Extra Points: 30 Years Ago, Holyfield-Foreman Happened
Monday marks the 30th anniversary of one of Atlantic City's most epic fights.
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Extra Points: Millville’s LaManna set for title fight May 1
Millville Boxer Thomas LaManna has been fighting for a decade in hopes of getting an opportunity to become world champion; He'll finally get that chance May 1st.
Philadelphia’s Joe Frazier Was Apart Of Boxing’s Golden Age
March 8th will mark the 50th anniversary of “The Fight” between Muhammad Ali and Philadelphia's Joe Frazier. It was billed as the biggest fight in history
Extra Points: Trump Plaza Implosion Marked End of An Era in A.C. Boxing
Trump Plaza hit the canvas in a matter of seconds last Wednesday morning, dropping faster than Michael Spinks did against Mike Tyson at nearby Boardwalk Hall 31 years ago.
Extra Points: Seldon Suffers First-Round Loss
Seldon, the 32-year-old son of former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce Seldon, easily beat the count, but quickly ran into more trouble.
Extra Points: Local Boxer Isiah Seldon Primed for Big Fight Saturday
Atlantic City middleweight Isiah Seldon trained in Philadelphia for six weeks in preparation for Saturday's nationally televised fight.
Extra Points: Millville’s LaManna joins 30-win club
Millville boxer Thomas LaManna reached a milestone Saturday night.
Extra Points: Local Boxers LaManna, Seldon set for action this month
While Atlantic City's boxing scene remains quiet, two local fighters will be in action elsewhere this month.
A.C. Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Class
Here is the 2021 hall of fame class scheduled to be honored during the ACBHOF celebration weekend in Atlantic City next August, along with the members of the 2020 Class.
Extra Points: Delays in Approval Proving Costly for Boxing, MMA in A.C.
Professional boxing and mixed martial arts have also been granted permission to hold events in Atlantic City and elsewhere in the state. However, their window of opportunity is closed, at least for now.