David Weinberg - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Big-time boxing returns to A.C. Saturday

by Michael | Apr 10, 2025 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg The drought is finally over. Big-time boxing finally makes its return to the main arena of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Saturday night when undefeated welterweight world champions Jaron “Boots” Ennis (33-0, 29 KOs) and Eimantas Stanionis (15-0, 9 KOs)...

The magic of baseball

by Michael | Apr 3, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Throughout a sportswriting career that has spanned 40-plus years, I’ve had the good fortune to witness hundreds, if not thousands, of games and events in venues across the country. I’ve been to Bowls (Rose), Coliseums (L.A., Oakland), Domes (Georgia,...

Local trio excels in boxing card at Tropicana

by Cindy | Mar 27, 2025 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Pleasantville boxing trainer Julio Sanchez has been fighting a cold for a few weeks. He found the perfect remedy at Tropicana Atlantic City last Saturday. Sanchez was in great spirits great after guiding his son, Julio Sanchez III, and heavyweight...

Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

by Cindy | Mar 20, 2025 | Atlantic County, Features, Pleasantville, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg It was a Friday afternoon and the boxing gym at the Pleasantville Rec Center was packed. Young fighters smacked the heavy bags beneath pictures of late trainer Mike Hall, former Pleasantville middleweight Kevin “Killer” Watts and other members of the...

Ocean City basketball team, Absegami wrestler enjoy success

by Cindy | Mar 13, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Features, Ocean City, Ocean City, South Jersey, Sports

By David Weinberg Celebrations abounded for some local high school teams and competitors last weekend. Absegami wrestler Lamiah Berry earned a state championship at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, a day after the Ocean City boys basketball team won its first...