Atlantic City Boxing: Figueroa, Popper, Lewandowski Headline Tropicana March 7

Atlantic City, NJ – February 6, 2026 – Boxing Insider Promotions will present a professional boxing event at the Tropicana Showroom in Atlantic City on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

The event is headlined by Junior NABF Super Welterweight Champion “Mr. Atlantic City” Justin Figueroa vs. James Blake Franklin (super welterweight).

Confirmed matchups: 

– Josh Popper vs. Dillon Pumphrey (heavyweight) 

– John Leonardo vs. Edgar Joe Cortes (super 

bantamweight) 

– Lia Lewandowski vs. Indeya “Azucar” Rodriguez (light flyweight) 

– Jacob Riley Solis vs. Jeremy Ramos (super welterweight) 

– Jim Torney vs. Trevor Kotara (heavyweight)

Also scheduled to appear: Julio “Julez” Sanchez III and Jahanzeb Rizwan.   

More bouts to be announced.

“We are excited to bring our brand of club boxing back to the Boardwalk in 2026,” said Larry Goldberg, promoter of Boxing Insider Promotions. “Tropicana is the best venue in town to watch the fights and this card will not disappoint.”

Doors open at 6:00 PM. First bell at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster: 

https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-03-07-2026/event/020064280B90E1FA

Boxing Insider Promotions, named New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Promoter of the Year for 2023 and 2024, presents regular professional boxing events in New York and Atlantic City. This event marks Boxing Insider Promotions’ 20th professional club show since October 2022 and its seventh in Atlantic City.




Boxing Insider Returns to Tropicana Atlantic City with Local Talent and Regional Prospects on November 7

Boxing Insider Promotions returns to Atlantic City with a professional boxing event on Friday, November 7, at the Tropicana Showroom. The 10-bout card starts at 6:30 p.m. and is headlined by Atlantic City native Justin “Mr. Atlantic City” Figueroa and also features Otto Wallin, Bruce Seldon Jr., Lia Lewandowski, and the Lugo brothers.

Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-11-07-2025/event/02006337A4E93B1B

Justin Figueroa: “Mr Atlantic City” Justin Figueroa (13-0, 10 KOs), a local favorite, makes his fifth appearance at Tropicana. Fresh off a unanimous decision victory for the Junior NABF super welterweight title in August, Figueroa aims to build on his momentum in his hometown. He is matched for the bout, but officials are awaiting contracts before announcing the opponent.

Otto Wallin vs. Chris Thomas: Swedish heavyweight veteran Otto Wallin, who has faced Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, returns to Atlantic City for his third appearance. He meets New Jersey’s Chris Thomas in a 10-round heavyweight bout. Thomas, known for his power punching, seeks to make the most of this matchup.

Bruce Seldon Jr. vs. Jose Medina: Undefeated heavyweight Bruce Seldon Jr. (7-0, 6 KOs), son of former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, faces Jose Medina (8-2, 3 KOs) in a scheduled six-round contest.

Lia Lewandowski vs. Chantal Sumrall: Berlin, N.J.’s Lia Lewandowski (2-0, 1 TKO), a 25-year-old flyweight trained by former pro Milton Davis at The Kennel gym in South Jersey, makes her third professional appearance. A graduate of Eastern Regional High School and Drexel University, she was once ranked fifth among U.S. female amateurs at 114 pounds.

Julio Sanchez III vs. Mike Randolph: Pleasantville’s Julio Sanchez III, a 22-year-old welterweight and former standout basketball player at Pleasantville High School and Coalinga College, competes under the guidance of his father and coach, Julio Sanchez Jr.

Prospect Matchups:

  • Elijah Lugo vs. Josue Silva: Featherweight Elijah Lugo, holder of 26 USA Boxing national titles and five international championships, continues his transition to the professional ranks.
  • Nathan Lugo vs. Diego Lablonski: Super middleweight Nathan Lugo (5-0, 5 KOs) from Marietta, Ga., debuted professionally in April 2024 after an amateur career that included 25 national titles and qualification for the 2022 U.S. Olympic Trials.
  • Yoel Angeloni vs. Brandon Diaz-Campos: 21-year-old Italian-Cuban southpaw welterweight Yoel Angeloni, who boasts a 140-2 amateur record, looks to advance his pro career.
  • Patrick O’Connor vs. Anthony Michael Trejo: Undefeated cruiserweight Patrick O’Connor (2-0), a 20-year-old former national champion from Waldorf, Md., trains at Oxon Hill Boxing Club.

“We’re excited to bring professional boxing back to Atlantic City with a mix of local talent and promising prospects,” said Larry Goldberg, Boxing Insider promoter. “This card highlights fighters who could shape the sport’s future.”

Boxing Insider also partners with AC PAL for an amateur event on Sunday, November 9, with all proceeds supporting AC PAL youth programs. Tickets for the amateur event are $30 and $40, available at AC PAL, the November 7 event, or at the door.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. on November 7, with the card streaming live on DAZN. Tickets start at $50 and are available through the Tropicana Atlantic City box office or Ticketmaster: https://www.ticketmaster.com/boxing-insider-live-professional-boxing-atlantic-city-new-jersey-11-07-2025/event/02006337A4E93B1B).

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