Seldon, Figueroa earn impressive wins
By David Weinberg The Showroom at Tropicana Atlantic City is considered one of the city’s iconic boxing arenas. Its reputation started in the 1980s, when promoters Don Elbaum and the late Ted Menas held their legendary “Tuesday Night Fights” there. The pair hosted an...Boxing, lifeguard races highlight local sports calendar
By David Weinberg Local sports fans have some interesting options this week. Two of the area’s most popular sports – boxing and lifeguard racing – are staging events on Friday while the South Jersey South Shore Baseball League (SJSSBL) playoffs kick into high gear....A.C. trainer celebrates 50 years in boxing
By David Weinberg The routine is always the same. Each weekday afternoon around 4 p.m. – and sometimes on Saturdays – veteran boxing trainer Bill Johnson dons a t-shirt with his late son Leavander’s likeness on the front, pulls on a faded baseball cap, slings a gym...Phillies dominate N.L. All Star balloting
By David Weinberg Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman had planned to spend the upcoming All-Star break at the Jersey Shore with family and friends. Instead, he’ll be heading to Arlington, Texas to play in the 94th Mid-Summer Classic at Texas’ Globe Life Field on July 16....
