Rising Star Promotions Assembles Dream Team to Elevate Atlantic City to its Former Boxing Glory
ಅಟ್ಲಾಂಟಿಕ್ ಸಿಟಿ – ಜನವರಿ 4, 2018 – In its heyday, Atlantic City was home to some of boxing’s most storied fighters, most memorable fights, and an unmatched atmosphere, punctuated by glitz, glamour, sweat and blood. ಜೊತೆ Rising Star Promotions’ launch of its new boxing series, Boardwalk Boxing, the budding promotional outfit hopes to return the city to its former pugilistic glory. ಮೇಲೆ ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 24, the series debuts at The Showboat Atlantic City, and features talent from New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York.
Boardwalk Boxing aims to continue the city’s legacy of legendary fights and glamorous nights, 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. “ನಾವು ಪ್ರಸ್ತುತ ಅಟ್ಲಾಂಟಿಕ್ ಸಿಟಿ ಬಾಕ್ಸಿಂಗ್ ವೈಭವವನ್ನು ದಿನಗಳ ವಾಪಸ್ಸು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಬಯಸುತ್ತೇನೆ,” said Rising Star Promotions CEO ಥಾಮಸ್ “Cornflake” LaManna, ಯಾರು ಸರಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋರಾಡಲು ಯೋಜಿಸಿದೆ’ inaugural event. “ಈ ನಗರದ ವೈಯಕ್ತಿಕವಾಗಿ ಮತ್ತು ವೃತ್ತಿಪರವಾಗಿ ನನಗೆ ತುಂಬಾ ಅರ್ಥ, and after doing shows at the Claridge for the past two years and outgrowing that venue, it’s an honor to launch Boardwalk Boxing at the Showboat. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity.”
ದಿ 26 year old fighter drafted some of boxing’s top talent to help launch the series, reaffirming his commitment to the city and the boxing community that began with the launch of his promotional company in 2015.
The series marks Hall of Fame Matchmaker Russell Peltz‘s return to 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. “You knew that when you went to one of Russell Peltz’s events, you were going to get great, memorable fights.” LaManna is thrilled to add the hall of famer to his team. “ದಿನದ ಕೊನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ, he’s part of the history of Atlantic City. It feels great that he believed in us enough to come on board.”
‘Raging Babe’ ಮಿಚೆಲ್ 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, ಸರಣಿ ಉಡಾವಣೆಗೆ ಕಾಲುದಾರಿ ನೆಲದ ಪ್ರಚಾರ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ ಬೂಟ್.
ಬ್ರ್ಯಾಂಡನ್ ಡಿಕ್ಸನ್, ನಾಟಕ ದೋಣಿ ಹೋಟೆಲ್ ಮಾತೃ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ ನಿರ್ವಹಣಾ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿ, ಟವರ್ ಇನ್ವೆಸ್ಟ್ಮೆಂಟ್ಸ್, is thrilled about the return of world-class boxing to the property. “Our venue is the most user-friendly destination for event planners on the entire Atlantic City Boardwalk,” said Dixon. “We couldn’t think of a better way to open our space up to the public than with the launch of the Boardwalk Boxing Series and Rising Star Promotions this February for a night that our guests will not forget.”
The city’s boxing history is unparalleled. Atlantic City’s favorite son, Hall of Fame fighter Arturo “ಥಂಡರ್” Gatti, ಹೋರಾಡಿದರು 22 ತನ್ನ 49 fights in the city, including the second and third installments of his legendary trilogy with “ಐರಿಷ್” Micky ವಾರ್ಡ್. Some of the sport’s biggest names graced the ring in the city along the boardwalk over the years. ಹೆವಿವೇಯ್ಟ್ ಮೈಕ್ ಟೈಸನ್, ಇವಾಂಡರ್ ಹೋಲಿಫೀಲ್ಡ್ and Larry Holmes fought a combined 24 times in Atlantic City. ರಾಯ್ ಜೋನ್ಸ್, ಜೂನಿಯರ್., ಬರ್ನಾರ್ಡ್ ಹಾಪ್ಕಿನ್ಸ್, ರಾಬರ್ಟೊ ಡ್ಯುರಾನ್, Miguel Cottದಿ, ಕೆಲ್ಲಿ Pavlik ಕರೆಯುತ್ತದೆ, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Mike Rossman, Jeff Chandler, ಮತ್ತುಆರನ್ ಪ್ರಿಯೊರ್ have all been part of the city’s vast boxing history.
Card information for the inaugural Boardwalk Boxing event will be released next week. Boardwalk Boxing will be streamed live via FightNight Live on Facebook.
