“BRACE FOR IMPACT” FACT SHEET

Name: “Brace For Impact” Pro Card
Date: Friday night, March 12, 2009
Venue: Fox Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT
Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
Tickets: $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00, and available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or Foxwoods (800-200-2882), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.foxwoods.com, or in person at Foxwood’s box office.

Information: Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

Broadcast: www.GoFightLive.TV live and then On Demand for $9.99 with announcer Pat Sullivan and Michael Parente

Contact: Pat Sullivan (Pat@CESBoxing.com/401.724.2253) for information about a special CES KO ticket value package.

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“Oak Tree” Brown Ready to Chop Down Grano Again!

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 8, 2010) – New Jersey heavyweight Mark “Oak Tree” Brown plans on proving to Tony “TNT” Grano that lightning can indeed strike twice when the two battle Friday night in the 10-round main event on the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Brown-Grano is a rematch of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008, in which Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) in the eighth round. A 2005 U.S. National Championships winner and National Golden Gloves Tournament runner-up, the Hartford-based Grano is coming off of a career-changing, nationally-televised knockout of previously-undefeated prospect Travis Kauffman (18-0) last September.

Due to what Brown describes as being a “problem child” growing up, the 41-year-old “Oak Tree” didn’t start boxing until he was 35, winning six of seven amateur bouts before turning pro at 37. “There were no jobs and I was fighting underground in the streets,” Brown explained. “I was always athletic – a good wrestler who can dance. There was only two ways out – dying or jail – so I tried boxing. I won the Diamond Belt and came within one fight of qualifying for The Regionals.

“He’s a boxer; I’m a hardcore street fighter trying to bring (Mike) Tyson’s style back. Strength is the last thing to go in older fighters, so I’ve been working on my stamina so I don’t tire after 3 or 4 rounds. Grano has some good pop and he’s a good counter-puncher. He knocked me down twice in he second round, but I came back to be the only fighter to beat him. They had hand-picked fighters, but they didn’t know who I was and just went by my age. I don’t have a regular gym or travel around for sparring. They picked the wrong guy. He had never fought anybody who put pressure on him.

“Grano’s saying our first fight was a fluke. How can that be a fluke? I’m the only one to knock him out. It wasn’t like I caught him with a lucky punch. The ref stopped the fight. He’s a better boxer, but I got up off the canvas, and he didn’t. They pulled the wrong rabbit out of the hat. I’ve been in training for four months because I usually get last-minute calls, like I did against Fres (Oquendo). I’m going to keep my hands up, fire some jabs, and work the body. If this fight goes into the fifth or sixth round, I’m guaranteeing a knockout. I’m going to show Grano that lightning can strike twice. I’m fighting him hard. Hey, I’m living a dream. I’m still like an amateur because of my background, but I’m fighting world-class fighters, and still learning to box. Give me two more years to learn and tell the world that ‘Oak Tree’ is coming.”

The 8-round co-feature pits Hartford super bantamweight Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs), the reigning New England and EBA champion, against former 2-time world champion Kermin Guardia (37-11, 21 KOs) of Miami, Fla., in a non-title fight.

Also slated to fight in 4-round bouts are Long Island (NY) light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), a 2008 New York Golden Gloves champion, vs. Dameon Marshall (1-2); Brooklyn (NY) welterweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (5-0, 2 KOs), a 2008 U.S. Olympian, vs. Jose “Hands of Stone” Duran (6-4-2, 3 KOs); Marshfield (MA) super middleweight Manuel Antonio Lopes (5-0-1, 1 KO) vs. Greg McCoy (0-1); Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs), who trains in New Haven, vs. Erix Quinteros (2-3, 1 KO), and New Haven super lightweight Edwin Soto (2-0, 1 KO) vs. 19-fight veteran Joey Ortega of Lowell (MA). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Living legend, Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee will be a special guest at the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing show. Dundee, 88, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994, and he is best known as head trainer for Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard.

Tickets for “Brace For Impact,” priced at $40.00 (SOLD OUT), $60.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or Foxwoods (800-200-2882), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.foxwoods.com, or in person at Foxwood’s box office.

For more information contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

“Brace For Impact” will air live and then On Demand via www.GoFightLive.tv for $9.99. Pat Sullivan and Michael Parente will be ringside announcers.

Contact Pat Sullivan (Pat@CESBoxing.com/401.724.2253) for information about a special CES KO ticket value package.

CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Lori A. Potter, Foxwoods, 860.312.4010, LPotter@foxwoods.com
Shannan McNair, Foxwoods, 860.396.6727, SMcNair@foxwoods.com

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Grano-Brown Rematch Headlines Foxwoods’ March 12 Pro Card

(Tony "TNT" Grano, Mark "Oak Tree" Brown)

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, fighting out of Hebron (CT), in the eighth round of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008.

Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs), a 2005 U.S. National Championships winner and National Golden Gloves Tournament runner-up, has won two in a row since suffering his lone loss as a pro. The popular power-puncher is coming off of a sensational, nationally-televised knockout of previously-undefeated prospect Travis Kaufman (18-0) last September. Brown’s eight-fight win streak was snapped last June on a short-notice fight when he lost to world-title challenger Fred Oquendo.

“Grano-Brown was an exciting fight and we’re very happy to be promoting their rematch March 12,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “Both of these heavyweights are capable of putting their opponent to sleep at any moment, so we’re advising fans not to leave their seats or look around the venue during the main event. We’re also putting together an explosive card to support this great heavyweight match. CES has been promoting shows at Foxwoods since it opened and we’re all excited to be there once again for ‘Brace For Impact.’ A lot is at stake for Grano-Brown with the winner positioning himself for a major fight.”

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“The Irish Bomber” Returns March 12th!

By: Bill Ethan
The “Irish Bomber” Long Island’s light heavyweight Joe Smith Jr; 2-0, 2Ko’s returns to the ring March 12th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut on the undercard of the Jimmy Burchfields Classic Entertainment and Sports “Brace for Impact” headlining a heavyweight rematch featuring Tony “TNT” Grano vs Mark “Oak Tree” Brown in the main event.

                          

                                     (Jimmy Burchfield of CES, Joe Smith Jr. Gerry and Phil Capobianco)
Smith had to pull of a bout in December after suffering a hand injury stalling his training but the heavy handed Smith trained by the Capobianco brothers Phil and Gerry both former pro fighters with a solid boxing background coming from a boxing family as their father John was an accomplished light heavyweight fighting from 1973-1982 have the young "Irish Bomber” back on track facing off with New York’s Dameon Marshall, 1-2, 0Ko’s.

Marshal recorded his first victory in his last outing winning a majority decision over Queens, New York’s rugged banger and crowd pleaser Brian Hart last June. The Capobianco brothers plan to keep Smith busy in the gym and should things go as planned “The Irish Bomber” will reload and fight again April 2nd on an O'Shea Brothers Boxing card at the Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, New York.  

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O’Connor Headlines ‘Shamrock’d’
March 19 Show at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (March 3, 2010) – Appropriately-named Danny O’Connor, 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, headlines his first show March 19 on the post-St. Patrick’s Day card, “Shamrock’d,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.
Two other popular, Irish-American boxers, “Irish” Joey McCreedy and 4-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt, are also scheduled to be in action on “Shamrock’d,” the first of several shows (May 7, July 9, Sept. 3 and Nov. 12) being promoted by CES this year at Twin River.

Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Framingham (MA), recently returned from Tampa, where he served as a sparring partner for IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango at the famous Fight Factory Gym.

“It was a great, new experience for me,” O’Connor said. “I was able to see what others do at training camp. I know what I’ve done to prepare for a fight, but it’s always nice to see how others do, especially a world champion. I was there as a sparring partner for Juan, but I got myself ready for my fight. Juan’s a real pro. We get along very well. I went there to be like a sponge, soaking everything up, and I did. He’s already accomplished what my goal is in boxing – to be world champion.

“I keep moving forward. I’ve come a long way, trained hard and remain focused and serious. I’ve settled down and now feel like a real pro. I’ve improved in some areas, but keep working in other areas. Fighting eight rounds for the first time is not a concern for me. I’m always in shape. If this fight goes eight rounds, I’ll use it as ring experience, gaining that sooner, rather than later.”

O’Connor faces the toughest test of his young pro career in Franklin Gonzalez (13-3, 9 KOs), the dangerous Dominican puncher now living in Brooklyn. “I can’t worry about how good my opponent is,” Danny noted. “As long as I keep getting better (in training), all I have to be concerned with is doing what I need to do to win the fight.

“It’s nice fighting close at home and around St. Patrick’s Day again. Last year, I fought a few days before St. Patrick’s Day and this year it’s a few days after. I’ve sharpened my skills in the past year and I’m really looking forward to my first main event. It’s going to be an exciting show.”

McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), fighting out of Lowell (MA), is the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion, but he’s dropping down to middleweight to fight an opponent to be determined in a 6-round bout.

Clampitt (20-4-1, 7 KOs) returned to the ring last November after taking 1 ½ years off to have her first baby, taking a 6-round decision from Rachel Clark. The Canadian-born, Warwick (RI) resident faces TBA in a 6-round fight.

A 6-round rematch for the EBA New England lightweight title will be held between unbeaten, defending champion Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (12-0, 4 KOs) and challenger Sean Eklund (6-4, 1 KO). This inter-state rivalry pits Pawtucket’s (RI) Soto against Lowell’s Eklund, who is trained by his uncle, “Irish” Micky Ward, in a rematch of their controversial, split-decision last February won by Soto, who overcame two knockdowns, at Twin River.

New Bedford (MA) welterweight Jason “School Boy” Pires (22-3, 9 KOs), the former USBA super bantamweight champion and active New Bedford police officer, takes on hot Louisiana prospect Jason “Renegade” Revish (10-1-1, 8 KOs) in a 6-round bout.

Also fighting on the undercard in 4-rounders is Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (4-0, 2 KOs) versus Roberto Burgess (4-2, 2 KOs), while Philadelphia lightweight Frankie Trader (6-0, 2 KOs) fights an opponent to be determined. The newest member of Team CES, Barnstable (MA) heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza (2-0, 2 KOs), a 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion, battles Tyyab Beale (2-2, 1 KO). All bouts and boxers are subject to change.

Rollback ticket prices for “Shamrock’d” are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event 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 “ShamRock’d.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

Contact: Pat Sullivan (Pat@CESBoxing.com/401.724.2253) for information about a special CES KO ticket value package.

Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com
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O’Connor, McCreedy & Clampitt Showcased on ‘Shamrock’d’
March 19 Show at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (Feb. 22, 2010) – The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will extend two days as Irish-American boxers, led by hot, unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor, the popular “Irish” Joey McCreedy and 4-time world champion Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt, will be in action March 19 on the “Shamrock’d” pro card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

“Shamrock’d” kicks-off a recently signed multi-fight deal in 2010 between CES and Twin River that continues May 7, July 9, Sept. 3 and Nov. 12.

“We’re very happy that our Twin River schedule will continue for its fourth straight year,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “The Twin River Event Center is one of the most beautiful venues in all of boxing. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and everybody at Twin River has been great to work with.

“CES will continue to promote evenly-matched, entertaining cards at Twin River, starting March 19th with ‘Shamrock’d,” which is loaded from top to bottom. Some of the most popular and talented fighters in New England will be in action. We’ll be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day – O’Connor, McCreedy and Clampitt are typically tough Irish fighters – but Italian fight fans will be celebrating St. Joseph’s Day.”

O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs), fighting out of Framingham (MA), is an undefeated junior welterweight prospect who was a 2008 U.S. Olympic Tam alternate. The stylish southpaw faces his stiffest test as a pro in Franklin Gonzalez (13-3, 9 KOs), a dangerous Dominican puncher now living in Brooklyn. O’Connor-Gonzalez is the 8-round main event.

McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 KOs), fighting out of Lowell (MA), is the reigning EBA and New England super middleweight champion. He is dropping down to middleweight to fight an opponent to be determined in a 6-round bout.

Clampitt (20-4-1, 7 KOs) returned to the ring last November after taking 1 ½ years off to have her first baby, taking a 6-round decision from Rachel Clark. The Canadian-born, Warwick (RI) resident faces TBA in a 6-round fight.

A 6-round rematch for the EBA New England lightweight title will be held between unbeaten, defending champion Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (12-0, 4 KOs) and challenger Sean Eklund (6-4, 1 KO). This inter-state rivalry pits Pawtucket’s (RI) Soto against Lowell’s Eklund, who is trained by his uncle, “Irish” Micky Ward, in a rematch of their hotly-contested, controversial, split-decision, won by Soto last February at Twin River. Soto overcame two knockdowns to win.

Also scheduled to fight Mar. 19 on “Shamrock’d” against opponents to be determined are New Bedford (MA) welterweight Jason “School Boy” Pires (22-3, 9 KOs), the former USBA super bantamweight champion and active New Bedford police officer; Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (4-0, 2 KOs) and Philadelphia lightweight Frankie Trader (6-0, 2 KOs). Also slated to be in action is the newest member of Team CES, Barnstable (MA) heavyweight prospect Jessie Barboza (2-0, 2 KOs), a 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion. All bouts and boxers are subject to change.

Rollback ticket prices for “Shamrock’d” are $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00 and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

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HOF Trainer Angelo Dundee Special Guest
at “Brace For Impact” Brown vs Grano
March 12 Show at Foxwoods!

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 18, 2010) – Living legend, Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee will be a special guest at the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented March 12 by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

The 10-round main event is a rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown. Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs), fighting out of Hartford (CT), in the eighth round of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008. Grano is the 2005 U.S. National Championships winner and National Golden Gloves Tournament runner-up, and has won two in a row since suffering his lone loss as a pro to Brown, highlighted by a sensational, nationally-televised knockout of previously-undefeated prospect Travis Kaufman (18-0) last September.

Dundee, 88, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1994. Best known as head trainer for Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, Dundee also worked the corner for George Foreman, Jose Napoles, Jimmy Ellis, Carmen Basilio and Luis Rodriguez.

“I’m looking forward to being at Foxwoods,” Dundee said. “I go way back with Jimmy Burchfield. When I first go to a city, I always look for a good Italian restaurant, and that’s how I first met Jimmy in Providence at his (former) restaurant (The Classic). I brought Sugar Ray Leonard there. I was in Providence two years ago for an Italian festival and Jimmy brought Vinny Paz and a lot of his good-looking fighters. It takes a lot of guts to promote today and Jimmy Burchfield is the reason boxing is still flourishing up there. He does it the right way with local kids. I’m thrilled to be a guest at his Foxwoods show.”

“My relationship with Angelo goes beyond boxing,” Burchfield noted. “We’re good friends. I don’t know if boxing will ever see anybody like him again in terms of what he did for his fighters. Not only does he know this business inside and out, I think he’s one of the greatest human beings I’ve ever met. My relationship with Sugar Ray Leonard is thanks to Angelo.

“On of my all-time favorite fighters, Willie Pastrano, was trained by Angelo. I’m thrilled to be having my dear friend, Angelo, sitting next to me at ringside on March 12th. He has been as big a personality as his fighters. Angelo never turns down a request from fans for an autograph, or a favor from promoters. His presence at our show will top off a great night.”

Also slated to be in action on “Brace For Impact” are Hartford super bantamweight “Machine” Mike Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs), reigning New England and EBA champion; Marshfield (MA) super middleweight Manuel Antonio Lopes       (5-0-1, 1 KO), Long Island (NY) light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), 2008 New York Golden Gloves champion; Brooklyn (NY) welterweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (5-0, 2 KOs), 2008 U.S. Olympian; and Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Brace For Impact,” priced at $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254) or Foxwoods (800-200-2882), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.foxwoods.com, or in person at Foxwood’s box office.

For more information contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Foxwoods Resort Casino (www.foxwoods.com). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

Contact: Pat Sullivan (Pat@CESBoxing.com/401.724.2253) for information about a special CES KO ticket value package.                                                                Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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Grano Out to Avenge Only Career Loss
in “Brace For Impact” Headliner, March 12 at Foxwoods!

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 15, 2010) – Popular heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano values avenging his lone pro loss more than money and fame, which is precisely why he desperately wanted a rematch against Mark “Oak Tree” Brown, headlining the March 12th “Brace For Impact” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs), a 2005 U.S. National Championships winner and National Golden Gloves Tournament runner-up, has won two in a row since losing to Brown (15-2, 7 KOs), who overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano in the eighth round of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008.

                       

Coming off his sensational, nationally-televised knockout of previously-undefeated prospect Travis Kaufman (18-0) last September, Grano had clearly targeted Brown, rather than a top 20 rated opponent, and CES gave him the opportunity for revenge.

“For me, personally,” Grano explained, “I wanted this rematch more than any fight. Ranking-wise, I don’t need it because I’ve already surpassed him (Brown), and my fight on ShoBox (vs. Kaufman) showed everybody it (fight vs. Brown) was a fluke. No excuses, though, I’m not like that. I had a bad night and he had a good night. Negotiations for bigger fights for me were held – (Brian) Minto, (Hasim) Rahman and (Evander) Holyfield – were mentioned. But beating Brown means a lot to me and after I do, I’ll be looking for a fight against a top 10 guy to get me in position, hopefully, for a world title shot.

“Anybody who has watched me knows I put on exciting fights and a lot of people are coming to watch me fight March 12. I’m not going to brawl; I’m going to show my boxing ability and pick him apart. I won’t be looking for a knockout, but if it comes, it comes. I just want to connect and get in some good hits. He’s tough but I don’t see him going the full 10 rounds. It’s going to be a great fight.”

Grano, who was born in Hebron (CT) and fights out of Hartford, will be fighting in his home state for the 15th time, his fourth at Foxwoods.

“It’s great fighting in Connecticut and I love fighting at Foxwoods,” Tony added from training camp in Houston. “I have a huge fan-base that we’re trying to build up even more in the Italian-American market. I expect a large crowd at Foxwoods and I’m looking forward to putting on a great display. I want to get boxing fans excited again.”

                      

               (Lto R, Top to Bottom -Mike Oliver, Manuel Lopes, Joe Smith Jr; Sadam Ali, David Bauza)

Also slated to be in action on “Brace For Impact” are Hartford super bantamweight “Machine” Mike Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs), reigning New England and EBA champion; Marshfield (MA) super middleweight Manuel Antonio Lopes (5-0-1, 1 KO), Long Island (NY) light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs), 2008 New York Golden Gloves champion; Brooklyn (NY) welterweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (5-0, 2 KOs), 2008 U.S. Olympian; Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Lori A. Potter, Foxwoods, 860.312.4010, LPotter@foxwoods.com
Shannan McNair, Foxwoods, 860.396.6727, SMcNair@foxwoods.com

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CES Inks 3-Fight Series at Foxwoods
CES Presents “Brace For Impact”

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010.

The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) headlining “Brace For Impact” in Fox Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Conn. “Brace For Impact” will also include a dynamic undercard, which will be announced shortly. The other CES dates at Foxwoods are Sept. 24 and Oct. 22.

“I’ve been allies and friends with not only the many members of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, but the management of Foxwoods and MGM since before Foxwoods was built,” Burchfield said. “CES has promoted boxing shows at Foxwoods since the beginning and we’re excited to come to an agreement to promote three shows there this year. Fans know that CES promotes competitive fights and entertaining shows that you can’t find anywhere else.

“CES has sold out many shows at this great venue and all of us are very proud to continue that tradition. Our entire team is going to be creative and we’re discussing plans to add unique variety to our 2010 series, including special promotions for our most loyal fight fans.”

Foxwoods has hosted some of boxing’s greatest fights (James Toney vs. Vasilly Jirov, Scott Pemberton vs. Omar Sheika I & II) and fighters (Vinny Paz, Julio Cesar Chavez, Larry Holmes, Evander Holyfield, Roy Jones Jr., Floyd Mayweather Jr., Pernell Whitaker, etc.) during the past two decades.

“Jimmy Burchfield is one of the few hands-on promoters today,” commented William Satti, Director of Public Affairs, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. “He really believes in boxing and the advancement of fighters. We’re all very familiar with Jimmy and CES. He has promoted great shows here for years and we’re happy he will continue to bring excitement to our venue at Foxwoods.”

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“Brace For Impact”
Grano-Brown Rematch Headlines Foxwood’s
March 12th Pro Boxing Card

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn.

Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, fighting out of Hebron (CT), in the eighth round of their WBF All-Americas title bout Sept. 27, 2008.

Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs), a 2005 U.S. National Championships winner and National Golden Gloves Tournament runner-up, has won two in a row since suffering his lone loss as a pro. The popular power-puncher is coming off of a sensational, nationally-televised knockout of previously-undefeated prospect Travis Kaufman (18-0) last September. Brown’s eight-fight win streak was snapped last June on a short-notice fight when he lost to world-title challenger Fred Oquendo.

“Grano-Brown was an exciting fight and we’re very happy to be promoting their rematch March 12,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “Both of these heavyweights are capable of putting their opponent to sleep at any moment, so we’re advising fans not to leave their seats or look around the venue during the main event. We’re also putting together an explosive card to support this great heavyweight match. CES has been promoting shows at Foxwoods since it opened and we’re all excited to be there once again for ‘Brace For Impact.’ A lot is at stake for Grano-Brown with the winner positioning himself for a major fight.”

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Lundy Wins Split Decision in Boston!

BOSTON (Jan. 22, 2010) – Hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy.

Lundy (17-0-1, 10 KOs) remained unbeaten, even though he suffered a knockdown in the midway through the fight, that appeared to be more of a slip causing his glove to briefly hit the canvas. The judges scored 98-91 and 96-94 in favor of Lundy, 95-94 for Abril (12-2-1, 6 KOs).

“He didn’t frustrate me but he kept moving around,” Lundy said after the fight. “Once he felt my power he ran. I clearly beat him. He didn’t do noting but hold. That was a slip, not a knockdown. He can’t punch.”

In the co-feature, power-punching Eddie “Thunder” Caminero lived up to his nickname, stopping Chris Traietti in the second round, after flooring him in the first and later hurting him with a right hand before referee Bob Benoit halted the action.

In his first scheduled 6-rounder, popular lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski kept his perfect pro record (7-0) intact, despite being floored, took a unanimous decision from Francisco Palacios.

Junior welterweight Simeon “Dynamite” Dunwell improved his record to 11-1 with a 6-round decision versus Josh “Bam Bam” Beeman in an action-packed bout.

Boston super middleweight Maceo Crowder won a unanimous 4-round decision against pro debuting Greg McCoy.

Special guests in attendance included Vinny Paz, John Ruiz and Micky Ward.

Go online to www.cesboxing.com for CES Boxing’s schedule and news.

FULL RESULTS FROM BOSTON
Jan. 22, 2010 – “Boston Pop”

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Eddie Caminero (6-3, 6 KOs), Lawrence, MA WTKO2 (1:15) Chris Traietti (8-2, 5 KOs), Quincy, MA

Maceo Crowder (2-0, 1 KO), Boston, MA WDEC4 (39-35, 39-35, 39-36) Greg McCoy (0-1), New Haven. CT

WELTERWEIGHTS
Simeon Dunwell (11-1, 3 KOs), Peabody, MA WDEC6 (60-54, 598-56, 58-46) Josh Beeman (4-6-3, 2 KOs), Providence, RI

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Hank Lundy (17-0-1, 10 KOs), Philadelphia, PA WDEC10 (98-91, 96-94, 94-95) Richard Abril (12-2-1, 6 KOs), Miami, FL

LIGHTWEIGHTS
Ryan Kielczewski (7-0, 2 KOs), Quincy, MA WDEC6 (58-55, 58-52, 57-55) Francisco Palacios (4-10-5, 1 K), Stamford, CT

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfc@hotmail.com

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Battle of Unbeatens Lundy & Solomon
Headline Jan. 22 ‘Boston Pop' Card

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Jan. 4, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., kicks off the new year in classic style, headlining the January 22nd “Boston Pop” pro boxing card with unbeaten junior welterweights “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy and Brad Solomon battling in the 10-round main event, at The Roxy in Boston’s famed Theater District.

The 6-round co-feature pits intra-state rivals Chris Traietti (8-1, 5 KOs), an Iraq War veteran from Quincy, and dangerous Lawrence super middleweight Eddie Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs). Undefeated junior welterweight and 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, nearby Framingham’s Danny O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs), meets former Canadian welterweight title challenger Darelle “Red” Sukerow (14-15-1, 5 KOs) in a 6-rounder.

“We’re kicking off the New Year hard and fast with this very exciting, competitive card,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “It’s been a while since CES has promoted a card in Boston and we’re very happy to be going back there. We have a great main event between two unbeaten prospects, Hank Lundy and Brad Solomon. Fight fans don’t get an opportunity to see two undefeated guys fighting each other at this stage of their careers. Solomon is coming off of a big win against the ‘New’ Sugar Ray Robinson. Fight fans are probably asking themselves why Lundy would take such a risk. Well, he’s from Philly and Hank will fight anybody, anytime.

“Traietti-Caminero is an interesting local fight between evenly-matched super middleweights. Another undefeated prospect, junior welterweight Danny O’Connor, is a popular fighter who is gaining more and more fans every time he fights because of his action-packed style. The undercard features some of the best young fighters in New England.”

Lundy is being touted nationally as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010. In his last fight, the charismatic fighter demolished Mexican warrior Aldo Valtierra (25-11), who holds a win against world-rated Jorge Teron, via a stunning opening-round stoppage on Halloween. Last April, Lundy knocked out previously-unbeaten Jason Cintron (10-0) in the fifth round.

Solomon, a 3-time National Golden Gloves champion fighting out of Louisiana, upset hometown favorite Robinson (11-0) this past December in New York City by an 8-round decision.

Two highly-decorated New England amateurs from the past, Peabody (MA) welterweight Simeon Dunwell (10-1, 3 KOs) and Josh “Bam Bam” Beeman (4-5-3, 2 KOs), of Providence, go at it in a 6-round match.

Boston light heavyweight Maceo Crowder (1-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, faces New Haven’s pro-debuting Greg McCoy. Two undefeated prospects, Quincy junior lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczewski (6-0, 2 KOs) and Hartford middleweight David Bauza (3-0, 3 KOs), are scheduled to fight in separate 4-round bouts.

Contact: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail .com

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Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, CES
Put’s the Pop in Boston Boxing!

Two titles will be on the line Jan. 22 as Classic Entertainment and Sports rings in the New Year with "Boston Pop!" Eddie "Thunder" Caminero of Lawrence, Mass., takes on Quincy's hard-punching Chris Traietti in the main event for the Eastern Boxing Association (EBA) New England Super Middleweight Title while Providence's Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman battles rising Lynn, Mass., star Simeon Dunwell in the co-feature for the EBA Light Welterweight crown.

"Boston Pop" also features undefeated light welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor from Framingham, Mass., Quincy lightweight Ryan "The Polish Prince" Kielczewski, undefeated heavyweight Alex Santos of Lawrence, Stoughton's Mical Weisberg and Boston light heavyweight Maceo Crowder (former U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade's half-brother).

Tickets for "Boston Pop" are on sale now at $40, $50 and $75 and can be purchased by calling 401-724-2253 or visiting www.CESBoxing.com The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8. Celebrate the new year with your favorite super heroes at "Boston Pop!"

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Griffin Decisions McCreedy
O’Connor Dominates, Clampitt Shines 

LINCOLN, R.I. (Nov. 20, 2009) – Otis “Triple OG” Griffin outlasted Joey McCreedy to win a unanimous 8-round decision tonight in the main event on the “Autumn Classic” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc., at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Griffin (21-6-2), best known for winning the “Next Great Champ, displayed his ring savvy and experience, successfully counter-punching McCreedy (11-4-1). “I’ve won in other fighter’s backyards, but I was concerned about the decision because I got robbed against Jeff Lacy. McCreedy fought his best. I thought I clearly won. He brought his A-game and really stepped-up. He wasn’t the same fighter we watched on tape. He obviously can take a good shot because I hit him with some good ones. Joey is a brawler and the plan was to make him pay when he missed and stay clear of trouble. It was Boxing 101. Next, I’d like to come back here and fight Joey Spina.”
                             
Unbeaten junior welterweight prospect, 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate Danny O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs) pounded a game James Hope (4-3) from the opening bell for six solid rounds in a masterful display of boxing. O’Connor broke down Hope, hooking to the body from his southpaw stance and unloading unanswered rights and lefts to Hope’s head, in a dominating performance Danny easily took by 6-round decision. “I felt great tonight,” O’Connor commented. “It was my most complete fight. Everything we worked on so hard started to come out and when it watch out when it’s all there. It’s all about angles, like (Paul) Spadafora, and a total team effort. I couldn’t do it without my team behind me.”
                        
Eight months after giving birth to her daughter and 20 months since her last fight, 4-time world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (19-4-1, 7 KOs) returned to the ring in triumphant fashion, out-working and out-classing Rachel Clark (4-2-1) en route to victory by way of a one-sided, unanimous 6-round decision. “It felt unbelievable,” Clampitt said after the fight. “After the first round I came back to the corner and told Kurt (Reader, head trainer) she was a lot faster than we thought. She had a great jab. I think my experience and body punching was the difference. It’s tough right now in women’s boxing and I give her credit for taking the fight. I’m very happy with my performance.”

Former U. of Rhode Island football player, Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (5-0) kept his undefeated record intact with a first-round TKO win against 25-fight veteran Jeffrey Osbourne.
                          
Long Island light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. (2-0) registered his second straight sensational knockout in the opening round, using a vicious left hook, followed by a powerful right that put Branden McGowen (0-1) to sleep midway through the opening round.

Worcester heavyweight Rashad Minor (3-1) knocked out Lance Gauch (1-2) in the second round, while Boston super middleweight Maceo Crowder (1-0), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, won his pro debut by stopping Duane King (0-1) in the third round.

Go on line to www.cesboxing.com for more information about CES go. CES’ next show is Dec. 10 at The Roxy in downtown Boston.

Full results below:
RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER
Lincoln, Rhode Island
Nov. 20, 2009 – “Autumn Classic”

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Rashad Minor (3-1, 3 KOs), Worcester, MA WKO2 (2:47)Lance Gauch (1-2, 1 KO), Hannibal, MO

LIGHT HEAVWEIGHTS
Joe Smith, Jr, (2-0, 2 KOs), Long Island, NY WTKO1 (0:45)Brandon McGowen    (0-1, 0 KOs), Eden, NC

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Otis Griffin (21-6-2, 8 KOs), Sacramento, C WDEC8 (78-74,78-75, 77-76) Joey McCreedy (11-4-1, 6 K)s), Lowell, MA
Vladine Biosse (5-0, 4 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO1 (1:25) Jeffrey Osbourne     (8-15-2, 3 KOs), Davenport, IA
Maceo Crowder (1-0, 1 KO), Boston, MA WTKO3 (1:38) Duane King (0-1, 0 KOs), Reidsville, NC

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Jaime Clampitt (20-4-1, 7 KOs), Warwick, RI WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) Rachel Clark (4-3-1, 3 KOs), Fayetteville, NC
Danny O’Connor (10-0, 3 KOs), Framingham, MA WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) James Hope (4-3, 4 KOs), Rock Hill, SC

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
Contact: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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Results CES “Fright Night” from the Mohegun Sun

By: Coach “K”
October 31st, Mohegun Sun, Uncasville, Connecticut: Halloween Night Jimmy Burchfilds CES presented "Fright Night" featuring former world champion Lou “Honey Boy” Del Valle vs Providence, Rhode Islands Joey "KO Kid" Spina as the evenings main event.



Spina, 25-1-2, 17Ko's met a determined opponent in the 43 fight battle tested "Honey Boy" Lou Del Valle. Del Valle having gone the distance versus Virgil Hill for the WBA Light Heavyweight title 1996 went on to win the vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Title beating Eddy Smulders in 1997 only to lose it in his next fight a fight he became the first fighter to ever knockdown sure future Hall of Fame Roy Jones Jr.



Whether it was a night that the 41 year old Del Valle pulled it all back together or a night Joey Spina after putting together six straight wins since his October 2006 TKO loss to Peter Manfredo Jr. wasn’t at his best. Del Valle’s veteran tactics and determination assisted by fighting out of a southpaw stance at a favorable catch weight made the fight very close. “Honey Boy” kept the fight at a very deliberate pace appearing to land the cleaner heavier shots while Spina kept forcing his ineffective double right and wide looping hooks. Del Valle who was the aggressor for most of the fight had bloodied Spina’s nose and never appeared hurt. It was another fight punches landed versus clean effective punches. Here at SBB we scored it 96-94 Sina. The official scoring was announced 95-95 times two and one judge calling it 97-97 Del Valle.

Del Valle was heard asking for a rematch but for Spina and all boxers on the climb a win is a win and what you take out of it. I don’t expect to see Del Valle / Spina II.



In the semi main event UBC light welterweight champion "Hammerin'" Hank Lundy, 16-0-1, 10Ko’s blasted out Cuernavaca, Morelos, Mexico’s super featherweight Aldo "El Pato" Valtierra, 25-12, 13Ko’s who entered splitting his two with New York highly touted prospect Jorge Luis Teron.



“Hammerin Hank” never allowed the cagey Mexican fighter to get started blitzing him with an all out offensive. Lundy stalked the moving Mexican punching his way in behind a heavy jab then continuing to bang with both hands not allowing the veteran to hold on. Lundy “hammered” Valtierra to the body with some thundering left hooks backing him to ropes finally catching him with a big looping right hand left hook combination dropping the former WBC FECARBOX champion at 2:41 of the first round to call it a night. Lundy high off his impessive victory wants to meet the best looking towards the Peterson’s, Tim Bradley or who ever is in his way.



2008 U.S. Olympian welterweight Sadam Ali used his superior skills to decision Bronx, NY’s Osvaldo Rivera, 2-2-1, 1Ko. Ali the aggressor never stepped back using a tight defense and some precision punching rocking his much taller opponent several times. Rivera was there to battle but the sharper more experienced Ali was much too much. Here at SBB we scored it a 40-36 shutout but the scorecards were announced 40-36, 39-37 times two for Ali moving him to 4-0, 2Ko’s.



Hartford, Connecticut’s middleweight David Bauza, 3-0, 3Ko’s bushwhacked Philadelphia’s winless Vaughn Anderson, 0-2 in the corner with an unanswered barrage forcing the referee to call the action at 1:09 of round one.



In lightweight action undefeated Quincy, Mass. Ryan "The Polish Prince" Kielczewski, 6-0, 2Ko’s squared off with Luquillo, Puerto Rico’s Israel Suarez, 2-3, 0Ko’s in a hotly contested four rounder that rocked with some good see saw action. "The Polish Prince" continually attacked Suarez a southpaw banging him to the body with drilling right uppercuts earning him a 40-36, 39-37 times two unanimous decision. The fight was tighter than the scores would represent as all the rounds were very close.

          

                   

Next up 20 year old Long Island, New York light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith, Jr. made his long awaited pro debut taking on Newark, New Jersey’s David Brown. Smith entering with an impressive amateur foundation and a highly regarded punch in both hands took his time demonstrating some veteran type patience walking down the bigger Brown to score with a tracer type jab stunning Brown lining him up for a straight right bomb that detonated on contact dropping him into the ropes like he just got hit with the “blarney stone” itself.  The young Smith then banged the defenseless Brown with both hands forcing the referee to pull Smith off Brown stoppage at 2:35 of round one bringing the Mohegun Sun boxing fans to there feet.

Hartford, Connecticut’s super lightweight Edwin Soto opened the show switching between stances confusing Toms River, New Jersey’s Deroy Beaton landing lead rights and lefts on the way to a 39-37 times three unanimous decision improving to 2-0 dropping Benton to 1-1.

The next CES show is scheduled for November 20th at Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island.

SBB photographer "Big" Bill Doutney

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Rodriguez Rocks, Andrade Rolls in Rhode Island!

LINCOLN, R.I. (October 3, 2009) – Hot prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) nearly pitched a shutout today, defeating battle-tested Darnell Boone by a unanimous 8-round decision in the main event on the “Saturday Afternoon Special” card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“Saturday Afternoon Special” was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Star Boxing, Banner Promotions and DiBella Entertainment.

Rodriguez outclassed veteran Boone (16-13-2, 6 KOs)in an entertaining match, using his quick hands and reach advantage to pepper his game opponent, winning eight rounds on one judge’s card and seven on the two others. The learning experience continued for former 2-time national amateur champion Rodriguez, who is developing into a complete package.

“Boone is a helluva fighter,” Rodriguez commented. “He brought his ‘A’ game and he took some good punches. I didn’t put him away but learned a lot from this fight.”

In the co-feature, 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Extinguisher” Andrade   (8-0, 6 KOs) and Chris “The Last Chapter” Chatman (4-1, 2 KOs) went to war in a true crowd pleasing junior middleweight bout featuring a pair of multi-talented, previously unbeaten southpaws.

“He was a tough opponent,” Andrade said after the fight before his hometown fans. “He fought a good fight. You know what I do. He came to fight and took it good. I used my head and boxed. I have nothing to complain about.”

“I felt I punished him and deserved victory,” a disappointed Chatman claimed. “Nobody is going to hit him harder or pressure him more. I will be back. I am a warrior. He won’t fight anybody like me, unless it is me again.”

Relentless punching Cape Verdean super middleweight Vladine Biosse                 (4-0, 3 KOs), former University of Rhode Island football player, passed his stiffest test to date and went the distance for the first time against Tafari Lawton (1-1).

Light welterweight Simeon Dunwell improved his record to 10-1 with a fourth round stoppage of David Marquez in the fourth round. Light welterweight Jesus Caro (5-0, 2 KOs) remained unbeaten by way of a unanimous fourth-round decision. Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (2-0, 2 KOs) dominated Damien Butler until their fight was ended early in the second.

Full results below:
RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER
Lincoln, Rhode Island

Oct. 3, 2009 – “Saturday Afternoon Special”
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Edwin Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) WDEC8 (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) Darnell Boone       (16-13-2, 6 KOs)
Vladine Biosse (4-0, 3 KOs) WDEC4 (40-36, 39-38, 39-38) Tafari Lawton              (1-1, 0 KOs)

JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (8-0, 6 KOs) WDEC6 (60.54, 60-55, 59-55) Chris Chatman     (4-1, 2 KOs) David Bauza (2-0, 2 KOs) WTKO2 (0:25) Johnny Rowell (0-3)

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Jesus Caro (5-0, 2 KOs) WDEC4 (40-35, 40-35, 39-36) Damien Butler (0-2)
Simeon Dunwell (10-1, 2 KOs) WTKO4 (1:40)David Marquez (5-7-1, 1 KO)

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis _______________________________________________________________________________________

The 8th Annual “Fight To Educate” Sept. 23rd Results

                                    

MANCHESTER , N.H. (September 23, 2009) – Three-time world title challenger Omar Sheika won an entertaining slugfest tonight against a game Theo Kruger in the main event on the 8th annual “Fight To Educate” card at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.

The 8th annual “Fight To Educate,” presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, in association with Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, benefitted the SEE Science Center, Bobby Stephen Fund for Education, and The Veterans Count Club.

Sheika (28-9, 19 KOs) wore-down Kruger (9-9-2, 3 KOs) and took a knee in the seventh round after Sheika unloaded a barrage of punches. The onslaught continued in the eighth as Kruger was decked again. He beat the 10-count on shaky legs, but the fight was wisely halted by the referee at that point.

In the co-feature, light welterweight Danny O’Connor (9-0, 3 KOs), 2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, kept rolling along with another impressive boxing performance. The slick southpaw stopped Patrick “The Raging Bill” Cape (6-8, 3 KOs) in the third round with a perfectly placed left uppercut to the body.

New Hampshire favorite Richard Gingas (10-2, 6 KOs), star of The Contender IV, a game Robert Davis (5-19-3) in an action-packed light heavyweight bout that ended when Davis was unable to continue after seven rounds.

New York heavyweight Shawn McLean (4-4, 3 KOs) upset previously undefeated Faruq Saleem (38-1, 32 KOs) by way of a fourth-round technical knockout.

New York super middleweight Hajro Sujak (4-0, 2 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact, flooring Joel Lopez (0-4) twice with left hooks en route to a first-round TKO.

RESULTS FROM MANCHESTER, NH
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Shawn McLean (4-4, 2 KOs), New York, NY, WTKO4 (1:22), Faruq Saleem (38-1, 32 KOs), Newark, NJ

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Omar Sheika (28-9, 19 KOs), Paterson, NJ, WTKO8 (2:38), Theo Kruger (9-9-2, 3 KOs), Port Charlotte, FL
Richard Gingras (10-2, 6 KOs), Claremont, NH, WTKO7 (3:00), Robert Davis     (5-19-3, 0 KOs), Tallahassee, FL

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Hajro Sujak (4-0, 2 KOs), Bronx, NY, WTKO1 (2:46), Joel Lopez (0-3), Miami, FL

LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS
Danny O’Connor (9-0, 3 KOs), Framingham, MA WTKO3 (1:44), Patrick Cape   (6-8, 3 KOs), Little Canada, MN

Promoter: Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing
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“A Night To Remember” Oliver Captures 
 New England & EBA Jr. Featherweight Titles

PLYMOUTH, Mass. (September 11, 2009) – “Machine Gun” Mike Oliver won a hard-fought decision to capture the vacant New England and Eastern Boxing Association junior featherweight titles tonight on the “A Night To Remember” pro boxing cared, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at historic Plymouth Memorial Hall.

Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs) and Gonzalez (9-9, 3 KOs) had previously fought twice with Mike stopping Castulo in the ninth round of their 2006 fight and this past June, in Boston, their fight was halted in the second round and ruled a no contest when Castulo suffered a cut over his eye from an unintentional head-butt.

The third fight between these New England arch-rivals -- Oliver, the former IBO world champion fighting out of Hartford (CT), and former Guatemalan amateur standout Gonzalez (9-8, 3 KOs), who lives and trains in Lynn (MA) -- could easily have been fought in a phone booth. Both fighters consistently exchanged inside in a give-and-take bout from the start to finish with neither seriously hurt at any point.

In the sixth round referee Ed Claudia deducted a point from each fighter for holding. Oliver then picked up the pace and was more of the aggressor down the stretch, breaking down Castulo with body punches to earn a unanimous decision, along with the N.E. and EBA belts, by scores of 77-73, 77-73 and 77-74.

Popular lightweight Ryan Kielczewski (5-0, 2 KOs), fighting out Quincy (MA), put on a boxing clinic en route to an impressive third round stoppage of Norman Allen (0-4) in the third round. A left hook to the head, followed by a left hook to the body ended the fight in dramatic fashion.

Powerful body shot shots from Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza (2-0, 2 KOs) hurt Lewis Cotuna (0-2), who went down from a punishing left hook and got up only to be drilled by a vicious left hook early in the second round that ended the fight.

Marshfield welterweight Arturo Lopes (1-0, 1 KO) pro debut was a success as he used a powerful body attack to destroy 23-fight Chris “The Killer” Cook via a third-round TKO victory.

Stoughton super middleweight Mical Weisberg (3-0, 2 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact, stopping Frankie Reed in the third round. Lynn bantamweight Isander “Peachy” Beauchamp (6-0-1, 2 KOs) won a 4-round decision against tough Elton “The Real Coolie Bully” Dharry (2-5-1) in an action-packed bout

Harwich light heavyweight Paul Gonsalves (2-0, 2 KO) knocked out Robert Graves in the first round, while Lawrence heavyweight Alexis Santos (2-0, 2 KOs) floored Dino Weingarten (2-5, 0 KOs) three times for a win by first-round technical knockout.

"A Night To Remember" was the third in a 4-fight arrangement, “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series,” scheduled in 2009 at Plymouth Memorial Hall and promoted by CES. 

      Results Sept 11th, from Plymouth, “A Night To Remember”

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jesse Barboza (2-0, 2 KOs), Barnstable, MA WTKO2 (0:52) Lewis Cotuna (0-2), Hickory, NC

Alexis Santos (2-0, 2 KOs WTKO1 (1:19) Dino Weingarten (2-5, 0 KOs), Memphis, TN

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Paul Gonsalves (2-0, 2 KOs), Harwich, MA WKO1 (1:39) Robert Graves (0-2), Eden, NC

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Mical Weisberg (3-0, 2 KOs), Stoughton, MA WTKO3 (1:41) Frankie Reed (0-3), Willston, SC

WELTERWEIGHTS
Arturo Lopes (1-0, 1 KO), Marshfield, MA WTKO3 (2:45) Chris Cook (3-18-2, 1 KO), York, SC

LIGHTWEIGHTS
Ryan Kielczeweski (5-0, 2 KOs), Quincy, MA WTK3 (1:39) Norman Allen (0-4-1), Toledo, OH

JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHTS
Mike Oliver (22-2, 7 KOs), Hartford, CT WDEC8 (77-74, 77-73, 77-73) Castulo Gonzalez (9-9, 3 KOs), Lynn, MA
(Oliver wins vacant New England and Easter Boxing Association Titles)

BANTAMWEIGHTS
Isander Beauchamp (6-0-1, 2 KOs), Lynn, MA WDEC4 40-36, (39-37, 39-37) Elton Dharry (2-5-1, 0 KOs), Brooklyn, NY

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmakers: Ted Panagiotis & Rich Cappiello ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Godfrey Stays Busy Waiting for World Title Shot

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (September 9, 2009) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey has headed West for Saturday night’s 10-round, non-title fight against former World amateur champion “Famous” Michael Simms outdoors at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, California.

NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #12 and WBO #15. The Providence native, ranked No. 10 by The Ring magazine, has had sensational knockout victories on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Emmanuel Nwodo, Shaun George, and Felix Cora, Jr.

Sims (20-11-2, 13 KOs) was the 1999 World and U.S. amateur light heavyweight champion, defeating current heavyweight title challenger David Haye in the world championships.

“I’m staying busy and showing everyone I don’t want to sit back waiting for the guys in suits to put together a title fight or eliminator involving me,” Godfrey said after returning from training camp. “Everything talked about won’t happen until 2010. I don’t want to wait all winter, so I’m going to keep everything going forward, working hard on different things to improve myself.

“Simms isn’t going to lie down. I’m preparing for the same guy who beat David Haye in the amateurs and was world champion. I can’t look past him. I just came back from three weeks at camp in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania, where Muhammad Ali used to train. There are a lot of great memories up there and nothing to do but train. I was running those hills and sparring with Travis Kaufman, who is 6-4 and can fight from both sides. Simms is 6-2 and he changes sides, left to right, with the wind. This fight will serve as a good measuring stick for things we’ve been working on. I’m prepared to take care of business in Sacramento.”
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McCreedy Knocks Out Caminero in 1st Round
for New England & EBA titles
U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade Remains Unbeaten

LINCOLN, R.I. (September 4, 2009) – Eastern Boxing association super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy retained his title and captured the vacant New England belt tonight with a first-round technical knockout win against Eddie “Thunder” Caminero at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. 
 
McCreedy-Caminero headlined “School’s In,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River.

McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs) effectively countered Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs) with thunderous rights to the head until referee Joey Lupino stopped the bout. Caminero was out on his feet and staggered back against the ropes when the referee stepped between the two fighters. 
 
“Conditioning, running and my trainer, Alex Rivera, were the difference,” McCreedy explained his improvement. Alex noticed that Eddie threw a lot of lefts and he told me to counter with my right. I’ve never landed so many clear punches. It really felt good knocking him out. What’s next? I’ll take Elvin Ayala all night long.”

Ayala, the former world title challenger, challenged McCreedy in the middle of the ring and McCreedy immediately accepted, saying, “Any day, right now or tomorrow.” 
 
2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade, fighting in front of his Rhode Island fans for the only the second time as a pro, showcased all of his vast arsenal of ring weapons against a game John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), unleashing a barrage of punched from different angles from the opening bell through until referee Danny Schiovane halted the action at 2:33 of the sixth and final round. Andrade-Williams was presented by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, in association with CES. 
 
“It was first six-round fight, well, I stopped him in the sixth, and I was happy with my performance, maybe my best so far,” Andrade said after the bout. “I was surprised I didn’t stop him earlier. He was tough. I still could have done better; throwing my jab and not throwing some punches as wide. Fighting at home was beautiful. The fans gave me energy.” 
 
Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs) finished off Sam Norwood (0-5) with a stinging left hook in the second round. 
 
Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (1-0) won his pro debut in impressive fashion, stopping Antonio Fernandez (0-3) in the fourth round. 
 
Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland and Rodricka Ray (2-3-1) fought to a          4-round draw, while New York super featherweight “Macho” Israel Sanchez       (2-2,  0 KOs) won a 4-round unanimous decision against Providence’s previously unbeaten Omar Pena (2-1-1). 
 
Full results below:
RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER
Lincoln, Rhode Island September 4, 2009 – “School’s In”
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Jay Holland (3-0-1, 2 KO), DRAW4 (38-38, 38-38, 38-38) Rodricka Ray, (2-3-1, 2 KO), 
 
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Joey McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs), WTKO1 (2:42) Eddie Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs), (McCreedy won New England title and retained EBA title) Vladine Biosse (3-0,       3 KOs), WTKO2 (0:38) Sam Norwood (0-5), 
 
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (7-0, 6 KOs), WTKO6 (2:33) John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), David Bauza (1-0, 1 KO), WTKO4 (2:38) Antonio Fernandez (0-3), 
 
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Israel Sanchez (2-2, 0 KOs), WDEC4 (40-34, 40-34, 38-36) Omar Pena (2-1-1, 0 KOs)

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

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Estrada, Martin and McGirt
All Winners at New York State Fair

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (September 4, 2009) – 2004 Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, women’s boxing trailblazer Christy “The Coalminer’s Daughter” Martin and super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. were all impressive winners last night at the “Fight Night At The Fair” show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with the New York State Fair and International Boxing Hall of Fame (IHOF), at the Mohegan Sun Grandstand in Syracuse, N.Y.

“Jason was devastating in one of his best wins,” promoter Burchfield said. “He fought a guy who, on any given night, can give any heavyweight a very tough fight. Christy looked great winning the WBC title and James McGirt also turned in a great performance.”

The Estrada-Lawrence main event featured some good, back-and-forth action. After Estrada (16-2, 4 KOs), bouncing back from a loss by decision in Germany to top-rated Alexander Povetkin, after a slow first round came out swinging early in the second and dropped Lawrence with a hard overhand right, followed by a left to the body. He nearly finished off his opponent later in the round, but Lawrence (24-15-4) got a reprieve when his hand got stuck between the ropes, giving him a few extra seconds to get his legs back. The fight slowed a bit during the middle rounds until Estrada dropped Lawrence again in the seventh with a big right hand, prompting the referee stop the fight with 27 seconds to go.

“I just wanted to catch him,” Estrada noted after the fight.”I knew no matter how well he stood in there, he's 39 years old and not too many fighters at his age would be able to withstand that punishment. When I dropped him (in the second round) I thought it was over, so I had to settle back in, get my bearings and finish the job. It was very satisfying. I was just hoping I wouldn't get cut, because when we got close and I tried to break him down inside, we banged heads a few times.

“I feel good. I wasn't tired at all. Basically, what we wanted was for him to get aggressive again. He started out fast, but after that knockdown he went into a shell. I wanted him to come at me again, but I had to take my time and draw him in. We finally got him. It was a satisfying finish.

Martin (49-5-3, 32 KOs) controlled the action-packed fight early and her experience appeared to play a major factor as she stayed low against the bigger, taller Stone (9-8-4) and worked her way to the body while finishing with hard overhand rights to score big in the opening rounds. As the fight wore on, Stone's youth began to play a factor and she made the fight much closer by picking up points in the later rounds. She also showed her toughness by standing toe-to-toe with Martin through the latter half of the fight and even absorbed a few hard shots that slowed her progress. Martin broke her right hand landing an overhand shot in the beginning of the 10th round and spent the closing minutes trying to back away to avoid any further damage. With enough points under her belt via her fast start, Martin circled the ring in the closing seconds with her hands raised triumphantly. She captured the vacant WBC junior middleweight title with a majority decision.

“It was an overhand right,” Martin described the punch that broke her hand.”I wanted to finish the show with a knockout. I knew it was broken the second I hit her. I just tried to stay away, then I thought about Arturo Gatti and figured, If Gatti can throw with a broken hand, so can I. My corner was telling me, 'Don't slow up. Throw more combinations!' As the fight went along, I started throwing my hands a lot better. It's tough when you only fight about once a year, but no excuses.

“She landed some solid shots, but didn't punch as hard as I did. I like to go to war. (My corner) told me to move more, but I was having fun. I want to get to 50 (career wins) but this hand is broken and I don't know how long it'll take to heal. If a great fighter like Rocky Marciano can stop at 49 (wins), then so can I.”

From the opening bell, McGirt's offense was too much for Anthony Pietrantonio (6-3), who lacked the experience and movement to keep pace. McGirt (21-2-1, 10 KOs) landed clean, early and often, nearly sending Pietrantonio to the canvas in the opening round. Finally, with seconds running out in the third round, McGirt landed a solid left hook, followed by an overhand right that sent Pietrantonio through the bottom two ropes for a knockout.

“I hurt my (left) hand about four weeks ago sparring and wasn't even going to fight,” McGirt commented. “I don't want to say I trained harder this time, but for my last fight (his CES debut), I only trained about three to four weeks. For this fight, I stayed in better shape and didn't get out of the gym at all. I made weight comfortably and just felt excellent. I felt way better -- much stronger. I had been in the gym training since the (Chad) Dawson and (Antonio) Tarver fight (in May). Then I hurt my hand and two about two weeks off from sparring or hitting the bag, but I just felt so much better this time -- much stronger.

“He had five knockouts, so I knew I had to respect his knockout power, and he was coming down from light heavyweight to take this fight, so I knew he was the bigger man. I just had to take it to him. No disrespect to him, but I knew I would land a lot of shots. He didn't have too many fights and I knew my experience would play a role. I don't want to take anything away from him, but my experience definitely played a big role. My pops (Buddy McGirt) kept telling me to put combinations together and once I did, that's all she wrote.

His experience probably helped a little bit,” Pietrantonio added. “He was a lot stronger than I thought. I definitely underestimated his punching power. I was told he couldn't punch. I think I might've cracked a rib (in the first round). That slowed me down a little bit. I was trying to work my way inside and wear him down. I thought maybe he'd punch himself out. I was told he didn't have much punching power, so I underestimated his strength. He's got some pop. I tried to get my left hook to work.”

In other undercard bouts, Jackie Trivolino (1-1-1) pitched a shutout against featherweight Priscilla Trompowsky (1-3), winning each round en route to a unanimous 4-round decision (40-36, 40-36, 40-36); lightweight Jayme Resnick    (2-1) stopped Luquan Lewis (0-6) at 1:152 of the opening round.