"Exciting News: Boxing Insider Revives Atlantic City with Epic Event on May 11!"

Boxing Insider is Bringing Boxing Back to Atlantic City May 11

"Exciting News: Boxing Insider Revives Atlantic City with Epic Event on May 11!"
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03 Apr 2024, 11:34 PM
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Atlantic City Boxing Event

Atlantic City Boxing is Back!

NYC’s hottest club boxing series is coming May 11 to Tropicana Hotel/Casino. It’s a stacked card. Tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster!

Boxing Insider Promotions is bringing boxing back to the Boardwalk at the Tropicana Hotel/Casino in Atlantic City. The date is Saturday, May 11, and begins at 7:30 PM in the Showroom. This is the Atlantic City debut for the company, which has been promoting shows at the legendary Sony Hall in New York City.

Some of the participants include:

Junior featherweight JOHN LEONARDO (10-1-1, 4 KO’s) of Manalapan Township, NJ will be in the eight-round main event. Leonardo was a decorated amateur, winning three New York Metro championships and a New Jersey Golden Gloves title. The 23-year-old, nicknamed “Bodyshot,” last fought back in August, when he won an eight-round decision over Dominique Griffin.

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Junior middleweight Justin Figueroa (8-0, 6 KO’s) is a 2017 graduate of Holy Spirit High School in Atlantic City, where he excelled in football and wrestling. But he was also an experienced amateur boxer, who holds a win over 2022 National Golden Gloves champ Nasheed Smith. He just fought on March 30 with a six-round decision win over Christian Aguirre in San Antonio. The charismatic Figueroa, who spent quite a bit of time as a lifeguard with the Atlantic City Beach Patrol, dances “The Worm” across the ring after his victories.

Heavyweight prospect Pryce Taylor (3-0, 2 KO’s) of Brooklyn has a big upside. He only began boxing in 2016, but just three years later he made it to the semifinals of the National Golden Gloves. He was also runner-up in the U.S. Championships in 2021 and 2022. Taylor, who is involved with the Team Combat League, was last seen in action at Sony Hall on March 7, winning a four-round decision over Antonio Torres. He’ll be in another four-rounder on May 11.

Middleweight Jacob Solis of New York (3-0, 3 KO’s), in a four-round fight, doubles as a trainer at Breadwinners Boxing in Manhattan. He is a huge fan favorite, taking a lot of female followers with him, and made his pro debut at Sony Hall last December with a sensational third-round KO of Tevin Terrance.

And stay tuned for future announcements.

Boxing has not been seen at the Tropicana for seven years, so this is special for Atlantic City native Larry Goldberg (CEO of Boxing Insider Promotions), who is the most active promoter in New York City. He’s bringing his exciting series home.

Don't miss out on the upcoming professional boxing event in Atlantic City on May 11, 2024. Tickets are available at different price points: $60, $100, $150, and $200. Secure your spot through TicketMaster here.

If you can't make it in person, you can still catch all the action by streaming it live for free on BoxingInsider.com.