PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – August 29, 2026 -Weights for Saturday night’s King’s Promotions card at the 2300 Arena

Muhammad Robinson 140.4 – Estivan Falcao 139.8

Luis Gjolena 270.4 – Robert Simms 236

Julian Gonzalez 134.4 – Trakwon Pettis 135.8

Quadir Albright 147 – Jaylan Phillips 145.4

Colby Madison 258 – Lemir Riley 245.6

Adrien Boler 140 – Nick Steven Torres -Otero 142.6

James Bernadin 144 – Dashaun Johns 142.6

Devon Young 218 – Vercell Webster 231.6

Elijah Akana 207.2 – Giovanni Payne 218

Promoter: King’s Promotions

Venue: 2300 Arena

1st Bell: 6:45 PM ET

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PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – August 19, 2026 –On Saturday night, August 29th, Muhammad Robinson will take on Estivan Falcao in the main event of a 10-bout card at the 2300 Arena

The card is promoted by King’s Promotions.

Robinson of Baltimore is 10-1 with seven knockouts. The 22-year-old is a five-year professional who has defeated Alexander Stone (1-0-1),and his last outing when he stopped Colin Huntington on April 25th in Baltimore.

Falcao of Serra, Brazil has a record of 14-4 with eight knockouts. The 30-year-old is a nine year pro. Falcao, who won his first 11 bouts, has wins over Eduardo Costa Do Nascimento (1-0), Jefferson Da Silva (5-0), Djamel Dabou (18-0), James Bernadin (10-1-1) and his last bout when Falcao stopped Henrique Goncalves De Carvalho on April 25th in Serra, Brazil.

A big undercard has been assembled that will feature undefeated Albanian heavyweight Luis Gjolena (9-0-1, 6 KOs) who now resides in Bronx, New York taking on Roberto Simms (12-7-1, 3 KOs) of Saginaw, Michigan in a bout scheduled for six-rounds.

Gjolena, 21, is coming off a unanimous decision over Rydell Booker on May 16th in Columbia, South Carolina. Simms has quality wins over Joe Cusumano (15-1), Colby Madison (8-0-2), Aaron Quintana (8-1-1) and James McKenzie Morrison (20-0-2) on his resume.

In an eight-round bouts:

Colby Madison (13-11-3, 8 KOs) of Baltimore takes on Lemir Riley (6-7-1, 3 KOs) of Harrisburg, PA in a heavyweight fight.

Julian Gonzalez (16-2-1, 12 KOs) of Reading, PA battles Trakwon Pettis (7-1 3 KOs) of Atlanta in a lightweight contest.

Quadir Albright (12-1, 12 KOs) of Philadelphia takes on Jaylan Phillips (6-6-4, 2 KOs) of Panama City Beach, Florida in a welterweight fight.

In Six-round Bouts:

Adrien Boler (7-0, 4 KOs) of Las Vegas fights Nick Steven Torres-Otero (5-3-2-, 3 KOs) of Moovis, Puerto Rico in a super lightweight fight.

James Bernadin (13-5-1, 6 KOs) of Lancaster, PA takes on Dashaun Johns (4-10, 3 KOs) of Brooklyn, NY in a Super lightweight fight.

Devon Young (9-1, 7 KOs) will square off with Vercell Webster (3-8-1,2 KOs) of Lexington, Mississippi in a heavyweight brawl.

In Four-Round Bouts:

Elijah Akana (1-1, 1 KO) of Honolulu, HI fights Giovanni Payne (1-1) of Richmond, VA in a cruiserweight bout.

Emmanuel Chance (4-0. 1 KO) of East Orange, NJ will take on an opponent to be named in a bantamweight fight.

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HAMMOND, INDIANA (August 12, 2026)–Former Two-Time Heavyweight Champion Of The World, Hasim “The Rock” Rahman will begin his quest to become the oldest Heavyweight champion in history when he takes on Phillip Triantafillo on Thursday, September 24th at the Hammond Sportsplex in Hammond, Indiana.

The six-round fight will headline “The War on I-94” and is presented by Trojen Fight League,

Rahman will be making his first ring appearance in just over 12-years and has an impressive record of 50-9-2 with 41 knockouts. Rahman became heavyweight champion when he knocked out Lennox Lewis on April 27, 2001. Rahman won the WBC Heavyweight title on August 13, 2005 when he won a unanimous decision over Monte Barrett.

“I am excited to be starting this journey to make history. I am still in good shape and continued to stay in the gym during my time away from the sport. I feel with a few fights, that I can get in position for a major opportunity to make history. We had a brief hiccup as we wanted to start this in Rochester, New York, but we will start this in Indiana and I am ready to show the world that I still have the ability to compete, at the highest level. I want to give thanks to Joe Fantauzzo and J-Payne Promotions for believing in me and supporting this historical run,” said Rahman.

Triantafillo of Los Angles is 4-4 with one knockout. He is coming off a win over Ryan Diaz on December 11, 2025 and has also faced former heavyweight champion Charles Martin.

The fight can be streamed world-wide on Combat Sports Now.

Dina Thorslund won the Undisputed Bantamweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Cherneka Johnson at The Caribe Royale Resorr in Orlando, Florida.

In round nine, Johnson was bleeding from her nose.

Thorslund laned 150 of 558 punches. Johnson was 89 of 404.

Thorslund, 117.6 lbs of Denmaek won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 25-0. Johnson, 117 lbs of Australia is 19-3.

Thibeault Decisions Robinson to win Unified Middleweight Titles

Tamm Thibeault won the IBF/WBO Middleweight titles with a 10-round unanimous decision over Desley Robinson

In round five, Thibeault was bleeding from the nose.

Thibeault landed 117 of 287 punches. Robinson was 37 of 332.

Thibeault, 159.4 lbs of Shawingan, QUE, CAN won by scores of 100-90 on all cards and is now 5-0. Robinson, 159 lbs of Logan City, AUS is 12-4.

Galle Decisions Metcalf

Amanda Galle won an eight-round unanimous decision over former world champion Shurretta Metcalf in a super flyweight bout.

Galle landed 126 of 385 punches. Metcalf was 64 of 357.

Galle, 114.8 lbs of Mississauga, ONT, CAN won by scores of 80-72 twice and 78-74 and is now 13-1-1. Metcalf, 114.8 lbs of Dallas is

Rosado Decisions Hernandez

Krystal Rosado won an eight-round unanimous decision over Alondra Hernandez in a bantamweight bout.

Rosado landed landed 120 of 420 punches. Hernandez was 79 of 382,

Rosado, 117.6 lbs of Carolina, PR won an all cards by an 80-72 tally and is now 10-1. Hernandez, 117.4 lbs of Mexico City is 11-3.

Jan Paul Rivera won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ruben Garcia in junior welterweight bout.

Rivera landed 141 of 517 pinches. Garcia was 80 of 432.

Rivera was by scores of 80-72 and 79-73 twice and is now 16-0. Garcia is 25-8-2.

Danier Pero remained undefeated with a third round stoppage of Aleem Whitfield in a 10-Garround heavyweight bout.

Pero battered Whitfield for the whole fight and the fight was stopped at 2:20,

Pero, 232.8 lbs of Orlando is now 14-0 with 11 knockouts. Whitfield, 233.8 lbs of Geneva, NY is 10-2.

Sa’Rai Brown-El won a six-round unanimous decision over Sheyla Moreno in a light flyweight bout.

In round five, Moreno was deducted a point for leading with her head.

Brown-El landed 52 of 239 punches. Moreno was 36 of 209.

Brown-El, 107.8 lbs of Marietta, GA won by scores of 60-53, 59-54 and 58-55 and is now 2-0. Moreno, 106.8 lbs of Hemosillo, MEX is 5-1-1.

Angelo Hernandez won a four-round unanimous decision over Jose Fernandez in a featherweight bout.

Hernandez landed 28 of 165 punches. Fernandez was 18 of 106.

Hernandez, 125.4 lbs of Brandon, FL won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice and is now 2-0. Fernandez, 125.2 lbs of Caracas, VEN is 2-2.

Sebastian Juarez won a six-round unanimous decision over Rance Ward in a middleweight bout.

Juarez, 157.6 lbs of Brownsville, TX won by scores of 60-54 on a all cards and is now 12-0. Ward, 157.4 lbs of Houma, LA is 9-7-1.

Jadden Addison stopped Dionne Ruvalcaba in round one of their four-round lightweight bout

Seconds into round one, Addison dropped Ruvalcaba with a left hand. Addison continued the assault until the fight was stopped at 2:27.

Addison, 136 lbs of Tampa is 3-0 with two knockouts. Ruvalcaba, 133.8 lbs of Brownsville, TX is 2-3.

By Norm Frauenheim

Boxing, often said to be on the fringe, will be there and just about everywhere else this weekend with fights across the globe and the virtual universe.

Center Stage:

Down Under.

That’s where Errol Spence Jr. and Tim Tszyu will meet in Sydney in a middleweight fight intriguing because it’s hard to know what will happen.

Everything about it is uncertain, which is one way to describe the state of today’s boxing, a sport that’s already a working definition for chaos.

Spence hasn’t answered an opening bell in the three years since his devastating loss to Terence Crawford.  There were questions then. And now.

Spence has acknowledged them, which raises one of the biggies: Is this the end? Will he retire if he loses to Tszyu in a DAZN-streamed bout (Sunday in Australia/Saturday in the United States on a card scheduled to begin at 9 pm ET, 6 PM PT)?

“This feels similar to when I went over to England to fight Kell Brook,’’ said Spence, who during a media workout talked about a victory that turned him into a pound-for-pound contender before suffering serious injuries in a serious car crash. “The mentality doesn’t change at all. It’s me-versus-him, everything on the line.

“The hunger is still there, and I’m still here to show everyone that Errol Spence is still here.’’

Tszyu, himself, is fighting in his homeland to restore all the promise he had before losses to Sebastian Fundora.’

“I just want to get in there and smack him,’’ said Tszyu, who during pre-fight talk and turmoil said he wanted to damage and hurt Spence.  “…He seems ready. He looks strong. I want to see how bad he wants it. We’ll see how he reacts to getting hit.’’

We’ll see.

That’s the operative phrase, perhaps caveat, for everything else on this weekend’s busy schedule.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are fighting. Fury was scheduled to face Mariusz Wach in Thailand Friday in a fight not scheduled to be televised. It’ll be over when Joshua faces Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia Saturday on DAZN.

Both bouts are considered tune-ups for a projected all-UK showdown at Wembley Stadium later in the year. Then again, it almost feels as if their careers have been one long tune-up. UK fans have talked about Fury-Joshua for more years than anyone can remember.

We’ll see,or — if its Fury-Wach — maybe not.

It all ends Sunday with Zuffa in its New York debut at Madison Square Garden’s Infosys Theater with two Brooklyn-born fighters, super-middleweight Edgar Berlanga and welterweight Richardson Hitchins on Paramount Plus.

Berlanga faces Steven Butler; Hitchins fights Ricardo Salas.

Zuffa has already had plenty to say about the state of the game. Sunday, it has a chance at some final say-so about a weekend that might be the beginning to a new chapter in how boxing is run and who runs it.

Will Zuffa deliver with a powerful statement?

We’ll see.

HANOVER, MD.–(JULY 21, 2026)–On July 18, Jeter Promotions presented its 21st Night of Championship Professional Boxing at Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland, featuring an action-packed card from top to bottom.

The co-main event showcased former international amateur standout and former top-five world-rated contender Yevgeniy Pavlov (11-0) against battle-tested Albeiro Paredes (14-2). Paredes entered the bout coming off a competitive five-round fight with two-time world title challenger Edward Vasquez.

From the opening bell, Pavlov established control with a sharp jab and punishing straight left hands to the body. Then, during a heated exchange less than a minute into the opening round, Pavlov landed a devastating straight left hand to the jaw that sent Paredes crashing to the canvas. Paredes was unable to beat the count, giving Pavlov a spectacular first-round knockout victory.

With the impressive win, Pavlov captured both the WBC Continental Americas Championship and the WBA NABA Gold Championship, adding two prestigious regional titles to his résumé.

The victory marks Pavlov’s second win in just four months under the Jeter Promotions banner. With another dominant performance, he now sets his sights on re-entering the world rankings and continuing his march toward a world championship opportunity.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (July 16, 2026) — Tickets are now on sale and special guest confirmed for Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend to be held Friday September 25th, Saturday September 26th, and Sunday September 27th, 2026 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City 

Tickets for Awards & Induction Ceremony can be purchased by: Clicking Here | ticket prices are: $125.00 and $85.00 please visit our website for all event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary at: www.acbhof.com

2026 INDUCTION CLASS: 

FIGHTERS: Miguel Cotto, Ray Mancini, Zab Judah, Orlando Canizales, Charles Williams, Harold Knight, Mike Tinley and Jacqui Frazier-Lyde SPECIAL CONTRIBUTORS: Lou Dibella {Promoter}, Melvina Lathan {Judge}, Earl Brown {Referee}, Craig Johnson {Manager} and John Scully {Humanitarian/Trainer/Fighter} POSTHUMOUSLY: James Shuler {Fighter}, Georgie Navarro {Fighter}, Wesley Mouzon {Trainer} and Chuck Betson {Media} PIONEERS: Juan Carlos Tapia{International Media} John Fitzpatrick {Referee} and Al Soifer {Promoter} 

“We proudly look ahead to the induction of these outstanding individuals selected for the 2026 Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. It is with great excitement that we prepare to celebrate and honor this remarkable group, whose contributions have helped shape Atlantic City into one of the sport’s true boxing meccas.” – Ray McCline, President & Founder, Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame 

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame 10th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend will offer boxing enthusiasts a fun filled experience with exceptional programming at this year’s Hall of Fame Festivities. Delight yourselves in our VIP cocktail receptions, engage in meet & greets with legendary figures, and immerse yourself in a fight fan experience showcasing stunning artwork, exhibits, and boxing memorabilia. The pinnacle of the weekend will be the Awards & Induction red-carpet ceremony, set in an award-show atmosphere.

“It is a tremendous honor to be part of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. This recognition not only celebrates my career, but also the sacrifice of my family, my team, and everyone who believed in me. I carried the pride of Puerto Rico in the ring in each of my fights to all the fans” – Miguel Cotto

“I’m truly honored and excited to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. I want to sincerely thank Commissioner Larry Hazzard Sr., for always being great to me and for taking care of Team Judah. He’s given us the opportunity to showcase ourselves to the world, and I’m very grateful for that. I can’t wait to see everyone—it’s going to be a fabulous night.” – Zab Judah 

“I am deeply humbled and honored to be inducted into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame—a place where I truly made my bones as a professional fighter. From my first title fight at Bally’s Park Place in October 1981 through my next two bouts there, Atlantic City always made me feel like a champion. The fans are true fight fans who showed me incredible love and support. Thank you for this great honor. I am truly grateful and deeply touched.” – Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini

Confirmed special guest list of our previous honorees and former champions as well as other boxing and entertainment personalities that will be in attendance includes: Roberto Duran, Michael Spinks, Rafael Marquez, Iran Barkley, Pipino Cuevas, Ray Mercer, Shannon Briggs, Nate Campbell, Vinny Paz, Junior Jones, Kelly Pavlik, Al Cole, James Toney, Dave Tiberi, Eva Jones-Young, Pinklon Thomas Michael Olajide, Tracy Harris Patterson, Monte Barrett, Nate Miller, Butterbean, Michael Nunn, Tony Weeks and Hip Hop Pioneer Roxanne Shante, to name a few, 

Weekend at a Glance:

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) Weekend commences at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Friday September 25th, with our “Opening Bell” VIP Cocktail Reception Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm | Location: The Balcony – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City | Entry fee: $75.00 online by: Clicking Here 

Friday September 25th, Karaoke Night at: Sixty’s Lounge – Flagship Hotel Atlantic City | Time: 9:00pm – 12:00am | No Entry Fee

Saturday, September 26th Fight Fan Experience | Location: Hollywood Ballroom 2nd Floor – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City Time | 10:00am – 2:00pm | Free & Open to Public

The Highlight of the weekend is Saturday, evening September 26th, red-carpet formal Induction Ceremony which takes place in an award show atmosphere in the beautiful Sound Wave Theater. Come mix & mingle in our Pre – Cocktail Reception: Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Location: The Balcony. Ticket Holders & Invited Guests Only | 10th Annual Awards & Induction Ceremony Time: 7:00pm Doors & Seating | 7:45pm – 10:00pm Awards & Induction Ceremony | Location: Sound Wave Theater | Tickets can be purchased by: Clicking Here | Prices for Awards & Induction Ceremony are: $125.00 (Premium Seating) and $85.00 (General Seating)

Sunday, September 27th “Closing Bell” Sunday Knockout Cigar and Wine Tasting with Legends | Location: Kennedy Cellars Winery – 839 13th St Hammonton, NJ | Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm | Entry Fee: $60.00 (Non-Member) & $50.00 (Member) Tickets for this event can only be purchased by calling: (609) 941-2000 or visiting Winery

All event tickets, room reservations and full event schedule and itinerary can be found by visiting us at: www.acbhof.com

A special thanks to our partners, sponsors and supporters: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino-Atlantic City, Club Boardwalk Resorts-Flagship Hotel, Pond LeHocky Law Firm, Kennedy Investment Group, deMers Mechanicals Services LLC, Kennedy Cellars Wines, Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Visit Atlantic City, Sampson Boxing, Sparbar IQ LTD, Joe Hand Promotions, Boxing Insider Promotions, Quail Hill Realty – Smithville, Hard Hitting Promtions, Fight Night Apparel, Adams Boxing, WBC, IBF, Chris Guzman Gloves and SiSi Hollywood 

ROCHESTER, NY (JULY 10, 2026)–The July 14th fight card at ESL Ballpark in Rochester, New York featuring former two-time heavyweight champion, Hasim “The Rock” Rahman has been moved to Tuesday, August 18th at the same venue.

The date was moved due a problem with the prospective opponent.

With the issue resolved, he will be announced in the coming weeks.

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All purchased tickets will be honored on August 18th.

Jaron Ennis stopped Xander Zayas to win the WBA/WBO Junior Middleweight titles in round seven of an exciting fight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

In round one. Ennis landed a big right that put Zayas on the deck. In round three, Ennis was rocked (for the first time in his career) when Zayas landed a hard jab that was followed by a left that scraped across the chin. In round five, Ennis landed a perfect counter right uppercut to the chin that put Zayas on the canvas. Zayas was lucky to make it out of the round as Ennis applied beating.

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In round seven, Ennis finished off Zayas when he landed another left hand on the inside and put Zayas on the canvas and the fight was stopped at 1:49.

Ennis, 153 lbs of Philadelphia is 36-0 with 32 knockouts. Zayas, 153.8 lbs of San Juan, PR is 22-1.

Emiliano Vargas Stops Bryce Mills in 4

Emiliano Vargas stopped Bryce Mills in round four of their 10-round junior welterweight bout.

Emiliano Vargas stopped Bryce Mills in round four of their 10-round junior welterweight bout.

In round three, Vargas landed a little check right hook as Mills lunged in that sent Mills to the canvas. In round four, Vargas dropped Mills with a straight left on the chin. Vargas then landed a big flurry that forced a referee stoppage just as Mills was falling to the canvas at 1:17.

Vargas, 138.6 lbs of Las Vegas is 18-0 with 15 knockouts. Mills, 139 lbs of Liverpool, NY is 22-2.

Whittaker Stops Rivera in 2

Ben Whittaker stopped Richard Rivera in round two of their 10-round light heavyweight bout.

In round one, Whittaker caught Rivera with a counter right to the side of the head that put sent him to the canvas. Seconds into round two, Whittaker landed a quick left hook that put Rivera down and the fight was stopped at 27 seconds.

Whittaker, 174.4 lbs of West Bromwhich, ENG is 12-0-1 with nine knockouts. Rivera, 173.8 lbs of Hartford, CT is 27-3.

Tucker Decisions Cedeno

Jahi Tucker won a 10-round majority decision over Euri Cedeno in a middleweight bout.

Tucker, 159.8 lbs of Deer Park, NY won by scores of 98-92, 97-93 and 95-95 and is now 17-1-1. Cedeno, 158.8 lbs of La Romana, DR is 14-1-1.

Juanma Lopez stopped Alberto Motos in the opening round of their six-round flyweight bout.

In round one, Lopez landed a perfect straight left down the middle that Motos flat on his back and the fight was over at 2:05.

Lopez, 114 lbs of Caguas, PR is 6-0 with three knockouts. Motos, 113.8 lbs of Madrid, SPA is 6-3.

Dennis Thompson remained undefeated with a eight-round split decision over Edwin Rodriguez in a super bantamweight fight.

Thompson took two cards 79-73 and 77-75. Rodriguez won a card 77-75.

Thompson landed 212 of 1040 punches. Rodriguez was 131 of 562.

Thompson, 120.8 lbs of Philadelphia s 11-0. Rodriguez, 121.4 lbs of Juana Diaz, PR is 12-12-3.

Quincey Williams remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Jerome Baxter in a welterweight fight.

Williams landed 142 of 418 punches. Baxter was 98 of 466.

Williams, 150 lbs of Washington, DC won by scores of 79-73 on all cards and is now 7-0. Baxter, 150 lbs of Pittsburgh us 7-2.

Ryan Garner won the WBC Interim Super Featherweight title with a 12-round unanimous decision over Michael Magnesi at St.. Martins Stadium in Southampton, England.

Garner, 129.10 lbs of Southampton won by scores of 119-109, 118-110 and 116-112 and is now 20-0. Magnesi, 129.3 lbs of Cave Lazio, ENG is 26-3.

Goldsmith Decisions Pauls

Bradley Goldsmith won a 10-round unanimous decision over Brad Pauls in a middleweight bout.

In round six, Goldsmith landed a little right hand that combine with Pauls losing his footing for a knockdown.

Goldsmith, 158.7 lbs of Coventry, ENG won by scores of 99-90 twice and 97-92 and is now 16-1. Pauls, 159.1 lbs of Manquery, ENG is 21-3-1.

Edmondson Decisions Arthur

Lewis Edmondson won a 10-round unanimous decision over Lyndon Arthur in a light heavyweight bout.

Edmondson, 174.9 lbs of Southampton, ENG won by scores of 96-95, 97-93 and 96-94 and is now 12-1. Arthur, 175 lbs of Manchester is 25-4.

Olaniyan Stops Chvarkou in 2

Adam Olaniyan stopped Viktor Chvarkou in round two of their four-round heavyweight bout.

At the end of the round one, Olaniyan dropped Chvarkou with a vicious flurry that was started by a flush right to the head. Chvarkou got up and wobbled to the corner. Early in round two, it was a right cross that put Cvkarkou to the canvas. The right eye of Chvarkou was a bloody mess. Finally the bout was stopped after a combination of punches at 2:11.

Olaniyan, 248.8 lbs of Dublin is 2-0 with two knockouts. Chvarkou, 215.8 lbs of Belarus is 6-34.

Bevin Decisions Lewicki

Taylor Bevin remained undefeated with a 10-round majority decision over Ryszad Lewicki in a super middleweight bout.

Bevun, 169.3 lbs of Southhampton, ENG won by scores of 97-94 twice and 95-95 and is now 9-0. Lewicki, 169.7 lbs of Manchester, ENG is 12-4-3.

–PRELIMS–

Lasha Guruli held on to win a eight-round decision over Liam Dillon in a junior welterweight fight.

In round eight, Dillon landed a right hand that put Guruli on the canvas.

Guruli, 141.12 lbs of Georgia Republic won by a 76-75 score and is now 4-0. Dillon, 141.11 lbs of London is 16-6-1.

Imam Zahmatkesh won a eight-round decision over Franklin Arinze in a cruiserweight bout.

In round four, Arinze dropped Zahmatkesh with hard flurry.

Zahmatkesh, 198.9 lbs of Chichester, ENG won by a 77-74 score and is now 6-0. Arinze, 198.4 lbs of New Castle, ENG is 10-2.

Charlie Senior won an eight-round decision over Reuquen Facundo Arce in a lightweight bout.

Senior, 132.8 lbs of Bradford, ENG won by a 79-73 score and is now 5-0. Arce, 133.9 lbs of Barcelona, SPA is 18-23-2.

Leighton Birchall won a six-round decision over Cesar Ignacio Paredes in a featherweight bout.

Borchall, 128.10 lbs of Marcum, ENG won by a 60-54 score and is 5-0. Paredes, 128 lbs of Peru is 18-36-1.

Mason Payne won a six-round decision over Cheikh Diop in a battle of undefeated junior middleweights.

Payne, 155.12 lbs of Kent, ENG won by a score of 60-54 and is now 6-0. Diop. 155.10 lbs of Dakkar, SEN is 6-1.

William Birchall needed less than a minute to dispose of Miroslav Prochaska in an six-round featherweight bout.

30 seconds into the fight, Birchall landed a straight left to the body that put down Prochaska. Another left hand put Prochaska down and the fight was over at 53 seconds.

Birchall, 126.1 lbs of Marcum, ENG is 5-0 with five knockouts. Prochaska, 125.5 lbs of Cenisa is 8-18.

Undefeated South Jersey heavyweights Josh “The Hammer” Popper and Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr. made weight Friday ahead of Saturday’s Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom. Popper, of Egg Harbor Township, weighed 250 pounds. Seldon Jr., of Smithville, weighed 236 pounds. The six round heavyweight main event tops a seven fight card, with the first bell at 7:30 PM ET.

The card marks the 21st show for Boxing Insider Promotions since October 2022, with events staged in New York City and Atlantic City and expansion into additional markets planned. The series has been billed as the last American club boxing series, presenting regional professional cards on a regular schedule at a time when most U.S. promoters have moved away from the club model.

We did it. Two undefeated heavyweights. The winner moves on to the next level. This is what club boxing is about. Come out to Tropicana and watch the fireworks tomorrow,” said promoter Larry Goldberg, the 2023 and 2024 New York Promoter of the Year.

Popper (7-0, 7 KOs) trains under Jose Luis Guzman at Bredwinners Gym in Manhattan. Seldon Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) trains under Julio Sanchez at the Pleasantville Recreation Center and is the son of former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon Sr., who won his title in Atlantic City.

Official Weights, Full Card

Main Event, Heavyweights, 6 Rounds

Josh Popper (7-0, 7 KOs), Egg Harbor Township, NJ, 250 lbs.

Bruce Seldon Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs), Smithville, NJ, 236 lbs.

Co-Feature, Super Lightweights, 8 Rounds

Daiyaan Butt (20-4), Philadelphia, PA, 142 lbs.

Willmank Canonico Brito (13-10-2, 11 KOs), Rosarito, Mexico, 142 lbs.

Middleweights, 6 Rounds

Damian Tinnerello (5-0, 4 KOs), Berlin, NJ, 160 lbs. ?
?Abdalla Nagy (2-4), Albuquerque, NM, 160 lbs.

Middleweights, 6 Rounds

Kahshad Elliott (7-0, 6 KOs), Plainfield, NJ, 158 lbs

Scottie Stockman (4-2, 1 KO), Medford, OR, 156 lbs.

Super Lightweights, 4 Rounds

Julio Sanchez III (4-1, 2 KOs), Pleasantville, NJ, 140 lbs.

Shawn Rall (4-6, 3 KOs), Bedford, OH, 139 lbs

Light Heavyweights, 4 Rounds

Jahanzeb Rizwan (1-0, 1 KO), Bronx, NY, 171 lbs.

Daniel Keepers (pro debut), North Las Vegas, NV, 171 lbs.

Middleweights, 4 Rounds

David Malul (4-0, 2 KOs), Queens, NY, 154 lbs.

Julius Thomas (1-3-1, 1 KO), Youngstown, OH, 157 lbs.

How to Watch

The full card streams live and free on the “https://www.youtube.com/boxinginsider

BoxingInsider YouTube channel beginning at 7:30 PM ET.

Tickets for Saturday’s card at the Tropicana Showroom are ?
?https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-06-13-2026/event/02006495CFC0F3D8

Former world champion Chris Billam-Smith scored a seventh round stoppage over Ryan Rozicki in a Fight of the Year Candidate in Bournemouth, England

In round one, Rozixki was cut over the left eye. In round two, Rozicki was docked a point for using his head into the face of Billam-Smith.

The two stood toe-to-toe with Billam-Smith landing some hellacious shots and combinations to the face of Rozicki. Rozicki battled back and tried to even things out, but Billam-Smith battered the face of Rozicki and the fight was stopped by the corner after the round.

Chev Clarke get off the deck twice and came back to stop Jack Massey in round seven of their 10-round cruiserweight fight.

In round four, Massey dropped Clarke with big right to the top of the head. Massey then landed a big flurry that was finished off by a right to the body that put Clarke down again.

In round seven, Clarke turned the tables and landed a huge right that put Massey down. Clarke finished off Massey with a massive flurry of power shots and the fight was stopped at 1:24.

Lee Cutler stopped Aaron Sutton in round three of their 10-round middleweight bout.

In round three, Cutler landed a right hand that put Sutton down. Sutton grabbed his left shoulder and the fight was stopped at 31 seconds.

Stevie McKenna stopped Casey James Streeter just 64 seconds into their eight-round middleweight bout.

In round one, McKenna landed a huge left hook that put Streeter down. McKenna opened up on Streeter and the fight was stopped at 1:04.

Sam Hickey scored a vicious second round stoppage over Todd Thompkins in a middleweight fight.

Hickey landed a perfect counter right to the jaw that sent Thompkins down and the fight was stopped at 1:22.

Ivan Dychko won a 10-round split decision over Henry Dykes in a heavyweight bout.

In round one, Dychko landed a right hand that put Dykes on the canvas.

Dychko won two cards 97-92. Dykes took a card 95-94.

Leon Hughes stopped Mario Vergiev in round three of their eight-round light heavyweight bout.

In round three, Hughes landed a hard combination and the fight was stopped at 57 seconds.

Alex Macmillan stopped Leo Fanthome in round two of a six-round welterweight fight,

In round one, Macmillan dropped Fanthome with a sweeping right. Moments later, another right put Fanthome on the canvas. In round two, Macmillan dropped Fanthome again with a straight right. Macmillan landed a body shot and then a flurry of punches and the fight was stopped at 1:44.

Macmillan, 150 lbs of Morecambe, ENG is 4-0 with three knockouts. Fanthome, 150 lbs of Redditch, ENG 7-3.

Former two-time world title challenger Edward Vazquez scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Daniel Lugo in a junior lightweight bout at UT-Arlington College Park Arena

In round five, Lugo was cut around the right eye.

Vazquez landed 188 of 507 punches. Lugo was 177 of 760.

Vazquez of Fort Worth, TX won by scores of 98-92 and 96-94 twice and is now 20-3. Lugo, 130 lbs of Hermosillo, MEX is 28-4-1.

Mindoro Decisions Espadas

Weljon Mindoro remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Elias Espadas in a middleweight fight.

Mindoro landed 132 of 377 punches. Espadas was 92 of 478.

Mindoro, 162 1/2 lbs of the Philippines won by scores of 98-91, 97-92 and 96-93 and is now 17-0-1. Espadas, 162 1/2 lbs of Merida, MEX is 23-7-1.

Garcia Decisions Jimenez

Alan Garcia won an eight-round split decision over Bryan Jimenez in a lightweight bout.

Garcia landed 76 of 269 punches. Jimenez was 71 of 317.

Garcia of Ulyces, KS won two cards by a 78-74 tally. Jimenez took a card 77-75.

Garcia s 18-1. Jimenez, 136 1/2 lbs is 18-4.

Jose Guillermo Keb Canul defeated James Bernadin via disqualification in a junior middleweight bout

The fight was stopped 51 seconds into round six due to excessive low blows.

Canul, 137.4 lbs of Mexico is 15-0. Bernadin, 139 lbs of Lancaster, PA is 13-5-1.

Malachi Ross stopped Derrick Whitley Jr. in round one of a six-round junior middleweight bout.

Halfway through round one, Ross dropped Whitley with a left hook. Ross landed a hard flurry and the fight was stopped at 2:35.

Ross, 153.9 ;bs of Grandview, MO is 5-0 with four knockouts. Whitley, 155.2 lbs of Springfield, MA is 9-7-2.

Figo Ramirez remained undefeated with a third round stoppage of Roberto Tapia in a six-round super bantamweight bout.

In round three, Ramirez dropped Tapia with a flurry that finished off by a right hand. Ramirez continued the pressure and the fight was stopped at 2:57.

Ramirez, 121 1/2 lbs of Dallas is 11-0-1 with five knockouts. Tapia, 122 lbs of Mexicali, MEX is 5-4.

Damayo Scott won a four-round unanimous decision over Yamil Ortiz in a junior lightweight biut.

In round two, Ortiz was cut over his left eye.

In round three, Scott was deducted a point for hitting behind the head.

Scott landed 67 of 204 punches. Ortiz was 32 of 161.

Scott, 128 lbs of Forney, TX won by scores of 39-36 twice and 38-37 and is now 2-0. Ortiz, 131 lbs of Bayamon, PR is 2-2.

**ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.** — On Saturday, June 13, undefeated heavyweight Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) headlines a Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom against fellow unbeaten South Jersey heavyweight Josh “The Hammer” Popper (7-0, 6 KOs). It is the kind of all-local, all-undefeated main event the sport rarely produces, and for Seldon it is a chance to prove the name on his trunks belongs to him as much as it does to his father.

That name carries weight in Atlantic City. Bruce Seldon Sr., “The Atlantic City Express,” won the vacant WBA heavyweight championship in 1995, stopping former IBF titleholder Tony Tucker, and retired with a record of 40-8 and 36 knockouts. His son grew up a few miles inland in Smithville and graduated from Absegami High School. Now he is building his own career on the same stretch of shore where his father became a world champion.

Seldon Jr. came to boxing late and without an amateur background, turning professional in 2024 in his late twenties. What he lacked in pedigree he has made up for in power. He has stopped six of his eight opponents and become a fixture in his home market, appearing on six previous Boxing Insider shows where his come-forward style and finishing instinct have made him a local favorite. He trains at the Pleasantville Recreation Center under Julio Sanchez and is guided by managers Jim Kurtz and David Dubinsky of DKO Boxing.

By his own account, this camp has been different. “This is the strongest, the fastest, the calmest I’ve been probably my entire career,” Seldon told Josh Hennig on 97.3 ESPN. He points to his most recent fight as the turning point, an experience he has called eye-opening. “I promised myself and my team that I would never get into another ring again if I wasn’t 100 percent ready,” he said. “Coming into this one, I’m just making good on my word.”

Those changes started in the gym. Seldon describes a camp built on consistency and focus, one where he stayed disciplined and let his corner reshape the way he fights. The pressure and power that made his name are still there, but they now sit underneath a more patient, calculated approach designed to carry him deeper into a fight against an opponent who will not fold.

The version of himself he plans to bring on June 13 is one he says no one has seen yet. Known as a pressure fighter hunting the knockout, Seldon says he has spent this camp learning to box, to set traps and pick his spots rather than simply walk his man down. “At the end of the day, boxing is chess, not checkers,” he said. He credits his corner for the growth and makes no apology for leaning on it. “I would be a true idiot, especially in this sport, not to listen,” he said. “I don’t have all the answers. You’ve got to be coachable.”

Popper has promised to walk into a storm of pressure, and Seldon is happy to confirm it is coming. “Of course I’m going to bring the pressure. That’s what I do,” he said. “Just because he’s expecting that doesn’t mean he’s going to be able to stop it.” He believes the night will be the hardest of Popper’s career. “He should be expecting the toughest fight he’s gotten into in his entire career,” Seldon said.

The matchup carries the kind of personal edge only a hyper-local main event can. The two men grew up minutes apart and attended rival high schools, Seldon at Absegami and Popper at Holy Spirit, and Popper has needled him about a high school football game from more than a decade ago. Seldon waves it off. “Whatever he did on the field 13, 14 years ago, good for him,” he said. “That’s a team sport. I didn’t even play football that year. Regardless, you’re not going to be able to bring your team into the ring with you on June 13th.”

“Bruce Seldon has been on six previous Boxing Insider shows and has made quite the impression on the local market with his KO power,” said promoter Larry Goldberg of Boxing Insider Promotions. “When this fight was presented to him, he didn’t hesitate to say yes.”

Seldon Jr. vs. Popper headlines a stacked seven-fight card on Saturday, June 13 at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom, first bell 7:30 PM ET. Two undefeated South Jersey heavyweights, a hometown crowd, and a building that Boxing Insider Promotions has turned back into the home of Atlantic City boxing. This is the fight the region has been asking for, and somebody’s zero has to go. Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Get yours before the room sells out: ?
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**ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.** — On Saturday, June 13, undefeated heavyweight Josh “The Hammer” Popper (7-0, 6 KOs) headlines a Boxing Insider Promotions card at the Tropicana Atlantic City Showroom against fellow unbeaten South Jersey heavyweight Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr. It is the kind of all-local, all-undefeated main event the sport rarely produces, and for Popper it is a homecoming years in the making.

Popper is a South Jersey product through and through. He grew up minutes from the boardwalk and starred in football and basketball at Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, where he played defensive end on the Spartans team that won the 2011 New Jersey state championship alongside future NFL players. The pride runs deep. “I bleed blue and gold,” Popper told Josh Hennig on 973 ESPN’s “Hanging with Hennig.” “I’m a Spartan until I die.” He recently returned to speak to students at his old high school, closing a loop on a journey that started there.

From Holy Spirit, Popper went on to Rowan University, where he became an All American and All-Conference defensive lineman and earned rookie minicamp invitations from the Arizona Cardinals and the Indianapolis Colts. When pro football did not work out, he moved to New York City, took up boxing in his late twenties, and opened his own gym, Bredwinners, in Manhattan. He was a standout amateur fast, winning the 2023 New York Ring Masters Championship and the 2023 New York Boxing Tournament before turning pro in late 2024.

The nickname tells the deeper story. “The Hammer” is a tribute to his late father, Michael, a home builder whose hammer Popper now wears tattooed on his back. He has been open that boxing began, in part, as a way to cope with his father’s death, and that he carries his dad and his younger sisters into the ring with him every time out.

Popper turned pro in October 2024 in Nashville and has stopped nearly everyone since, building to a 7-0 record with 6 knockouts. Two of those wins have come right at the Tropicana, including a first-round stoppage of Dillon Pumphrey in March. In April he went the full six rounds for the first time, outpointing veteran Rydell Booker in a fight that proved his conditioning and ring savvy as much as his power. He has not stopped since. “I haven’t taken any time off,” Popper said on 973 ESPN. “I feel like I’ve just been rolling right through.”

Behind him is a team built for the long climb. Popper is managed by Marty Hopwood of TMA Management, the New York-based outfit that also guides the careers of fighters like Terell Bostic and Jacob Solis, and he is trained by former pro Jose Luis Guzman, who also works with star Amanda Serrano. Popper is a coach himself, working with amateurs and pros, including three-time world champion Miyo Yoshida, and he credits that teaching eye for sharpening his own ring IQ.

For all the boxing, Popper first reached a national audience outside the ring during a high-profile relationship with pop icon Madonna, who was a ringside fixture at his amateur fights. He has never run from the attention, but he has made clear he intends to be known for what he does between the ropes.

The Seldon matchup carries a personal edge that only a hyper-local main event can. As Popper revealed on 973 ESPN, the two actually faced each other in high school football, Holy Spirit against Absegami, and Popper does not mind reminding people how that one went. Now they meet again as grown men, both undefeated, both with knockout power, and both unwilling to leave it to the judges.

Popper’s message to anyone watching him for the first time on June 13 was simple. “They’re going to have a new favorite boxer,” he said. “You don’t want to blink.”

“Josh Popper is exactly what this series is about,” said promoter Larry Goldberg of Boxing Insider Promotions. “A local kid who chased a dream, took the hard road, and is now headlining a heavyweight main event in his own backyard against another undefeated local. Two unbeaten South Jersey heavyweights willing to fight each other, that does not happen at this level. June 13 is going to be a special night for Atlantic City boxing.”

**EVENT INFORMATION**

What: Boxing Insider Promotions presents Seldon Jr. vs. Popper?
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (June 1, 2026) — Tickets are on sale now for Boxing Insider Promotions’ next night of professional boxing at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, June 13. The seven-bout card is built around tri-state talent, with fighters from Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York filling out a lineup made for fans who want to see their own local boxers under the lights.

**MAIN EVENT: Bruce Seldon Jr. vs. Josh Popper, Heavyweight**

Two undefeated heavyweights look to do battle in a 50/50 war. Bruce “2.0” Seldon Jr., son of former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon Sr., meets Josh Popper, a South Jersey native now based in New York City, where he founded Breadwinners. Both men carry knockout power, and both are looking to bring the fireworks. With the winner moving to the next level of his career, neither plans on leaving it to the judges.

**CO-FEATURE: Daiyaan Butt vs. Willmank Canonico Brito, 142 lbs**

The co-feature brings a Philadelphia fighter into the spotlight. Daiyaan Butt, of Philadelphia, Pa. and a Temple University graduate, is one of the city’s busiest young pros and looks to put on a show for the fans who have followed him up the ranks. Standing across from Butt is Willmank Canonico Brito in what shapes up as an action-packed eight-rounder between two fighters who come to throw hands.

**ON THE UNDERCARD**

– Damian Tinnerello, of Berlin, N.J. and an active member of the United States Air Force, vs. Abdalla Nagy, 156 lbs

– Kahshad Elliott, of Plainfield, N.J., vs. Scottie Stockman, 156 lbs

– Julio “Jewelz” Sanchez III, of Pleasantville, N.J., vs. Shawn Rall, lightweight

– Jahanzeb Rizwan, of the Bronx, N.Y., vs. an opponent to be announced, middleweight

– David Malul, of Queens, N.Y., vs. Julius Thomas, welterweight

“This is our eighth show at the Trop since 2024. In the main event we’ve got two undefeated heavyweights with deep local roots, Josh Popper and Bruce Seldon Jr., fighting each other. That never happens at this level. Add a card full of regional fighters from Jersey, New York, and Philly, and you’ve got old-school boxing in a historic fight town. Get your tickets and come see the fights live,” said promoter Larry Goldberg.

**EVENT INFORMATION**

What: Boxing Insider Promotions presents a night of professional boxing

When: Saturday, June 13, 2026

Where: Tropicana Atlantic City, N.J.

Tickets: On sale now at Ticketmaster.com

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — Tonight marks a historic night in boxing as two of Cuba’s most celebrated champions, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux, return to the ring LIVE at HAVANA HEAT, streaming exclusively on the Nothing But Sportz app for just $9.95.

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In the main event, legendary Olympic gold medalist and former world champion Yuriorkis Gamboa faces Alexander Espinoza for the WBA Latino 140 LB Title. A national icon in Cuba and one of boxing’s most explosive fighters, Gamboa rose through the ranks with electrifying speed, fearless performances, and a willingness to face elite competition, becoming one of the sport’s most respected and recognizable stars.

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