New York’s Sony Hall will host a full night of action on Friday, September 19, as Kurt Scoby takes on Alex Martin in the main event. The super lightweight contest tops a card promoted by Larry Goldberg’s Boxing Insider Promotions under the sanction of the New York State Athletic Commission.
Scoby (17-1, 15 KOs) brings his aggressive style into an eight-round clash with the experienced Martin (19-8, 6 KOs). It marks a test of momentum versus ring savvy, with Scoby aiming to build on his record and Martin seeking to spoil the charge in front of a Manhattan crowd.
The undercard features a blend of heavyweights and prospects. Dominican contender George Arias (18-1-1, 7 KOs) meets Earl Newman (10-4-1, 7 KOs) in an intriguing eight-round heavyweight battle. Rising prospect Donte Layne (7-0, 6 KOs) continues his ascent in a six-rounder against Mirady Lubanzadio Zola (5-3-1, 2 KOs), while New York’s Nadim Salloum (13-2, 7 KOs) faces Andres Martinez (5-4, 3 KOs) at super middleweight.
Other bouts include Josh Popper (4-0, 4 KOs) opening against heavyweight debutant Braxton Smith, and Armando Barbier (2-0, 1 KO) matching up with Ricardo Jimenez (0-2-1) in a four-round super lightweight contest.
Fight card:
▪️Kurt Scoby vs. Alex Martin, 8 rounds, super lightweight
▪️George Arias vs. Earl Newman, 8 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Donte Layne vs. Mirady Lubanzadio Zola, 6 rounds, TBA
▪️Nadim Salloum vs. Andres Martinez, 6 rounds, super middleweight
▪️Josh Popper vs. Braxton Smith, 4 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Armando Barbier vs. Ricardo Jimenez, 4 rounds, super lightweight
