Rising Star Pwomosyon argroup Ekip rèv elve Atlantic City nan ansyen li yo boksè tout bèl pouvwa
ATLANTIC CITY – Janvye 4, 2018 – In its heyday, Atlantic City te lakay yo nan kèk nan pi avyon de gè rakonte boksè nan, pi batay memorab, ak yon atmosfè depaman, ponctué pa shobiz, ekla, sweat and blood. Avèk Rising Star Pwomosyon’ lansman de seri nouvo boksè li yo, Boardwalk boksè, the budding promotional outfit hopes to return the city to its former pugilistic glory. Sou Fevriye 24, the series debuts at The Showboat Atlantic City, ak karakteristik talan soti nan New Jersey, Philadelphia ak New York.
Boardwalk boksè gen pou objaktif pou kontinye eritaj nan vil la nan batay lejand ak nwit selèb, honoring the rich history of boxing in Atlantic City. Rising Star Promotions plans to bring together local boxing gyms, fans and businesses to provide a platform for local and regional boxers to showcase their talent. “Nou vle pote jou yo tout bèl pouvwa nan Atlantic City boksè tounen nan prezan an,” said Rising Star Promotions CEO Thomas “Cornflake” LAMANNA, ki plan yo goumen nan seri a’ inaugural event. “Vil sa a vle di tèlman yo m 'pèsonèlman ak pwofesyonèl, ak apre yo fin fè montre nan Claridge a pou de ane ki sot pase yo ak outgrowing ki pidevan, it’s an honor to launch Boardwalk Boxing at the Showboat. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity.”
Nan 26 ane fin vye granmoun avyon de gè tire kèk nan talan tèt boksè a ede lanse seri a, reaffirm angajman li nan lavil la ansanm ak kominote a boksè ki te kòmanse ak lansman an nan konpayi pou chanje klas li nan 2015.
The series marks Hall of Fame Matchmaker Russell PeltzNan retounen nan Atlantic City, a locale that helped cement his legacy as one of the best matchmakers in the history of boxing. LaManna counts Peltz’s events among the most memorable of his childhood. “Nou te konnen ke lè ou te ale nan youn nan evènman Russell Peltz la, ou te ale nan jwenn gwo, batay memorab.” LaManna is thrilled to add the hall of famer to his team. “Nan fen jounen an, he’s part of the history of Atlantic City. It feels great that he believed in us enough to come on board.”
'Fewòs Babe’ Michelle Rosado has also been added to the Rising Star Promotions team ahead of the launch of Boardwalk Boxing. The marketing strategist and boxing enthusiast brings her brand of grassroots, bòt sou tè pou chanje klas talan nan Boardwalk a pou lansman de seri a.
Brandon Dixon, Chèf Operating Ofisye nan konpayi paran Showboat Hotel la, gwo kay won Envestisman, is thrilled about the return of world-class boxing to the property. “pidevan nou an se destinasyon an user-zanmitay pi pou planifikatè evènman sou tout Atlantic City Boardwalk nan,” Di Dixon. “Nou pa t 'kapab panse a yon fason pi bon louvri espas nou moute nan piblik la pase ak lansman de Bòks Seri an Boardwalk epi l ap monte Pwomosyon Star sa a fevriye pou yon nwit ki envite nou pa pral bliye.”
The city’s boxing history is unparalleled. Atlantic City’s favorite son, Hall of Fame fighter Arturo “Loraj” chat, goumen 22 nan l ' 49 batay nan vil la, including the second and third installments of his legendary trilogy with “Ilandè” Micky Ward. Some of the sport’s biggest names graced the ring in the city along the boardwalk over the years. Heavyweights Mike Tyson, Evandè Olifil and LArry Holmes fought a combined 24 times in Atlantic City. Roy Jones, Jr., Bernard Hopkins, Roberto Duran, Miguel Cottnan, Kelly Pavlik, Matye Saad Muhammad, Mike Rossman, Jeff Chandler, akArawon Pryor gen tout pati te nan istwa vas nan vil la boksè.
Card information for the inaugural Boardwalk Boxing event will be released next week. Boardwalk Boxing will be streamed live via FightNight Live on Facebook.
