for more title glory against WBO No.2-ranked prospect Former world champion Antonio Davis (28-6, 13 KO) has taken another step to recapturing the super featherweight crown after cementing a deal to fight Luis Cruz …
Vinnie Maddalone & Shamone Alvarez Headline 8/27 Card at Tropicana - August 2nd, 2011
On Saturday, August 27th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, with an exciting six bout card in the Tropicana’s beautiful Ballroom, featuring the always exciting heavyweight fan-favorite, Vinny Maddalone (33-7, 24KO’s) and …
Rosado Celebrates Recent Win with a Week in Jail and Stitches to Hold Skull Closed - July 27th, 2011
By Bryanna Fissori Legal Analyst Apparently five rounds were not enough for Junior Middleweight Boxer Gabriel Rosado (17-5) as he was able to go an extra round after his July 15 victory against Ayi Bruce. According to Atlantic City Police, …
Gamboa vs De Leon Featherweight Championship, Tickets on Sale - July 22nd, 2011
YURIORKIS GAMBOA and DANIEL PONCE DE LEON GO MANO-A-MANO IN FEATHERWEIGHT RUMBLE Saturday, September 10, at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall Live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing® Undefeated former World Boxing Association (WBA) Featherweight World Champion YURIORKIS GAMBOA and former World …
Quotes from Sergio Martinez- Darren Barker kick off press conference - July 20th, 2011
NEW YORK, NY (July 20, 2011) – Today at the 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge, under the sweltering Manhattan sun, middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez and “Dazzling” Darren Barker, along with members of their respective camps and other boxing luminaries, gathered …
Sergio Martinez Returns to Fight Darren Barker From Boardwalk Hall - July 19th, 2011
World middleweight champion Sergio Martinez returns to the ring October 1 versus undefeated European champion Darren Barker from historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, airing live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing Tickets, priced at $300, $200, $100, $50, on sale …
Carl Froch vs Andre Ward Fight For Inaugural Super 6 Cup 10/29 - July 18th, 2011
World Champions WARD, FROCH Fight For The Inaugural Super Six Cup; World Championship Unification; And To Determine Preeminent Super Middleweight In The World Saturday, Oct. 29, LIVE on SHOWTIME® From Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J. NEW YORK (July 18, …
Horrible Williams-Lara Decision Brings Us to New Jersey Version of “Do The Right Thing” - July 17th, 2011
By Charles Jay Aaron Davis, the head of boxing regulation in the Garden State, showed he had some teeth this past week when he ordered three judges to go to their room and not come out until they had permission. …
Carla Hill Promotions Makes Debut Sat Night - July 12th, 2011
INTRODUCING CARLA HILL AND CARLA HILL PROMOTIONS Wife of Future Hall of Famer ready to make her own name in the boxing world this Saturday with USBA Heavyweight title bout between Maurice Harris and Derric Rossy at Resorts in Atlantic …
Lara Shows Paul Williams How It’s Done; NJ Judges Show Something Else - July 10th, 2011
By Charles Jay Let’s dispel the rumors right now – the judges in Saturday night’s Paul Williams-Erslandy Lara fight were not pulled from the jury that acquitted Casey Anthony earlier in the week. Nonetheless, somebody in New Jersey’s got some …
HBO Boxing: Paul Williams vs. Erislandy Lara Press Conference Quotes - July 6th, 2011
KERY DAVIS (HBO): Antonio Margarito. Carlos Quintana twice. Kermit Cintron and a failed fight against Kelly Pavlik. When you think about that list of names – no one has fought that level of competition Live on HBO in the past …
USBA heavyweight champ Maurice Harris July 16 title defense vs. Derric Rossy at Resorts - July 6th, 2011
NEW YORK (July 8, 2011) – Much more than his title belt will be on line Saturday night , July 16 when USBA HeavyweightChampion Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris makes his first defense against Derric“The Shaolin Fist” Rossy at Resorts Casino …
Media Interview with Paul Williams & Erislandy Lara - June 28th, 2011
DAN GOOSSEN: Paul Williams vs. Erislandy Lara will be in association with Golden Boy Promotions also with my good friends for many years Luis DeCubas and his son Junior. We expect a very competitive fight with two-time world amateur champion …
Patrick Majewski Honored by Atlantic City For NABO Middleweight Title Win - June 23rd, 2011
Atlantic City (June 23, 2011) – The newly crowned NABO middleweight champion Patrick “The Machine” Majewski received a special decree from the city of Atlantic City last week for his triumphant performance against Marcus Upshaw on June 11 at the …
Ring of Combat XXXVI Results - June 18th, 2011
By: William Holmes Ring of Combat XXXVI comes to Atlantic City featuring three preliminary fights, nine main card fights, and three title fights. It was a packed venue at the Tropicana and there wasn’t a bad seat in the house. …
Will Patrick “The Machine” Majewski Ramp It Up Soon? - June 17th, 2011
By Charles Jay Patrick “The Machine” Majewski has been stateside long enough for Atlantic City to call him one of its own. And he’s inching closer to giving AC a shot at the brass ring, chalking up 17 straight wins …
Cage Fury Fighting Championships 9 Results : Beach Brawl - June 10th, 2011
By: William Holmes Cage Fury comes back to the Resorts Hotel with Cage Fury Fighting Championships 9, featuring lightweight prospect John Cholish. Cage Fury 9 will have a tough act to follow, as for Cage Fury 8 was a very …
Edison Miranda and Badou Jack Dominate in Atlantic City - June 7th, 2011
Two of Warriors Boxing’s fighters scored exciting victories on the undercard of WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch’s majority decision victory over Glen Johnson at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on Saturday night, as power punching sensation Edison “Pantera” Miranda …
Beyond the Cage with Cage Fury Fighting Championships Promoter Rob Haydak - June 5th, 2011
By William Holmes Cage Fury Fighting Championships was previously owned by Felix and Amy Martinez before being bought by new and upcoming promoter Rob Haydak. We were able to catch up with Rob and ask him a few questions about …
Leavander Johnson Statue Unveiled in Atlantic City - June 5th, 2011
LEAVANDER JOHNSON STATUE UNVEILED IN ATLANTIC CITY ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (June 4, 2011) – The City of Atlantic City, Hanlon Sculpture Studio, and The Leavander Johnson Foundation unveiled the Leavander Johnson statue today in Center City Park in Atlantic City …
Carl Froch-Glen Johnson Post Fight Quotes & Attendance, Erdei/ Mitchell - June 5th, 2011
Official Attendance: 2,286 Carl Froch, WBC Super Middleweight Champion/Super Six Finalist: “Everyone is finally starting to acknowledge what I’ve done in successive fights.” “I wasn’t 100% happy with my performance, because I’m the kind of guy who likes to unload …
Joe Yorgey and Gabriel Rosado Clash 7/15 at Ballys - June 1st, 2011
The fight they said couldn’t be made has been signed and sealed as junior middleweights Harry Joe Yorgey, of Bridgeport, PA, and Gabriel Rosado, of Philadelphia, PA, meet in a scheduled 10-round contest Friday evening, July 15, at Bally’s Atlantic …
Leavander Johnson Memorial Statue Unveiling June 4th in AC - May 27th, 2011
EGG HARBOR TWP, NJ (May 26, 2011) – The long awaited statue of the late IBF World Boxing Champion Leavander Johnson, created by world renowned sculptor and New Jersey native, Brian Hanlon, is now complete and will be unveiled during …
Zsolt “Firebird” Erdei Training Camp Notes - May 26th, 2011
PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 26, 2011) – Unbeaten former two-time world champion and lineal light heavyweight champion Zsolt “Firebird” Erdei (32-0, 17 KOs) will make his second straight appearance on American soil on June 4 when he takes on former world …
Paul Williams and Rico Ramos Features On July 9 HBO Card From AC - May 26th, 2011
TICKETS ON SALE TOMORROW FRIDAY MAY 27 Los Angeles, CA (May 26, 2011) – Former World Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams looks to show the fans that his relentless offensive output will be back and better than ever, along with …
Beyond the Cage with Lou Neglia of Ring of Combat - May 24th, 2011
By: William Holmes Ring of Combat is one of the most successful and longest running promotions in the United States, regularly putting on shows since 2002. Promoter Lou Neglia has been around combat sports long enough to know the type …
Team Johnson Predicting Easy Night Against Froch - May 23rd, 2011
“Training went very well and we’re putting on the finishing touches. The hard work is done.” Orlando Cuellar Orlando Cuellar, trainer of Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson (51-14-2, 35 KOs) says he’s expecting an easy night when his fighter takes on …
Cage Fury Fighting Championships 8 Results and Recap - May 21st, 2011
By: William Holmes Promoter Rob Hydak brings a seven fight Mixed Martial Arts Card to the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. This card features a main event of Douglas Gordan vs. Joey Rivera for Cage Fury’s welterweight championship, and several …
Glen Johnson to bring THE HEAT, WBC super middleweight title clash with Carl Froch - May 18th, 2011
Glen Johnson to bring THE HEAT to his Super Six Semifinal and WBC super middleweight title clash with Carl Froch MIAMI, FL (May 18, 2011) – To show his love for NBA team the Miami Heat and their ongoing effort …
BRUCE SELDON: The Atlantic City Express Rolled Into Town - May 12th, 2011
Bruce Seldon may not have been the most decorated heavyweight champion ever, nor the most well-known. But he is a heavyweight champion who was born and raised in Atlantic City, and that, in and of itself, makes him unique. Seldon’s …
Did Jack Dempsey Really Consider AC Mayor To Become His Manager? - May 2nd, 2011
By Charles Jay Edward L. Bader was the mayor of Atlantic City during a critical time in the city’s history. Under his stewardship (well, along with Nucky Johnson, something we learned from “Boardwalk Empire”), he got the Convention Hall built, …
Atlantic City Mobilizes To Get Into Big-Time Boxing in 1921 - April 25th, 2011
By Charles Jay The impact of the 1921 Jack Dempsey-Georges Carpentier fight in Jersey City was not lost on anyone in Atlantic City. Aside from the economic benefits to the area, there was a certain cachet that the fight could …
Jack Dempsey – Carpentier Fight Almost Wound Up In Atlantic City - April 18th, 2011
By Charles Jay In 1921 Jack Dempsey was the king of the hill among fighters and Tex Rickard had the same designation among promoters. Any fight that included the Manassa Mauler was going to be a major spectacle, and his …
Tickets On Sale: Carl Froch against Glen Johnson, Super 6 Semifinal - April 11th, 2011
Tickets on sale now for the Super Six World Boxing Classic Semifinal pitting WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl “Cobra” Froch against battle-tested “Road Warrior” Glen Johnson Tickets start at just $50 ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 11, 2011) – Tickets are …
Carl Froch Defends Title Against Glen Johnson in Showtime SemiFinal In AC - April 8th, 2011
An opportunity to compete for the inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic Cup will be on the line when Carl “The Cobra” Froch (27-1, 20 KOs) defends his World Boxing Council (WBC) super middleweight title against former world champion Glen …
Ronald Cruz, Manuel Guzman Take Their Rivalry To Caesars, 4/23 - March 31st, 2011
Atlantic City, NJ—Welterweights Ronald Cruz and Manuel Guzman, who live and train within forty miles of each other in Pennsylvania, will take their in-state rivalry to New Jersey when they meet in an eight-round contest Saturday evening, April 23, in …
Yuriorkis Gamboa Still featherweight King with Dominant Knockout over Solis - March 26th, 2011
It is now known that Yuriorkis Gamboa is destined to be a premiere champion after successfully defending his IBF and WBA World Featherweight championships with a fourth round knockout over Jorge Solis Saturday evening at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City …
If Gamboa Gets by Solis Arum has to make the Fight with Lopez - March 25th, 2011
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has two premier featherweights in WBA-IBF champion Yuriorkis Gamboa and WBO champion Juan Manuel Lopez. Saturday night Gamboa faces Jorge Solis the interim junior lightweight champion on HBO at the Adrian Phillips Ballroom at Boardwalk …
NABF Super Middleweight champion Farah Ennis vs Alexander Johnson from Bally’s - March 24th, 2011
Battle of Unbeatens Farah Ennis vs. Alexander Johnson Headlines Boxing Event this Saturday night at Bally’s Atlantic City! ATLANTIC CITY (March 29, 2011)— Undefeated NABF super middleweight champ Farah Ennis (17-0, 11 KO) of Philadelphia, PA is ready for the …
Mike Tyson blasts Michael Spinks in their historic 1988 fight in A.C. - March 23rd, 2011
Very rarely has there been a more widely-anticipated moment in boxing history, resulting in such an unsatisfying climax (at least for some), then when Mike Tyson laced up the gloves to fight Michael Spinks for the undisputed heavyweight championship in …
Larry Holmes Kicked Off Heavyweight Title Action in AC in 1983 - March 22nd, 2011
Believe it or not, the first heavyweight championship fight in Atlantic City did not take place until September of 1983, when Larry Holmes, who held the WBC version of the title and had just come off a tougher-than-expected defense against …
Tommy Zbikowski Added to March 26 Card at Boardwalk Hall - March 13th, 2011
Tommy Zbikowski, former Chicago Gold Gloves finalist, Notre Dame football team captain and All-American, third-round pick of and current Baltimore Ravens safety, improved his professional boxing record to 2-0 on Saturday night in Las Vegas with a first-round knockout. Minutes …
Glen Tapia Back in Action on March 26 in Atlantic City - March 9th, 2011
Undefeated prospect Glen Tapia (8-0, 5 KO) of Passaic, NJ is ready to put on a show when he faces Eberto Medina (5-5, 1 KO) of Chinchipe, Ecuador in a six-round junior-middleweight bout at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, …
Matt Remillard Gets Ready For IBF Featherweight Fight - March 5th, 2011
Matt Sharp Shooter Remillard Training Camp Notes The fight to determine America’s leading featherweight, pitting unbeaten NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard against undefeated IBF # 1 contender Mikey Garcia, is the 10-round co-feature on Top Rank’s “Featherweight …
Rico Ramos Wins Hard Fought Decision Over Valdez - February 12th, 2011
Rico Ramos landed the crisper, cleaner shots en route to a hard fought unanimous decision over fellow super bantamweight Alejandro Valdez, scored 97-93 two times and 98-92. In the fleeting super middleweight co-feature, a rebounding Don “Da Bomb” George pummeled …
Chambers vs Rossy IBF Heavyweight Title Elimination, Camp Notes - February 9th, 2011
Atlantic City NJ February 9 This Friday, #4 IBF ranked heavyweight contender Fast Eddie Chambers (35-2, 18 KOs) will take on the #11 heavyweight contender Derric Rossy (25-2, 14 KO’s) in an IBF Title Elimination bout on the undercard of …
Rico Ramos Headlines ShoBox Main Event This Friday - February 7th, 2011
NEW YORK One of boxing’s best and brightest young prospects will get a chance to show if hes worthy of a world title shot in 2011 when undefeated and World Boxing Association (WBA) No.-1 ranked super bantamweight Rico Ramos takes …
Diane Fischer - February 2nd, 2011
Status: Founder of Dee Lee Promotions, Inc. based in Vineland, N.J. New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame inductee. Early boxing memory: My earliest memory is watching the Gillette Friday Night fights with my Dad. “My Daddy’s Dream” is the motto …
Solis vs Gamboa Preview Video (Top Rank) - February 1st, 2011
Son’s Of George Foreman, Dave Tiberi and Bruce Seldon In Action At Resorts - January 30th, 2011
Dee Lee Promotions, Inc., in association with Resorts Casino Hotel present The Next Generation a historic evening of boxing showcasing several of the sport’s greatest blood-lines as the sons of George Foreman, Dave Tiberi and Bruce Seldon step into the …
Undefeated Jorge Diaz Fights Teon Kennedy at Boardwalk Hall - January 25th, 2011
Undefeated Super Bantamweight Jorge Diaz Takes on Teon Kennedy with New Trainer New Brunswick, NJ – Fast-rising super bantamweight Jorge Diaz (15-0, 9 KO) looks to make the jump from prospect to contender on March 26 when he faces Philadelphia’s …
The Biofile Get 2 Know Steve Smoger - December 27th, 2010
Status: Boxing referee. WBA 2010 Referee of the Year. Started referee career at Atlantic City PAL from 1974-82, received pro license in 1982. Has officiated 160 world title fights. DOB: August 15, 1950 In: Norfolk, VA First Boxing Memory: “Watching …
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