(February 20th) Rising Star Promotions is set to return to the iconic Prudential Center on April 10, 2026, for "Brick City Fight Night," continuing the company’s collaborative promotional model and expanding its footprint on the national boxing scene. The event will be broadcast live exclusively on ProBoxTV, with full television details and additional announcements to be revealed in the coming weeks.

Tickets are on sale NOW on Ticketmaster.com and prucenter.com.

Following Rising Star Promotions’ recent announcement highlighting a renewed focus on strategic partnerships and collaboration across the boxing industry, the April 10 event represents the next step in that vision which is bringing together rising talent, local stars, and national exposure on a major broadcast platform.

“This is exactly the direction we’re building toward,” said Thomas ‘Cornflake’ LaManna, President of Rising Star Promotions. “We’re focused on creating real opportunities for fighters through collaboration, smart partnerships, and consistent national exposure. ProBox TV gives our fighters a platform that elevates their careers, and Prudential Center gives us the stage to showcase them the right way.”

“We are excited to welcome Rising Star Promotions back for their second edition of Brick City Fight Night Series at Prudential Center,” said Dylan Wanagiel, Vice President, Sports Properties and Special Events, Prudential Center. “This event’s collection of established veterans and rising stars will certainly add to our legacy of elite professional boxing here at The Rock. We are also very proud to host the New Jersey edition of the Battle of the Badges, featuring the best amateur boxers among NJ’s Police, Fire, EMS, and Military teams.”

As part of the event, Rising Star Promotions in association with Legacy Boxing and The Legacy Youth Empowerment Organization will present six special Police vs. Firefighters “First Responders” amateur showcase bouts. This friendly but competitive matchup honors the dedication of local first responders while celebrating unity, respect, and community pride in Brick City.

The undercard will feature a stacked lineup of rising contenders and fan favorites:

Emmanuel “Salserito” Rodriguez, 15-3, 8Ko’s - Newark, NJ by way of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Ofacio Falcon, 14-0, 8Ko’s  - The Bronx, NY
Yoell "Boy Boy" Cooper of Newark, NJ making Professional Debut
Gabriel Gerena, 8-1, 6Ko’s - Piscataway, NJ
Lisandra Contreras, 3-0, 1Ko - Monte Plata, Dominican Republic, now residing in Passaic, NJ
Elijah Gonzalez, 3-0, 2Ko’s - Brooklyn, NY
Alex “Showtime” DeJesus, 1-0, 1Ko - The Bronx, NY

Additional bouts and full broadcast details will be announced in the coming weeks as Rising Star Promotions finalizes partnerships and programming surrounding the event.

“This card is about momentum,” LaManna added. “We’re developing fighters the right way by putting them in front of real audiences, real platforms, and real opportunities. April 10th is another big step forward for Rising Star and for everyone we work with.”

Rising Star Promotions

Founded by LaManna around 2015, the company celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2025 and has become New Jersey's most active boxing promoter. He now focuses full-time on it post-retirement, building a roster of prospects like unbeaten fighters Lisandra Contreras and Ofacio Falcon. Recent events include the Brick City Fight Night series at Prudential Center, set for April 10, 2026, broadcast on ProBox TV with local talent and first-responder bouts.

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LaManna aims to create national exposure for his fighters through partnerships and consistent shows, targeting bigger opportunities like those he chased as a boxer. His father, Vinny LaManna, a veteran promoter, supports the shift while joking about retirement longevity.

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