The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) in collaboration with Hard Hitting Promotions (HHP) announces a spectacular Fight Night event on Friday, September 29th, from 8:00pm – 12:00am at BALLY’S Atlantic City, 6th Floor Grand Ballroom.
Headlining the event, Philadelphia’s own Branden Pizarro (18-1-10 KO’s) squares off against Esteban Garcia of Brawley, CA (16-2-8KO’s) in a riveting 10-round Jr. Welterweight match. The Co-Main event will feature Leanna Cruz (6-0) of Allentown, PA, with her opponent yet to be determined, in an 8-round Bantamweight contest. Several more bouts promise an exhilarating evening for boxing aficionados.
The weekend gets more exciting with the 7th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. This three-day festivity, starting on September 29th, aims to celebrate Atlantic City’s vibrant boxing legacy, honor boxing legends, and showcase emerging talents.
ACBHOF Induction Weekend Events Include:
- September 29th, 5:00pm – 8:00pm: “Opening Bell” VIP Cocktail Reception at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City.
- September 29th, 8:00pm – 12:00am: Friday Night Fights at Bally’s Atlantic City.
- September 30th, 11:00am – 1:00pm: Fight Fan Experience & Boxing Exhibits at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Open to the public.
The crescendo of the weekend is the glamorous Awards & Induction Ceremony on September 30th at the Sound Waves Theater, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. This red-carpet event will be a tribute to the ones who positioned Atlantic City as a boxing hub on the global map. The evening starts with a Pre VIP Cocktail Reception at 5:00pm, followed by the Official Awards & Induction Program from 7:00pm – 9:00pm. A Post VIP Reception will take place immediately after the Awards Ceremony.
The 2023 ACBHOF Inductees:
George Foreman, David Tua, Shannon Briggs, Pinklon Thomas, Tracy Harris Patterson, Doug Dewitt, Darroll Wilson, Shamone Alvarez, Jamillia Lawrence, Joe Hand Sr., Matt Howard, Rudy Battle, Benjy Esteves Jr., Arnold Robbins, Joseph Santoliquito, Lee Samuels, and posthumous honorees like Buster Drayton, Marty Feldman, Rocky Castellani, and more.
For event tickets, room reservations, and detailed weekend itinerary, please visit www.acbhof.com. Join in to relive the golden moments of boxing and witness the future of the sport.