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Boxer Paul Bamba Dies Days After WBA Title-Winning Title Fight In New Jersey
A champion boxer died less than a week after reaching one of his career's biggest milestones and winning a title fight in Carteret. Paul Bamba has died at the age of 35, according to an Instagram post on Friday, Dec. 27 by his manager and R&B singer Ne-Yo. The cause of his death was unknown. Bamba's death was announced just days after he defeated Rogelio Medina by sixth-round technical knockout (TKO) at the Carteret Performing Arts Center. The victory on Saturday, Dec. 21 gave the World Boxing Association's (WBA) cruiserweight gold belt to Bamba, a Puerto Rico native. "…
Sports
Conor McGregor Visits North Jersey Total Wine, Serves Pints At Jersey Shore Bar
A Brick Township restaurant had a very notorious guest bartender serve up specialty drinks. Mixed martial artist Conor McGregor made an appearance at River Rock Restaurant & Marina on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The waterfront bar on Route 70 shared social media pictures and video of the UFC fighter. McGregor's visit was to promote his Forged Irish Stout beer. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Forged Irish Stout (@forgedirishstout) "What a great time it was to have you visit River Rock!" the bar posted on Facebook. "Th…
Sports
Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey
ESPN personality Mike Greenberg is coming to North Jersey to finally settle your sports arguments once and for all. Greenberg is hosting a book signing for his new book "Got Your Answers: The 100 Greatest Sports Arguments Settled," on Monday, Sept. 23 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 6 p.m. Greenberg will be joined by co-author Paul Hembekides. The book features Greenberg and Hembekides settling the 100 most-debated questions in sports while also offering up 100 lists that will tell you the best in football, baseball, hockey and boxing, according to a synopsis. Greenberg and Hemebekides re…
Obituaries
Teen Boxing Champ From Bergen County Jesselyn 'Jesszilla' Silva Dies
Jesselyn Silva had a lot of people rooting for her. That's both in the ring as a national boxing champion, and out, as she fought cancer. The 18-year-old Bergenfield boxer lost her bout with cancer on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Known in the ring as JessZilla, was a two-time national champion who penned her own memoir, My Corner of the Ring by the time she was 15 years old. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 🌻 Jesselyn "JessZilla" Silva 🦖 (@jesselyn_silva) She later starred in a feature film by Emily Sheskin called Jesszilla…
News
Jake Paul Vs. Mike Perry Undercard Features Bergen County Boxer Tonight
Dane Guerrero never intended to compete. The 36-year-old boxer began learning self defense and MMA at 19 years old. He liked the fitness. The self-confidence he gained from being able to protect himself and others. But fighting for sport was never in the cards for Guerrero, he said. Until it was. On Saturday, July 20, Guerrero, who owns Combat Fitness Club in Ridgefield Park, will be fighting against Ariel Perez on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry undercard in Miami, FL. Guerrero's fight is the fourth in the four-round preliminary event expected to begin at 7 p.m. The main event features Pau…
Police & Fire
NJ Rap Record Exec Admits Drug Op With Kilos Of Heroin, Fentanyl Stashed In Cliffside, Harrison
Newark native Dawan "DB" Brown had just gotten a record label and recording studio going when the hammer came down. He's now likely to spend a significant amount of time behind bars after accepting a deal from federal prosecutors. Brown, 38, had been a local teenage boxing phenom from the South Ward who became a Golden Glove champion 20 years ago. According to his online bio, the Weequahic High School graduate worked for 14 years as a custodian with the Newark Board of Education before launching his own record label, 100 Percent Pure Ent, in 2018. Two years later Brown opened the Excl…
Sports
Boxer Who Gave Mike Tyson First Professional Loss Inducted Into Atlantic City's Hall Of Fame
The boxer who gave Mike Tyson his first professional loss is among the 21 people who will become the newest members of the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. The hall of fame announced its class of 2024 on Thursday, Jan. 25. The organization is preparing for its eighth annual awards and induction weekend. James "Buster" Douglas is the most notable name on this year's list. He became the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world when he knocked out Tyson in a massive tenth-round upset in Tokyo on Sunday, Feb. 11, 1990. Douglas lost the title belt after losing to Evander Holyfield in …
Obituaries
Boxer Killed In Baltimore Mass Shooting Was Set To Fight In Paramus
A popular boxer killed in a mass shooting in Baltimore earlier this week was set to fight in Paramus Ernest Hall, 33, was shot along with five others, including two teenagers, shortly after midnight on Thursday, March 23, in the 2800 block of Edmondson Avenue, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The featherweight boxer (4-2-1, 1 KO) was set to fight Manalapan native John Leonardo (9-1-1, 4 KOs) in a 6-round bout at The Terrace at Biagio Ristorante, on April 1. Hall’s ID had not been initially released by police investigators following the shooting, which left five others be…
Lifestyle
Madonna Cozies Up To NJ Boxer Josh Popper
Has the Queen of Pop snagged herself a Jersey boy? Madonna was seen cozying up to Glassboro native and boxer Josh Popper in a series of photos he posted to Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Josh Popper | Boxing Coach (@_joshpopper) Popper attended Holy Spirit High School in Absecon, according to ESPN. He apparently sold life insurance while living in Glassboro, according to his LinkedIn page, but is now more focused on his own health as a boxing coach and founder of Bredwinners boxing gym in New York City. It wasn't …
Lifestyle
Ridgewood Boxer On 12-Year Battle With Blood Cancer: 'The Fight'
A 31-year-old boxer from Ridgewood is in his sixth battle with blood cancer, and he's penned a memoir detailing it all. Anthony Daniels book called "The Fight" sheds light on his journey of broken dreams and having hope while fighting the 12-year battle. As a child, Daniels dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma when he was just 19 years old. After thousands of hours of chemotherapy and his cancer returning five times, Anthony has relapsed again and is now fighting his sixth battle. Despite grueling treatments, Anthony chooses to be strong, a…
News
Union Demands Resignation Of Sewerage Leaders After Workplace Death Of Jersey Shore Dad
The recent death of a 47-year-old Jersey Shore sewerage worker has prompted an outcry from the union that represents him. Calling for the resignation of sewerage authority leaders, CWA Local 1075 says John C. Molnar should've been provided a harness attached to a tripod while working in a manhole at Middletown Township Sewerage Authority's Beverly Way facility on May 31, according to Dylan Wilkinson, a union spokesman. The union also says Molnar also should have been provided with a calibrated gas meter to test the air in the manhole, as well as a fan blowing fresh air into the wo…
Real Estate
Muhammad Ali's Former NJ Mansion Listed At $1.85 Million (
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For a cool $1.85 million, you could own Muhammad Ali's former New Jersey mansion. Located at 1121 Winding Dr., in Cherry Hill, the 6,688-square-foot home sits on 1.5 acres and is described in its listing as the "sanctuary of your dreams." The Mediterranean-style ranch boasts an outdoor pool, hot tub, tennis and basketball court, a three-car garage, large windows all over, two-sided gas fireplace, several living areas, a multi-level deck, pergola covered padio and more. It has six bedrooms, six bathrooms and an in-home gym complete with a full bath. According to NJ Monthly, t…
News
Stray Bullet Kills Paterson Teen Carrying In His Grandmother's Groceries
UPDATE: A college-bound Paterson teen was carrying in his grandmother's groceries when he was struck and killed by a stray bullet outside the family's home, loved ones said. Robert Cuadra, 18, was hit when someone fired no fewer than 16 rounds on Godwin Avenue between Carroll Street and Rosa Parks Boulevard around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said. Responding officers found the mortally wounded teen on the sidewalk in front of his house, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Chief Ibrahim Baycora said in a joint announcement. An ambulance took Cuadra to St. Josep…
News
Jingle Brawl: Elmwood Park Police Officer Throws Hat In Ring, Wins Charity Boxing Match
Elmwood Park Police Officer Mike Sammarone had a puncher's chance when he agreed to fill in at a boxing match with no experience. And he made the most of it. Sammarone had all of three weeks to prepare for the Brothers Before Others law enforcement charity event in Phillipsburg. So the six-year veteran went to Elmwood Park Police Chief Michael Foligno and UFC Bare Knuckles Boxer Jimmie Rivera, who operate a mandatory defensive tactics training program for borough officers. "We immediately began training him twice a day," Foligno said. "His hard work paid off." Dubbed "The Rhino," Sammaro…
Sports
National Teen Boxing Champ From NJ Faces Toughest Opponent Yet: Cancer
Jesselyn Silva puts up a good fight in the ring. At just 15 years old, the 2x national boxing champion persevered to the top in a male dominated sport. She has already penned her own memoir "My Corner of the Ring," and has a feature film being made about her. Silva has overcome adversity, no doubt, but has just one more battle she's going to need to win: Her cancer battle. According to a GoFundMe page launched by Giuseppe Lomuscio last week, the teen was diagnosed with cancer. Silva had been experiencing problems with her eyesight, the page reads. On Aug. 9, she got the heartb…
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Recruit Critical After Boxing Accident
A 27-year-old New Jersey State Police recruit remains in critical condition following a boxing accident last week in a training class, state officials said. The recruit was boxing with a classmate at the Sea Girt State Police Academy when he lost consciousness, officials said following the accident last week. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to the hospital, where his family was notified and met with medical staff and State Police, officials said. “Out of respect to both him and his family, and their privacy I will not comment any further and simply ask that you pray …
Lifestyle
Newark Boxer, 17, Youngest Ever To Go Pro In NJ
July 13 will be a big day in the history of New Jersey boxing -- and especially for Newark. On that date, city native Shakur Stevenson, 21, will come back to his hometown for a featherweight bout against Hairon Socarras at the Prudential Center. Stevenson (11-0), who won a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics, has never fought professionally in his hometown before. "Newark, I'm coming home! I've wanted to fight at Prudential Center since my pro debut, and the time has finally come," Stevenson told ESPN. "I haven't fought in Newark in over four years, and I promise it will be w…
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