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.
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.”
AC PAL Amateur Event:
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
