Philadelphia, PA (June 13, 2024) Two-Division World Champion Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia and his newly launched Swift Promotions has finalized details for an action packed 12-bout professional boxing event this Saturday, June 15 at the famed Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Remaining tickets for Tale of Garcia / The Grind Season 1 starting at $65 can be purchased at Ticketmaster and will also be available at the door on the event. The Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is located at 2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Doors will open on the night of the event at 6:00 p.m. ET with the first bell at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Fighting in the eight-round main event, popular undefeated heavyweight Sonny ‘The Bronco’ Conto, (12-0, 9 KOs), of Philadelphia, PA battles Quintin Sumpter, (7-2, 4 KOs), of Pittsfield, MA. The hard-hitting Conto kicks off his 2024 campaign following a six-round shutout decision over Detrailous Webster on November 10, 2023. A winner of two of his last three, Sumpter hits the ring after a unanimous victory over Zach Calmus on March 23, 2024.
In a special feature attraction, international amateur standout Johnny ‘Different Breed’ Rivera V, (1-0), of Philadelphia will fight professionally for the second time against Teon ‘Trouble Man’ McGee, (1-0, 1 KO), of Orlando, FL. in a four-round super lightweight bout. Rivera, a 19-time national amateur champion is a veteran of 290 amateur fights. He made his professional debut with a first-round knockout of DeAndre Menser on April 27, 2024. McGee stopped Shaquan Wager in the second round on January 20, 2024.
Top super bantamweight prospect Miguel Roman, (4-0, 1 KO), of Philadelphia looks to stay perfect in a scheduled four rounder against Joseph Elzey, (1-0, 1 KO). Fighting again at Boardwalk Hall, the all-action attraction hits the ring following a third-round stoppage of Hector Becerra on January 13, 2024.
Undefeated cruiserweight prospect Stanley Johnson, (3-0, 2 KOs), of Houston, TX will battle Raphael Carolina, (2-4-2, 1 KO), of Wendell, North Carolina. Johnson returns to action off a first-round knockout of Isaac Gleason on January 20, 2024.
Highly regarded female newcomer Florencia Pajares Brito of Las Vegas, NV and Uruguay will make her professional debut in a four round super bantamweight bout against the also debuting Deirdre Rhodes of St Louis, MO.
Undefeated super lightweight Tyhler ‘The Black Mamba’ Williams, (8-0, 5 KOs), of Philadelphia, PA will put his undefeated record on the line against Michael Crain, (5-7-2, 1 KO), of Smyrna, DE in a scheduled four rounder.
Fighting in the welterweight division over four rounds, Jason ‘The Don’ Moreno, (1-0, 1 KO), of Iselin, New Jersey, faces pro debuting Lucien ‘The Chosen One’ Hannah of Kingston, New York.
In a four round light heavyweight bout, Tyler ‘The Ghost’ VanOrden, (1-0), of Elizabeth, New Jersey, battles southpaw Eric Hayes, (0-2), of Detroit, MI.
Philadelphia’s Billy Briscoe Jr., (3-1-1, 3 KOs), clashes with Kijonti Davis, (1-4-1, 1 KO), in a four-round middleweight bout.
Heavyweight Terrick Maven, (0-2), of Vineland, NJ looks for his first victory in a scheduled four rounder against the pro debuting Bruce Seldon Jr., son of the former WBA Heavyweight World Champion.
Featherweight Aanjhrue ‘The Goat’ Williams of Philadelphia, PA will make his pro debut against Jeremiah Brackett, (0-2), over four rounds.
Rounding out the event in a super lightweight four rounder, Joel Flores, (3-0-2, 1 KO), of Passaic, New Jersey faces Tyree Arnold, (1-6), of Philadelphia, PA.
Media Contacts
Bernie Bahrmasel
Double B Sports
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 773 592-2986
Twitter: @BernieBahrmasel
Rachal Matteson
Marketing Manager
Oak View Group
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 609-348-7023
About Swift Promotions
Swift Promotions was founded by two-division world champion and Philadelphia born and raised Danny ‘Swift’ Garcia and highly successful, local business entrepreneur Mike Farrell, owner of numerous, flourishing companies. Included among his recent businesses is True Gold Worldwide which delivered exotic cars to numerous celebrities including 50 Cent, Meek Mill, Busta Rhymes, Lil Durk and Will Castro. Currently Farrell owns and operates M & SF Holdings, a leasing company.
Swift Promotions will showcase the best prospects, top contenders and future world champions in the Philadelphia area. Garcia and Farrell bring their passion for boxing and an unsurpassed work ethic towards this new sports enterprise.
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall and the Atlantic City Convention Center are operated by OVG360 and owned and funded by the CRDA.
About OVG360
OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client-partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities. With a portfolio of more than 200 client-partners spanning arenas, stadiums, convention centers, performing arts centers, cultural institutions, and state fairs around the globe, OVG360 provides a set of services, resources and expertise designed to elevate every aspect of business that matters to venue operators. Service-oriented and driven by social responsibility, OVG360 helps facilities drive value through excellence and innovation in food services, booking and content development, sustainable operations, public health, and public safety and more.
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
The only agency of its kind nationwide, the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents since 1984. Under the 2011 Tourism District Act, the Authority’s mission evolved from statewide projects to becoming the state’s key economic development agency for Atlantic City. CRDA’s expanded responsibilities now include land use regulation, tourism marketing and clean and safe initiatives. The CRDA also oversees Historic Boardwalk Hall (the leading entertainment venue of its size in the country) and the Atlantic City Convention Center. In total, CRDA has invested nearly $2 billion in more than 400 projects statewide, of which $1.8 billion has been invested in Atlantic City, spurring business investments and expansions, and creating permanent jobs in the process. For more information about CRDA and our projects, visit www.njcrda.com. Follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/njcrda, and Twitter at www.twitter.com/njcrda.
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