Boxing Insider Promotions will pay tribute to the history of boxing in Atlantic City, and showcase up-and-coming talent in an evening that will air on DAZN. The stacked and much-anticipated match card is set for November 16 at The Showroom in Tropicana Atlantic City, New Jersey. The venue has a storied history of fights dating back to the turn of the century.
Some of the leading hopefuls and new talents eager to make their way into the MMA scene will perform. Scheduled during the boxing season and aimed at presenting Atlantic City as a city with centuries-old boxing tradition, this event will offer breathtaking fights and be dedicated to the memory of one of the most famous promoters of the city. How will this event unfold?
Main Events With Upcoming Prospects
The main fight features junior middleweight prospect Justin Figueroa with a record of 10-0 with eight knockouts to his name. This boxer is also an Atlantic City Beach Patrol member, so he can also be considered a local hero. He will fight Omar Rosales, who also has a 50-50 chance with a record of 9-3-1 with five knockouts to his credit. This fight will consist of six rounds, and Figueroa, who is enterprising in protecting his unbeaten run, will be in a fix against Rosales.
Bruce Seldon Jr., a heavyweight with a perfect record of three wins in three starts, all by knockouts, will fight Julio Mendoza in a four-round fight. Seldon Jr. follows in the footsteps of his father, former world heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, also known as a solid puncher. This fight evokes a sense of nostalgia for longtime boxing fans who saw the father achieve his dreams while sparking fresh excitement for those looking forward to what the future holds.
This junior heavyweight, Francisco Rodriguez, with a perfect record of five knockouts in as many fights, will also fight in a six-round fight. Fans and analysts expect a solid showing by Rodriguez, who still looks as powerful and skilled as a lightweight division champion.
Honoring Don Elbaum’s Legacy At Atlantic City
Besides the stellar fight card, there will be tributes to boxing legend Don Elbaum. In his operations as an essential player in turning Atlantic City into one of the most important destinations for fights in the 1980s, El Baum’s contribution to the world of boxing and Atlantic City boxing, in particular, cannot be overstated. Having done 196 shows at the Tropicana, Elbaum played a part in putting Atlantic City on the map of the boxing business as they carved a niche in the circuits.
His inclusion into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019 ensured that his achievements as one of the greatest promoters in the glamour sport in the media were well placed and will live on for decades. Another promoter and boxing enthusiast, Larry Goldberg, will also be in attendance to pay tribute to the impact Elbaum has had on the sport of boxing. The tribute will be an attempt to honor Elbaum for his hard work towards sports and the efforts to make Atlantic City host numerous impressive fights.
Final Thoughts
This upcoming event is not only a night of boxing but also the history of boxing in Atlantic City, as well as looking forward to the new generation of fighters emerging in that region. This concept runs with boxing’s most remarkably increased performers and has consistently flaunted bright young talents that may become new luminaries of the boxing ring. The event does not only portray the historical hall of boxing in Atlantic City but also creates further anticipation for future boxing fights.
