ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (April 29, 2016) – TONIGHT at the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, a big night of boxing will take place at the Mark Etess Arena with three big televised fights that will be shown live on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike TV.

Before the cameras roll, nine undercard fights will take place that will feature a variety of prospects and contenders ,which includes popular Atlantic City based welterweight, Anthony “Juice” Young.

Young, who has a record of 11-2 with five knockouts is coming off a loss to Skander Halili at Boardwalk Hall.

“I switched my trainer to “Chino” Rivas and I am happy to get back in there. I am a sore loser,”” said Young.

“it’s been a great training camp. I have known Chino since I started boxing, but this is my first time working with him. It;s great to be in the gym with fighter’s like Jason Sosa, Tevin Farmer, Thomas LaManna & Anthony Burgin.”

“I don’t know too much about my opponent other than he fought my trainer’s son.”

Ït’s always important to fight home. I gave them a sour tatse with my last performance, so I want to get back.”

Said Young’s manager, Rich Masini, “We are excited to get Anthony back in the ring at home so quickly after that loss. We still think the world of him and that was just a minor setback and with a great performance on Friday, we feel that he will be back on a good line to get some great opportunities.”

Video interview with Anthony “Juice” Young.

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Anthony “Juice”Young

Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by King’s Promotions, are priced at $100, $75 and $50, are available at all Ticketmaster outlets and are on sale now.

Friday, April 29
6:00 p.m. TAJ MAHAL CASINO & HOTEL DOORS OPEN
1000 Virginia Avenue; Atlantic City, NJ 08401

6:30 p.m. FIRST FIGHT BEGINS

9:00 p.m. PBC ON SPIKE TELECAST BEGINS

CREDENTIAL DISTRIBUTION
Fight night credentials can be picked up on Friday, April 29 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET at the VIP check-in. Proper personal photo identification (driver’s license or passport) is required for credential pick-up.

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Atlantic City, NJ (February 18, 2016)–Anthony “Juice” Young, a young promising Welterweight has reunited with his original manager, Rich Masini.

The two had forged a great team and along with trainer Bill Johnson have rekindled their relationship and this Friday night at Historic Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Young (11-1, 5 KO’s) of Atlantic City takes on Skander Halili (8-1, 8 KO’s) on the featured non-televised bout that will precede a terrific ShoBox: The New Generation card that will be televised live on SHOWTIME®

This will be the first fight back together as Young is on a quest to win championships.

“I am excited to be back with Anthony,” said Masini.

“I have always have had a great deal of respect for for him and admiration for his family. It works with with us. We have the same goals and plans, “Juice” has always been hard working and trains very hard. I greatly look forward to Friday night and his future. He is a great fighter and a better person. I am excited that team , which also includes his dad Teany, is back together.”

“We have worked through some ups and downs but now I could not be more happier with Rich as manager now,”said Young

I am expecting a tough fight. I trained for a tough fight. I trained eight hard weeks and I am looking to go out there and get the win.”

“It’s great to have the team working together. Bill Johnson, Arnold Robbins, Aaron Green plus his father is a co-manager. Everyone has worked together to help him get this win and push his career forward,” said adviser, Ray McCline.

1st bout is 7:15 PM ET ; ShoBox: The New Generation telecast begins at 10 PM ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast)

Atlantic City, NJ (November 23, 2015)–On Saturday night, December 5th, Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna take on Ariel Vasquez in the main event of a card that will take place at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.

The card is promoted by Rising Boxing Promotions in association with Vincent M Ponte’s Gulf Stream Promotions.

The fight card will also be in conjunction with Ray McCline of The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

LaManna (18-1, 7 KO’s) of nearby Millville, New Jersey & Vasquez (12-10-2, 8 KO’s) of Managua, Nicaragua will take part in a 8-round welterweight bout.

The 24 year-old LaManna turned professional in 2011 and won his first sixteen bouts that were highlighted by wins over Ashandi Gibbs & Jamaal Davis.

Since suffering his only loss, LaManna has won two straight which includes a 6-round unanimous decision over rugged Ayi Bruce (23-10) on September 26th in Beach Haven, New Jersey.

That loss, which a nationally televised fight with Antoine Douglas, gave LaManna the realization that he should move down in weight and the former Middleweight contender will now campaign as a Welterweight.

LaManna will be taking part in his 3rd fight in 4 months.

“I’m excited for this opportunity to headline for the first time in Atlantic City. We are having camp in Teaneck, NJ and I have been training extremely hard. This will be my first official fight at Welterweight limit 147 and I feel really good. I want to thank Vincent M. Ponte of Gulf Stream, everyone at Rising Promotions, the Claridge Hotel, my parents and all the fans for all the help and support for making this event happen.,” said LaManna

“I also like to thank my sponsors MHP, RPM Auto Sales and HARD Beverages.”

Vasquez, 28 years old turned professional in 2005 and fought his first 11 fights in his native Nicaragua. He twice fought Juan Antonio Rodriguez for the WBC Youth Featherweight title and held undefeated Eliezer Landas (10-0) to a draw in a bout for the WBA Fedecentro Super Bantamweight title.

He has faced four undefeated fighters including his last two. In his last outing, Vasquez was stopped in 6-rounds by Louis Cruz (10-0) on October 7th in New York.

In the 6-round co-feature, Welterweight Anthony “Juice” Young (11-1, 5 KO’s) of Atlantic City will take on Cherry Hill’s Anthony Prescott (5-7-2, 2 KO’s) in a battle for New Jersey bragging rights.

The 27 year-old native of Atlantic City has a record of 11-1 with five knockouts, will be making his 5th appearance in his hometown. He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision over Jonathan Garcia on August 15th in Atlantic City.

Prescott has wins over undefeated Anthony Miller (1-0) and Anthony Abbruzzese (3-0). He is coming off a 6-round unanimous decision defeat to Kareem Martin on August 28th in Washington, D.C.

In a 6-round bout

John Lennox (13-3, 5 KO’s) of Carteret, NJ will take on Willis Lockett of Takoma Park, MD.

In 4-round Bouts:

Alvin Vermall (6-0-1, 6 KO’s) of Lake Place, LA will fight Brian Donahue of Philadelphia in a Cruiserweight bout

Julio Acero of Philadelphia will make his pro debut against Quian Davis (1-0-1) of Philadelphia in a Cruiserweight bout.

Edgar Cortes (2-1) of Vineland, NJ will see action in a Bantamweight bout.

More bouts and opponents will be announced shortly.

Tickets are $50 GA, $75 Ringside, $75 Stage & $125 VIP (Booths of 5 available for $500) and are available at RisingBoxingPromotions.com

The Clardige Hotel is located at 123 S. Indiana Ave. Atlantic City NJ

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NUTLEY, NJ (MARCH 6, 2014)–On Friday night, April 4th at the Parsippany P.A.L., GH3 Promotions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions will present a night of action packed boxing that will feature some of the best prospects and rising contenders in the country.

In the eight-round main event will be undefeated Middleweight sensation Antoine “Action” Douglas taking on former world title challenger Luca Messi.

Douglas of Burke, Virginia has a record of 12-0 with 7 knockouts and is coming off his most high profile victory when he scored a 8 round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Marquis Davis on January 17th in Memphis, Tentnessee. The bout was televised live on Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation.

It was the 2nd consecutive victory over an undefeated opponent as he scored a 3rd round stoppage over Colby Courter (4-0) on December 4, 2013 in New York.

Messi of Bergamo, Italy has a record of 37-9-1 with 13 knockouts,

He has competed for and held many titles throughout Europe which included the WBU Intercontinental Welterweight title, The WBA Interim Intercontinental Welterweight title when he stopped previously undefeated Laszlo Buranyi (10-0) in seven rounds. He also captured the Italian Jr. Middleweight title.

He lost his only world title opportunity when he dropped a 12 round unanimous decision to WBA Super Welterweight champion Alejandro Garcia on August 13, 2005 in Chicago. Messi is coming off a 6 round decision over Kristian Camino on February 1st in Bergamo, Italy.

In an eight round co-feature, undefeated Jr. Lightweight Wanzell Ellison will be in action when he takes on an opponent to be named.

Ellison of Newark, NJ is 10-0-1 with 5 knockouts and is coming off a 6 round unanimous decision over Esteban Villalba on January 31st in West Orange, New Jersey.

Also appearing on the card in six round bouts will be, Welterweight Anthony “Juice” Young (9-0, 4 KO’s) of Atlantic City & Jerry Odom (8-0, 8 KO’s) of Bowie, Maryland.

Fighters that will see action in 4 round bouts: Welterweight Anthony Gangemi (4-2, 3 KO’s) of Mine Hill, NJ; Lightweight Rickey Edwards (4-0, 2 KO’s) of Paterson, NJ and Heavyweight Tyrell Wright (4-0, 3 KO’s) of Jersey City, NJ.

Tickets for this great evening of boxing are $100 for VIP Ringside, $75 for Ringside and $40 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling 1-866-612-4191.

The 1st bell is at 7 pm with the doors opening at 6 pm.

The Parsippany P.A.L is located at 33 Baldwin Road in Parsippany, NJ.