Seldon vs Popper Heavyweight Bout Set for June 13 in Atlantic City

The highly anticipated local fight will headline a Boxing Insider Promotions card at Tropicana Casino Resort.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:12pm

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Heavyweights Bruce Seldon Jr. (8-0, 6 KOs) and Josh Popper (6-0, 6 KOs) are set to square off in the main event of a Boxing Insider Promotions card on June 13 at Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City. The fight has the potential to be one of the biggest local matchups in the area since former super-middleweights Antowyan Aikens and DeCarlo Perez faced off in 2018.

Why it matters

The Seldon vs Popper fight has generated significant buzz in the South Jersey boxing community, with both fighters having strong local ties and intriguing backstories. The bout could help drive interest and attendance for the upcoming Atlantic City boxing schedule, which includes several other notable regional matchups.

The details

Seldon, a 2012 Absegami High School graduate, is the son of former WBA world champion Bruce Seldon. Popper, a 31-year-old who starred in football and basketball at Holy Spirit High School, also gained some notoriety by dating pop legend Madonna. However, there is a potential glitch, as Popper is scheduled to fight Rydell Booker in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday. If Popper loses or gets injured in that bout, the fight against Seldon will not happen.

  • The Seldon vs Popper fight is scheduled for June 13, 2026 at Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
  • Popper is scheduled to fight Rydell Booker on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

The players

Bruce Seldon Jr.

A 32-year-old heavyweight boxer with an 8-0 record and 6 knockouts. He is the son of former WBA world champion Bruce Seldon.

Josh Popper

A 31-year-old heavyweight boxer with a 6-0 record and 6 knockouts. He was a standout football and basketball player at Holy Spirit High School and also dated pop legend Madonna.

Rydell Booker

A 45-year-old heavyweight boxer with a 27-13-1 record and 14 knockouts. He is scheduled to fight Popper on Tuesday, April 8, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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What they’re saying

“Me against Popper is a fight that would create a lot of buzz. It's sure to be one of the main attractions of the summer in Atlantic City.”

— Bruce Seldon Jr.

“We hope Josh does well and comes out of the fight unscathed. Because Bruce is working his (butt) off to be ready for June 13. We are leaving no stone unturned.”

— Jim Kurtz, Co-manager of Bruce Seldon Jr.

What’s next

If Popper wins his fight against Rydell Booker on Tuesday, April 8, the highly anticipated Seldon vs Popper bout will proceed as scheduled on June 13 at Tropicana Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

The takeaway

The Seldon vs Popper heavyweight fight has the potential to be one of the biggest local boxing events in the Atlantic City area in recent years, drawing significant interest from the South Jersey community. The bout will showcase two undefeated local fighters with intriguing backstories and could help drive attendance and excitement for the upcoming Atlantic City boxing schedule.