David Weinberg

Los Angeles

Sports Columnist at WENJ-FM (Northfield, NJ)

Blogger at Dave Weinberg Extra Points

Sports Columnist at Shore Local News

Former sports writer/columnist for Press of AC. Blogger for https://t.co/9qBf0QZVoI, columnist for https://t.co/zEu1zes3A1. Also a golf addict and beach bum.

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Articles

Extra Points: Ennis and Atlantic City deliver a knockout

1 month ago | 973espn.com | David Weinberg

By DAVID WEINBERGATLANTIC CITY – Big-time boxing returned to Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Saturday night for the first time in 11 years. It was worth the wait. A roaring crowd of approximately 8,000 watched Philadelphia welterweight Jaron Ennis deliver a spectacular performance that produced a sixth-round TKO over Lithuania’s Eimantis Stanionis in a championship unification fight. “Man, it was incredible,” Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame president Ray McCline said.
Extra Points: Ennis-Stanionis Tale of the Tape

1 month ago | 973espn.com | David Weinberg

By DAVE WEINBERGWhat: 12-round fight for the IBF/WBA welterweight titlesWhere: Jim Whelan Boardwalk HallCoverage: DAZNJaron EnnisAge: 27Weight: 147 (prior to Friday’s weigh-in)Record: 33-0, 29 KOsRecord in A.C.: 3-0, 3 KOsCurrent ranking: International Boxing Federation championHometown: PhiladelphiaBest victory: Defended his title with a 10th-round TKO over Roiman Villa at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall’s Adrian Phillips Ballroom on July 8, 2023.
Extra Points: Big-time boxing returns to Atlantic City Saturday

1 month ago | 973espn.com | David Weinberg

By DAVID WEINBERGATLANTIC CITY – The drought is 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) face off. Ennis, from Philadelphia, is the International Boxing Federation champion. Stanionis, from Lithuania, holds the World Boxing Association title.
Local trio excels in boxing card at Tropicana

1 month ago | shorelocalnews.com | Cindy Fertsch |David Weinberg

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 prospect Bruce Seldon, Jr. to victories on the Boxing Insiders Promotion card at the Trop. “I’ve felt horrible for a while,” Sanchez said in the locker room after Seldon’s first-round knockout win.
Extra Points: Sanchez III finds comfort in the ring

1 month ago | espnsiouxfalls.com | David Weinberg

By DAVID WEINBERGPLEASANTVILLE – 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 gym’s “Wall of Fame.”A half dozen others were shadow-boxing inside the ring, firing punches against invisible foes while sweat glistened on their faces.
Extra Points: Sanchez III finds comfort in the ring

1 month ago | 973espn.com | David Weinberg

By DAVID WEINBERGPLEASANTVILLE – 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 gym’s “Wall of Fame.”A half dozen others were shadow-boxing inside the ring, firing punches against invisible foes while sweat glistened on their faces.
Julio Sanchez III turns to boxing for hope and solace

1 month ago | shorelocalnews.com | Cindy Fertsch |David Weinberg

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 gym’s “Wall of Fame.”A half dozen others were shadow-boxing inside the ring, firing punches in the air while sweat glistened on their faces.
Ocean City basketball team, Absegami wrestler enjoy success

2 months ago | shorelocalnews.com | Cindy Fertsch |David Weinberg

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 South Jersey title in 26 years. Berry scored a thrilling victory in the 132-pound final before a large crowd at Boardwalk Hall, rallying from a 10-5 deficit to pin Lily Massenzio of DePaul Catholic in the second period.
State wrestling championships kick off exciting March

2 months ago | shorelocalnews.com | Cindy Fertsch |David Weinberg

By David Weinberg When it comes to enjoying top sports events in our area, this is the best time of year for local fans. This week is part of a four-week stretch that features an intriguing mix of high school, college and professional competitions in and around Atlantic City. The best boys and girls high school wrestlers in New Jersey will gather at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Thursday through Saturday for the State Individual Championships. It’s always one of the most popular events in our area.
NJ's LaManna 2nd straight Fighter of the Year award

2 months ago | 973espn.com | David Weinberg

By DAVID WEINBERGAtlantic City continued its minor resurgence in professional boxing in 2024. The boardwalk was host to 10 cards at six different venues – ACX1 Studios in the Pier Shops at Caesars, Bally’s Atlantic City, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall’s Adrian Phillips Ballroom, Resorts Atlantic City, and Tropicana Atlantic City. That marked Atlantic City’s busiest year for boxing since it also hosted 10 cards in 2018. Some of the properties brought boxing back after lengthy hiatuses.