Ring Warrior Jose Luis "Pantera" Herrera Stuns Williams!
May 23rd, Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island: Jimmy Burchfield’s “Ring Warriors” main event Jose Luis "Pantera" Herrera 16-4, 16 Ko’s stunned undefeated cruiserweight prospect "Awesome" Aaron Williams 17-1-1, 12 Ko’s.
Williams the favorite floored Herrera in the first round “Pantera” held on to finish the round. “Awesome” controlled the action until Herrera snuck in a heavy counter right hand dropping Williams. Herrera would not let the opportunity slip by as Williams did in the first. “Pantera” jumped right on Williams who hit the deck causing referee Charles Dwyer to stop the bout at 1:58 round five the doctors request.
Super lightweight “Hammering” Hank Lundy 11-0-1, 6 Ko’s picked himself up off the canvas twice to pull out a close six round unanimous decision 38-37, 38-37, 38-36 over Steve Almaraz 7-1, 4 Ko’s who found the canvas himself.
2004 Olympian heavyweight Jason "Big Six" Estrada 13-1, 3 Ko’s beat down Moultrie Witherspoon 14-2, 8 Ko’s until referee Joey Lopino had seen enough stopping the fight at 1:38 of round seven.
“Irish"Joe McCreedy 8-2, 5 Ko’s won a split decision victory over game Henry Mayes 7-6-1, 4 Ko’s. The scores were announced 60-56, 58-56, McCreedy and 58-57 for Mayes.
Middleweight Bobo “The Bull” Starnino 9-3-1, 2 Ko’s finished Richard Royal 5-3-1, 2 Ko’s pounding him out with solid left hands causing referee Joey Lopino to call it a night.
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Williams, Estrada & Lundy Star on this Week’s
ESPN2 FNF Show in Rhode Island
“Ring Warriors” at Twin River Events Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (May 22, 2008) – Some of boxing’s youngest, brightest stars will be out and fighting on tomorrow night’s (May 23) ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) in “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Undefeated cruiserweight prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams headlines his first major show against Columbian power puncher Jose Luis “Pantera” Herrera (15-4, 15 KOs), who has knocked out each of his 15 victims, in the 10-round main event.
Twenty-two-year old prodigy Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), living in Las Vegas but making North Providence his second home, is coming off of a sensational knockout of Andre Purlette (40-3) in the second round of their April 4 fight on the ESPN2 FNF show at Twin River.
In the 8-round co-feature, 2004 Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), fresh from his impressive 10-round decision against Lance “Mount” Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs) headlining the April 4 ESPN2 FNF show, takes on Carolina heavyweight champion Moultrie “Jack Hammer” Witherspoon (14-1, 8 KO)s).
Exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (10-0-1, 6 KOs) faces Texas State champion Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) in the 6-round chief supporting bout. Lundy, a former Philly amateur star, is a fan favorite boxer-puncher.
Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder, light heavyweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), meets “Hurricane” Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs) in a grudge match. Mayes won a close decision versus McCreedy last month.
Unbeaten Johnston (RI) super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (9-0, 4 KOs), the Latino Captain of Team CES, squares off against Andre “Da Heat” Hemphill (6-7-2, 3 KOs), in a 4-round match. Providence’s popular middleweight Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (8-3-1, 1 KO) hooks-up with Richard Royal (5-2-1, 2 KOs) and Lynn (MA) flyweight Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs) battles pro debuting Elvis Rodriguez, of Springfield (MA). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for “Ring Warriors” are priced at $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), or any TicketMaster location. Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Ring Warriors.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)
WEIGHTS FROM RHODE ISLAND
Aaron Williams 198 ½ lbs. Jose Luis Herrera 199 lbs.
Jason Estrada 239 lbs. Moultrie Witherspoon 231 lbs.
Henry Lundy 140 ½ lbs. Steve Almarez: 139 ½ lbs.
Joey McCreedy 171 ½ lbs. Henry Mayes 174 ½ lbs.
Angel Camacho, Jr. 169 ½ lbs. Andre Hemphill 170 lbs.
Richard Starnino 163 ½ lbs. Richard Royal 161 lbs.
Isander Beauchamp 116 lbs. Elvis Rodriguez Tomorrow
CONTACT: Bob Trieger Full Court Press 978.664.4482 email: bobtfcp@hotmail.com
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Cruiserweight Sensation Aaron Williams
Headlines His First ESPN2 FNF Show May 23!
PROVIDENCE (May 14, 2008) – ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) returns May 23 to Rhode Island as unbeaten prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams, the future of the cruiserweight division, headlines his first major show on “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln.
“Ring Warriors” features some of the hottest, most exciting prospects in the world potential world champions such as Williams, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada and Philadelphia’s exciting super lightweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy along with a grudge match and some great young boxers.
Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), living in Las Vegas but making North Providence his second home, was last scene registering a sensational knockout of Andre Purlette (40-3) in the second round of their April 4 fight on the ESPN2 FNF show at Twin River. Williams, 22, takes on Columbian power puncher Jose Luis “Pantera” Herrera (15-4, 15 KOs), who has knocked out each of his 15 victims.
In an 8-round Special Heavyweight Attraction, Providence heavyweight Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), coming off of an impressive 10-round decision against former NABO/NABA/WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion Lance “Mount” Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs) headlining the April 4 ESPN2 FNF show, faces Philadelphia knockout specialist Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant (20-4-1, 17 KOs).
In the chief supporting bout on the stacked undercard, Lundy (10-0-1, 6 KOs) takes on Texas State champion Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) in the battle of unbeatens in a six-round bout.
“The action promises to be explosive,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “Fans better not leave their seats during any of these fights. Aaron Williams really is awesome. His devastating knockouts of opponents have been showcased on ESPN, not only on its Friday Night Fights shows, but over and over again on Sports Center.
He is a future star; world champion in the making, and he’s made a lot of friends in his two fights at Twin River – incredible first and second knockouts of quality opponents. Aaron will fight anybody and Herrera has 15 knockouts in 15 wins. Jason has already started making noise in the heavyweight division, especially after beating a great fighter like Whitaker so convincingly, on his way to becoming world heavyweight champion someday. His opponent, Bryant, is a typically tough, heavy-handed, very dangerous Philadelphia fighter who has 17 knockouts to his credit.
“Lundy reminds me of a little Vinny Paz, who is one of Hank’s biggest fans. Hank keeps coming forward like Vinny. He’s a very exciting, charismatic young fighter. McCreedy has his Irish fans behind him for his grudge match against always-tough Mayes. Starnino is a very popular fighter in Rhode Island, Camacho can put his opponent’s lights out at any time with either hand, and Beauchamp has been electrifying in his fights. We’re thrilled to bring a great show like this to Twin River and to showcase CES talent again on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.”
Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder is light heavyweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), who’ll be seeking revenge against “Hurricane” Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs), who beat McCreedy in a close decision on April 4. Unbeaten, crowd-pleasing Johnston (RI) super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (9-0, 4 KOs), the Latino Captain of Team CES, Lynn (MA) flyweight Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs), and Italian-American favorite, Providence middleweight Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (8-3-1, 1 KO), are all scheduled to fight opponents to be determined. All bouts and fighters are subject to change.
Tickets for “Ring Warriors” are priced at $25.00, $35.00, $50.00, (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), or any TicketMaster location. Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.
(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Ring Warriors.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)
CONTACT: Bob Trieger Full Court Press 978.664.4482 mailto:bobtfcp@hotmail.com
