Popular boxing television analyst Teddy Atlas will be on hand to sign copies of his new book prior to the Wednesday, Aug. 2 fights at the New Alhambra in South Philadelphia.
Atlas and blow-by-blow announcer Joe Tessitore will be in Philadelphia with ESPN 2, which will televise the show, headlined by the USBA featherweight championship fight featuring champion Rogers Mtagwa, of South Philadelphia, and challenger, Alvin Brown, of Kansas City, MO.
The book, Atlas, From The Streets To The Ring: A Son’s Struggle To Become A Man, will be on sale at the New Alhambra and Atlas will be available to sign at a special table from 7 to 8 pm.
Atlas’ book, an autobiography, has received extremely favorable reviews nationwide since its release in early May.
Tickets for the seven-fight card are priced at $35, $45, $50. They are on sale at the offices of Peltz Boxing Promotions, Inc. (215-765-0922) or at www.peltzboxing.com.