Undefeated hometown fighter seeks to settle unfinished business in rematch as Pleasantville's Julio Sanchez III also returns to the ring.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Professional boxing returns to Tropicana Atlantic City on Friday, November 13, with a seven-fight card featuring fighters from New Jersey, New York and beyond, headlined by undefeated Atlantic City native Justin "Mr. AC" Figueroa.
The event, presented by Boxing Insider Promotions at The Showroom, will close out the promoter's 2026 schedule and feature a rematch between Figueroa and Luis Caraballo Ramos of Puerto Rico.
Figueroa, who enters the bout with a perfect 14-0 professional record and 11 knockouts, will look to settle unfinished business from the fighters' March meeting, which ended in a no contest.
Caraballo Ramos, of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, enters with an 8-10-1 record, with all eight of his victories coming by knockout.
The fight gives Figueroa another opportunity to compete before his hometown fans as he continues building his professional career.
"We are bringing one last show to the Trop this year, and we are stacking it with many of the best New Jersey and New York fighters," said Larry Goldberg, president of Boxing Insider Promotions. "This is our 21st club boxing show since 2022, at our home venue, and it is an action-packed night."
Pleasantville Fighter Also Featured
Another local fighter on the card is Pleasantville's Julio Sanchez III, who will face Skyler Bray of Reynoldsburg, Ohio, in a scheduled six-round bout.
Sanchez, who has a 5-1 professional record with three knockouts, developed his boxing skills at the Pleasantville recreation center.
He made his professional debut on a Boxing Insider Promotions card and has continued competing in the promoter's Atlantic City series.
Bray enters the matchup with a 3-3-1 record, including three knockout victories.
The bout gives Sanchez another chance to perform close to home as he works to advance his professional career.
Heavyweights and Unbeaten Prospects Highlight Undercard
The seven-fight lineup also includes an eight-round heavyweight matchup between George Arias of the Bronx and Joe Jones of Lynchburg, Virginia.
Arias enters with a 19-1-1 record and seven knockouts, while Jones brings a 16-15-2 record with 10 knockouts.
Arias has suffered just one defeat in 21 professional fights, while Jones brings considerably more ring experience to the matchup.
Manalapan Township's John "Bodyshot" Leonardo will also return to the Tropicana ring.
Leonardo, a junior featherweight with a 13-1-1 record and six knockouts, will face Kevin Nunez of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in a scheduled eight-round contest.
Leonardo is coming off a June decision victory that generated debate among boxing observers, particularly over his emphasis on body punching.
Nunez enters with a 6-4 record and three knockouts.
Another eight-round matchup features undefeated Iman Lee of Yonkers, New York, against Dominican veteran Dannis Aguero Arias.
Lee has a 15-0-1 record with eight knockouts and has never lost in 16 professional appearances.
Aguero Arias enters with a 20-6 record and 17 knockouts, giving the matchup two fighters with considerable punching power.
The card also includes a 144-pound contest between JJ Alvarez and Larry Fryers.
Alvarez, who fights out of Harlem by way of Madrid, Spain, enters with an 11-3-1 record. Fryers, of Albany, New York, brings a 13-8-1 record and 22 professional fights of experience.
Rounding out the lineup is a scheduled six-round lightweight contest at 135 pounds between Brooklyn's Koby Khalil Williams and Salvatore Di Stefano of Palermo, Sicily.
Williams enters with an 8-1 record and six knockouts, while Di Stefano has a 4-2 record with two knockouts.
Bringing Back Atlantic City's Club Boxing Tradition
Goldberg said the November 13 event is designed to capture the atmosphere of the smaller, competitive boxing shows that helped establish Atlantic City's reputation as a major destination for the sport.
"There is so much talk about international boxing and what the big companies are doing or not doing," Goldberg said.
"This reminds me of the shows of the 70s and 80s. It is all grit and for the love of the game. This is the kind of boxing your grandfather loved. Casino ballrooms, gritty club fighters fighting to get to the next level. Many of these fighters will move on to bigger shows in 2027."
Atlantic City has a long history of hosting major boxing events, from championship fights at Boardwalk Hall and casino venues to smaller cards showcasing regional fighters hoping to reach the sport's highest levels.
Boxing Insider Promotions has been working to maintain that tradition since launching in October 2022.
Friday's event will mark the company's 21st professional boxing show overall and its ninth at Tropicana Atlantic City.
Goldberg was named Promoter of the Year by the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame for 2023-2024.
The company's continued commitment to Atlantic City has provided opportunities for regional fighters, including Figueroa and Sanchez, to develop their careers while competing in front of local audiences.
Tickets and Event Information
The seven-fight card takes place Friday, November 13, at The Showroom, located on the third floor of the North Tower at Tropicana Atlantic City.
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Fans unable to attend in person can watch the event through a free livestream on Boxing Insider.
All bouts remain subject to change and final medical approvals from the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board.
For Atlantic City boxing fans, Friday's event offers another opportunity to support hometown fighters while experiencing the intimate atmosphere of professional club boxing.
And for Figueroa, the main event presents an opportunity to settle the unfinished business from March and continue his undefeated run in front of the city he represents.
