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

Local trio excels in boxing card at Tropicana

4 weeks 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.
LaManna earns second consecutive ‘Local Fighter of the Year’ award

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

By David Weinberg Atlantic 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.
Vineland rower not afraid of challenges

1 month ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | David Weinberg

Joe Dietterick reluctantly joined the Vineland High School crew team this spring. Dietterick, a 16-year-old with cerebral palsy, just wasn’t that interested in rowing. He decided to join the team at the suggestion of Fighting Clan boys crew coach Paul Myers, who thought Deitterick’s combination of physical and emotional strength would serve him well in a boat. “I knew Joe’s personality and his work ethic,” said Myers, who is also Dietterick’s guidance counselor.
Eagles wrong to charge for open practice: Weinberg

1 month ago | pressofatlanticcity.com | David Weinberg

The Philadelphia Eagles will hold just one open training camp practice this year at Lincoln Financial Field, and fans will have to pay to attend. It’s bad enough they’re restricting access — it’s the first time they’ve held just one workout at the Linc since 2012 — but to also charge people to watch their favorite team is wrong. What’s even worse is that the $10 fee for the Aug. 4 practice applies to everyone except fans 2 years old and under.