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Sucra’ Ray Oliveira Returns vs. Joey ‘KO Kid’ Spina
CES Show Oct. 2 at Foxwoods Resort Casino

MASHANTUCKET, CT (Aug. 31, 2010) – Former world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira returns to the ring October 2nd for the first time in more than five years against world rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina, headlining the “Last Man Standing” card, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut.

“Last Man Standing” is being presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Foxwoods Resort Casino.
“We’re excited to have Ray Oliveira’s comeback start on our ‘Last Man Standing’ show,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “All of us are very happy to be back at Foxwoods, too. Ray was one of the most exciting fighters in the world, setting records on ESPN for most punches thrown. He is a fighter’s fighter who didn’t want to return against a soft opponent for an easy win. Ray wants to be tested and he will be against Joey Spina, one of the hardest hitting punchers, pound-for-pound, in boxing. It’s a crossroads fight for both of them. What’s Ray got left? That’s the key question. He fought most of his career at 140-147 and this fight is at 175. Spina was getting close to a world title shot but fighting to a draw last October hurt him. He could use a win against a name opponent like Ray to push him higher up in the world ratings.”

Oliveira, 42, has always been an action-fighter and is also a 3-time world title challenger. The slick boxer and defensive genius from New Bedford (MA) is a former IBU welterweight, NABF light welterweight and New England lightweight champion. “Sucra” has defeated Vince Phillips, Saul Duran, Vivian Harris, Charles Murray (twice), and Tracy Spann, among the more notables, and also fought world champions Ricky Hatton, Vernon Forrest, Jake Rodriguez and Zack Padilla.

Spina returns to the scene of his greatest triumph, which occurred back in 2006 at Foxwoods when “KO Kid” stopped Jesse Brinkley with a vicious body shot in the 11th round of a fight Spina trailed. Brinkley challenges IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute for the world title October 15. Spina, who is coming off of a 10-round draw last October against former world champion Lou Del Valle, also holds wins against former world champion Carl Daniels, Jay Pina and Anwar Oshana

In an intriguing match-up of promising prospects, David Bauza (5-0, 3 KOs), of Hartford, and Reynaldo Rodriguez (5-1, 2 KOs), fighting out of Woonsocket (RI), battle for the vacant EBA New England Super Middleweight Championship in the 6-round co-feature.

“Ray and Joey aren’t the only fighters on this stacked card who find themselves at the crossroads, “Burchfield noted. “Billy Moffard hasn’t been in the ring for a long time. We also have some of the best young fighters in New England and two – David Bauza and Renyaldo Rodriguez -- are in against each other.”

Hometown favorite Karen Dulin (1-6, 0 KOs), a super bantamweight from nearby Mystic, meets Treasure Saunders (0-4-1) in a 4-round match. Also scheduled to fight against opponents to be announced are Hartford super lightweight Joseph “Chipper” Jones (4-0, 1 KO), Stamford (CT) light heavyweight Ahmad Mickens (1-0), Hartford welterweight Addy Irizarry (8-4, 2 KOs), Randolph (MA) heavyweight Billy “The Kid” Mofford and New Haven super lightweight Edwin Soto (4-0-1, 2 KOs). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, 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.

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

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USMC Sgt. Jim Smith Living Out Dream
on CES ‘Labor Daze’ Show
Biosse-King Headline Friday Night’s Show
Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (Aug. 30, 2010) – U.S. Marine Sgt. James Smith has been in the ring at most Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) pro boxing shows at Twin River since 2008 as part of the Honor Guard accompanying the singing of the National Anthem. This Friday night, however, Smith will be out of uniform and wearing trunks for his pro debut.

Undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs) leads the next generation of New England fighters into action on Friday night’s “Labor Daze” card, presented by CES, at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

The Cape Verdean native Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, defends his EBA title against Ibahiem “The Almighty” King (7-4, 2 KOs) in the 8-round main event.

Smith, a super welterweight matched against Shawn Pyles (0-1) in a 4-round bout, is originally from Portland, Maine. The 26-year-old has been an active U.S. Marine for the last seven years. He is presently stationed in Rhode Island -- living in Warwick with his wife and two children -- attached to the Rhode Island Reserves assisting with training for upcoming deployment overseas. Sgt. Smith has done two tours in Iraq.

Sgt. Smith has been on leave since Aug. 23 training for his pro boxing debut, something he has dreamed about since he was a little boy. “I’ve been a gym rat since I was four or five,” he explained. “I remember sitting on my father’s shoulders watching Joey Gamache win the world title (June 13, 1992 when Maine’s favorite son Gamache knocked out Chil Sung Chin in the ninth round at Cumberland Civic Center in Portland). Fighting as a pro has been on my mind since then.”

In 2009, Sgt. Smith captured top honors in the 152-pound decision of the New England Golden Gloves, defeating Michael Andrade. “I’m through with being nervous; now I’m just anxious to get in the ring and succeed in my pro debut,” James added. “I’m taking a realistic approach to boxing. I know what it takes to be world champion having grown up watching Joey Gamache and Marcus Davis (now a UFC star). Maybe someday I’ll get a title shot; I’m only 26 and have some time. I’ll see where it goes.”

Other 4-round bouts on the card include Fall River (MA) super welterweight Dustin Reinhold (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. Providence’s pro-debuting Rameil Shelton, a senior at Tolman High in Pawtucket; Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (5-1-1, 1 KO) vs. New Bedford’s (MA) Eric Pinarreta (2-4, 2 KOs); New Bedford (MA) super lightweight Jonathan Vazquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Tony Marks   (0-4); Providence firefighter and cruiserweight Eric Estrada (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Tauheed Wheeler (0-3); and Barnstable (MA) heavyweight Jesse “Bad News” Barboza (3-1, 3 KOs) vs. Antonio Robertson (0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Labor Daze,” priced at $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $125.00, 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. Ticket-buyers who purchase a VIP seat will also receive a 25%-off coupon for Fred & Steve's Steakhouse, valid for 30 days following the fight.

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 6:00PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Labor Daze.” 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 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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“Labor Daze” Press Conference Quotes and Fact Sheet

Vladine Biosse: “September 3rd is what it is. From me you will get what you always get, the best in me. Day in, day out, I put in the time –four times a day or 2 times a day – to perform. This is a business and decisions are made about who you’re in with. But it doesn’t matter to me, I’ll fight anybody. I’m young in this sport with a short amateur career. I want to thank everyone for helping me grow. I’m being pushed to catch-up. I’ll be well prepared.”

Eric Estrada: “In my pro debut July 9th a lot of fans came out for me. They had fun and I won by a second-round knockout. I learned a lot and made a lot of mistakes. I’ve been working with my team on a lot of adjustments.”

Jimmy Smith: “Ever since I watched (growing up in Maine) Joey Gamache win the world title in 1992, I wanted to be a professional boxer. I’m looking forward to a successful pro debut.”

Jesse Barboza: “My last time here I was disappointed by what happened (first pro loss). I have a new trainer and we’ve made a lot of progress in training camp.”

Jonathan Vasquez: “I’m hoping for another exciting fight for the fans. I’m in good shape and I’m going to put on a good show for you to see.”

Dustin Reinhold: “I’m back…and excited. I get to fight here again. I came here to many times as a fan and now I’m fighting here for the second time on a CES show. I’ve been able to fulfill my childhood dream of being a professional boxer. It took 22 years to finally get on a poster. The child inside of me is happy. I know Rameil is a good puncher and good fighter. He’s going to come and try to take me out, but I’ve trained hard, so me and Rameil are going to entertain all of the people there September 3rd.”

Rameil Shelton: “I want to thank Jimmy Burchfield for turning me pro. I don’t believe in letting it go to the scorecards. I’m training to fight the best Dustin, I hope he’s training to fight the best me. I’m going for the knockout.”



Venue: Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, RI
Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

Tickets: $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $125.00, 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. Ticket-buyers who purchase a VIP seat will also receive a 25%-off coupon for Fred & Steve's Steakhouse, valid for 30 days following the fight.

Information: 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 6:00PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Labor Daze.” 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, bobtfcp@hotmail.com  

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Biosse Leads Future of N.E. Boxing on ‘Labor Daze’ Show
CES Show Sept. 3rd at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (June 3, 2010) – The next generation of New England boxers, led by undefeated Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse, will be showcased Friday night, Sept. 3 on the “Labor Daze” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, is coming off a sensational nationally-televised win against “Irish” Joey McCreedy in which the Cape Verdean native won an 8-round decision for the New England super middleweight title.

In his first main event, Biosse will defend his title against an opponent to be determined in an 8-round bout.

“CES is constantly developing talent and reloading its stable.” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “This show will be the first punch landed for the Labor Day weekend. Fights fans attending ‘Labor Daze’ will have an opportunity to watch some of tomorrow’s stars. Vladine is headed to greatness. We believe he has all of the needed skills and intangibles to capture a world title in the future. Many of the other local fighters are going to make a lot of noise in this business, too.”

In a pair of 4-round bouts, Fall River (MA) super welterweight Dustin Reinhold (2-1, 2 KOs) faces Providence’s pro-debuting Rameil Shelton, of Providence, while Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (5-1-1, 1 KO) faces New Bedford’s (MA) Eric Pinarreta (2-4, 2 KOs).

Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts are unbeaten Providence super lightweight Jesus Caro (5-0, 4 KOs) vs. Bryan Abraham (2-3-2, 2 KOs), of Schenectady, NY; New Bedford (MA) super lightweight Jonathan Vasquez (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Ryan Batt (0-1), of Lockport, NY; Providence firefighter and cruiserweight Eric Estrada (1-0, 1 KO); Barnstable (MA) heavyweight Jesse Barboza (3-1, 3 KOs) and Holyoke (MA) lightweight Pablo Rivera and Providence super welterweight James Smith in their pro debuts. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Labor Daze,” priced at $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $125.00, 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. Ticket-buyers who purchase a VIP seat will also receive a 25%-off coupon for Fred & Steve's Steakhouse, valid for 30 days following the fight.

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 6:00PM/ET, first bout at 7:00 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Labor Daze.” 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 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com  

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Burchfield: "Lundy isn’t a free agent"

 

PROVIDENCE (July 28, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent.

“He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and we have completely and totally honored our end of the contract. We just had him fighting on national television twice within 90 days.

“We’ve worked through his different managers and trainers, never wavering in our full support of Hank. Like with all of our fighters, other than actually fighting for them, we do everything we can to help them, in and out of the ring, including Hank. We still strongly believe in him.”

Go to www.cesboxing.com  for information about CES or any of its fighters, including Lundy.

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

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Molina Comes Back to Stop Lundy in 11th
for NABO Lightweight Title

LINCOLN, Rhode Island (July 9, 2010) – Challenger John Molina, Jr. needed a knockout to win and he did just that, stopping defending champion and previously unbeaten “Hammerin” Hank Lundy for the NABO lightweight title tonight on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

The “Let Freedom Ring” card was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., in association with Goossen-Tutor Promotions.

After being out-boxed for seven rounds, Molina dropped WBO No. 7 rated Lundy with a counter right-hook in the eighth round, giving John new life and momentum. Referee Ricky Gonzalez ended-up halting the action in the 11th round, somewhat controversially, as Molina pounded Lundy on the ropes.

Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) was led after 10 rounds by scores of 98-91 twice and 97-92.

“(Trainer) Joe Goossen told me to going out for the 11th round that I needed a knockout and not to wait for the 12th,” Molina (21-1, 17 KOs) admitted he knew he was significantly behind in scoring. “He (Lundy) is kind of quirky. He didn’t have any power. No disrespect, but he didn’t want to fight. The only time he wobbled me was with a punch to the top of my forehead. I thought the count was a little long in the eighth. Hey, I’m a fighter who’ll go out on his shield and I think I proved that tonight.”

Both fighters, naturally, felt differently about the referee’s stoppage. “He was swaying back and forth,” Molina remarked. “He was a good actor, too. I know I had him hurt and it was a good stoppage. He’s a very good, technically sound fighter. This was the hardest fight of my career. I have dynamite in both hands.”

“The stoppage was premature,” Lundy claimed. “I had the fight. It is what it is but I wasn’t hurt.”

In an action-packed co-feature, former University of Rhode Island football player Vladine Biosse made a name for himself in the ring on a much larger stage than he’s ever been on, taking the New England super middleweight title from defending champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-5-2). Biosse (7-0) used his superior quickness to his advantage, out-punching the rugged McCreedy from start to finish in a battle of friends and CES stable-mates.

Biosse had never been in any fight longer than 4-rounds, but he was fresh through the eighth and final round, and won a unanimous decision (79-73, 79-73, 78-74). “I wanted everybody to know that, even though I haven’t been in this game too long, I’m an athlete,” Biosse said after the fight. “Any chance I get, in life, not just in boxing, I overcome adversity and did that tonight. I’m hoping for bigger and better fights. Joey’s tough. He gave it his best, never quit, and tonight I was the better man in the ring.”

Super lightweight prospect Diego Pereira (5-0, 2 KOs) remained unbeaten, winning a 4-round unanimous decision against Richard Calazada (2-2). In a super middleweight bout, Keith Kozlin improved his record to 6-1 with a stoppage of a game Eric Pinaretta in the third round. Providence fire fighter Eric Estrada, brother of 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, made a memorable pro debut by dropping Keon Graham (2-3) twice in the second round, the last ending the fight.

Welterweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (3-1) avenged her only loss with a win by 6-round decision against previously undefeated Kali Reis (2-1). Super middleweight Joe Gardner (5-1-1) outpointed Demarcus Clark (1-3) in a 4-round bout. Light middleweight Dustin Reinhold (2-1) jumped all over Joel Nieves (0-3) from the opening bell until the fight was stopped at 1:47 of the opening round.

                                      Complete Results

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS Vladine Biosse (7-0, 4 KOs), Providence, RI W DEC8 (79-73, 79-73, 78-74) Joey McCreedy (11-5-2, 6 KOs), Lowell, MA (Biosse won New England Super Middleweight Title)                                                                     

Joe Gardner (5-1-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI W DEC4 (38-37, 39-37, 38-38) Demarcus Clark (1-3, 1 KO), Shreveport, LA

Keith Kozlin (6-1, 4 KOs), Warwick, RI WTKO3 (1:57) Eric Pinaretta (2-4, 2 KOs), New Bedford, MA

LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHTS Dustin Reinhold (2-1, 1 KO), Fall River, MA WTKO1 (1:47) Joel Nieves (0-3), Allentown, PA

FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (3-1, 1 KO), Marshfield, MA WDEC6 (58-56. 58-56, 57-57) Kali Reis (2-1, 1 KO), Providence, RI

SUPER LIGHTWEIGHTS Diego Pereira (5-0, 2 KOs), Lincoln, RI WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 39-37) Ricardo Calazada (2-2, 1 KO), Las Vegas, NV

LIGHTWEIGHTS John Molina, Jr. (21-1, 17 KOs), Covina, CA WTKO11 (2:17) Henry Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs), Philadelphia, PA (Molina wins NABO Lightweight Title)

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

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Firtha Chops Down Grano for Vacant NABA Heavyweight Title,
Oliver Frustrates Pastrana, Wins by DQ,
The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Remains Perfect!

By: Ethan Doutney
June 26th, Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut: In the main event on Jimmy Burchfields Classic Entertainment & Sports “Pride and Glory card Hebron, Connecticut’s Tony “TNT” Grano met Akron, Ohio’s Nicolai "Stone Man" Firtha for the vacant NABA USA heavyweight title.

Grano a 2005 former United States Amateur Heavyweight champion looked confident coming in off his dramatic upset win over Travis Kauffman, having avenged his only loss to Mark Brown and spending three weeks sparring with World Champion Vitali Klitshko.

Nicolai Firtha a Silver medalist at the winner at the 2004 US championships where he beat Raphael Butler and Travis Kauffman entered with a journeyman’s record sporting seven losses but carrying the physique of a lumberjack. At 6’6” 254lbs a noticeable reach and a thirty six pound weight advantage the “Stone Man” appeared pretty poised himself.

                             

The opening round started with Firtha coming forward using his reach scoring with his jab to Grano’s body and head. It was obvious early Firtha was the stronger heavier punching fighter as Grano was missing wildly and was having a problem closing the gap. Grano grinning as he ate several heavy jabs pressed forward attacking the “Stone Man’s” body with some clean shots the ripping a good left hook up top and just when it seemed the confidence gained by those Kiltschko sparring rounds would pay off Firtha scored with a monster chopping right buckling the local favorite. Grano was caught by a follow up right backing out dropping him to the canvas beating the count just prior to the bell.



In the second round Firtha’s jab was taking control. Firtha used his weight and strength advantage well keeping Grano off balance when he did get inside making room for short heavy chopping rights one of which floored for the second time. Grano made it to his feet but was shaky at best and Firtha would not let the opportunity pass unleashing a series of unanswered heavy shots convincing referee Dick Flaherty he had seen enough calling the bout at 2:15 of round two.

I have to surmise that this bout was the fight Grano could parlee his sparring with the champ and a win over a bigger man into a big money shot but the bigger “Stone Man was much too big tonight.

Firtha, 18-7-1, 7Ko’s needs to pick his next few opponents carefully an eight loss could file him as a journeyman for the duration while Grano, 17-2-1 13Ko’s not armed with a true heavyweight punch and a questionable chin may have been demoted to the local circuit.



In the semi main event Hartford, Connecticut’s thirty year old southpaw super bantamweight Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver used his superior speed hand and foot together with some strategic clinching to dominate and frustrate thirty seven year old former IBF Light Flyweight Champion Mauricio “Indio Boy” Pastrana.

Oliver leading with a good jab, changing angles, firing clean lefts and hard right hooks then moving or grabbing on smothering the pressing Pastrana appeared to wearing on the former champion when he threw Oliver to the deck in the third. Pastrana who owns a split decision win over Michael Carbajal for the IBF light flyweight title in 1997 entered having lost six of his last seven and Oliver’s speed and movement only frustrated the former champion leaving him only a few scoring right hands to the body leading to numerous warnings for holding, two point deductions in rounds six and seven an arm lock and an another Oliver toss to the canvas prompting referee Michael Ortega at to declare a DQ at 0:43 of round eight moving Oliver to 24-2, 8Ko’s while Pastrana slides to 35-14-2, 23Ko’s . Oliver was well ahead on the scorecards at the time of the stoppage.

 

In the second co-feature Long Island light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. remained perfect stopping Berkeley, Missouri’s Walter Foster in two. Smith opened up the heavy artillery early flooring Foster with a quick counter right ten seconds into round one. The rugged game Foster made an attempt to press his fight with some wild winging shots but Smith’s stiff jack hammer jabs appeared to be hurting the gallant Missouri fighter buckling his knees several times.

 

Appearing upset his opponent made it to the second stanza Smith opened up his arsenal landing a big right hand forcing Foster to keep ducking in. Smith moving forward used his jab to turn Foster into a solid right uppercut which was the beginning off the end. Smith a solid closer smelled blood backed Foster to the ropes ripping thunderous body shots with both hands dropping Foster climbing him with a triple left hook leaving the pulverized Missourian on all fours. Foster made it upright and to the surprise of most at ringside was allowed to continue only to catch a clean uppercut seconds later forcing referee Dick Flaharety to reconsider and call it a night at 1:39 of round two.

 

Smith a double barreled boxer puncher with killer instincts remains perfect at 5-0, 5Ko’s needs to step up in class of competition to further his progression where he has clearly shown glimpses of a possible world class career. Foster falls to 4-3-1, $Ko’s.

Undercard action: New Haven, Conneticut Jr. welterweight Edwin Soto and Schenectady, NY’s Bryan Abraham battled to a well deserved majority draw. Soto established him self with the lead as Abraham stood his ground with counters. The fight was entertaining and very close neither fighter earning a clear victory while neither deserving of a loss. The judges scores were announced 38-38 times two and Abraham grabbing a 39-37 card recording it as a rematch worthy draw.



Super middleweight "Slick" Rick Dawson the older brother of WBC and IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion "Bad" Chad Dawson remained unbeaten winning a 40-36, 39-37, 39-37 unanimous decision over Toledo, Ohio’s Jermeiah Jones. To the delight of the crowd Dawson controlled most of the action but both fighters were absent of the strength and power associated with the middleweight division. Dawson moved to 2-0, 1Kowhile Jones dove to 1-4-1.

                             

New Haven’s unbeaten super lightweight Frankie Trader and Springfield, Massachusetts Noel "El Loco" Garcia drew many Boos from the crowd and allowed those needing a restroom break make their move in their boring one sided sleeper.



Fall River, Massachusetts light welterweight Jonathan Vasquez dropped Bridgeport, Connecticut’s Carlos Hernandez early in the first round, following the ensuing eight count Vasquez repeated the act walking Hernandez into a counter left hook depositing him on the deck where he remained motionless until trated by medical staff. Vasquez begins his young career at 1-0, 1KO while Hernandez is stll in searh of his first victory at 0-2 having lost a four round unanimous decion to Edwin Soto in his debut.

 

In featherweight action Conneticut’s own Luis "KO King" Rosa outclassed the tough, ready to rumble Selden NY’s John Passantino. Passantino showed the will but lacked the experience or skill to stay with the sharper stance switching, body attacking Rosa who advances to 3-0, 2Ko’s while the rugged New Yorker heads back to the gym looking for that first win at 0-1.

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‘‘Hammerin” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina in ESPN FNF Fireworks Display CES’ “Let Freedom Ring” Show
July 9th at Twin River Event Center, RI


PROVIDENCE (June 15, 2010) – Red-hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association, makes his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina (20-1, 16 KOs) in the 12-round main event July 9 on “Let Freedom Ring,” presented live on ESPN Friday Night Fights by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

The always entertaining, fan-favorite Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, has made the Providence area his second home with this being his fifth fight in that market. The 26-year-old has defeated Tyrese Hendrix (18-0-1), Richard Abril (12-1-1), Jason Cintron (10-0), Esteban Alveraz (7-0) and fought Darnell Giles, Jr. (8-0) to a controversial draw.

“I’m ready to go and I think my first ESPN main event is overdue,” Lundy commented. “It feels real good. I’ve fought on ESPN three or four times. They liked what they saw and that’s why I’m back fighting on national television, but this time I’m in the main event. I put on a show for fans every time I’m in the ring.”

The NABO No. 9 rated Molina will be fighting east of the Mississippi River for the first time when he steps into the ring. He has beaten Efren Hinojosa (30-6-1), Frankie Achuleta (25-6-1) and Fernando Omar Lizarraga (16-1-1).

“He doesn’t impress me, not one bit,” the often outspoken Lundy said about his opponent. “He hasn’t fought the quality of opponent like me. Molina’s credentials are fraudulent. He has a beefed-up record. I can box but, most of the time, I just go in and blast away. Fans are going to see better boxing skills from me in this fight. John Molina is done. He may be 5-10 but he gives-up his height. He’s dumb.

“This nationally televised fight is going to prove I’m the top lightweight prospect in boxing. I’m going to be looking to get him out of there and, if it goes the distance, he’s going to get a real butt whooping. I’m ‘Hammerin’ Hank, he calls himself ‘The Hammer.’ I’m the real ‘Hammer’ and when I hit him with my hammer, he’s going to sleep.”

New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and fighting out of Lowell (MA), makes his middleweight debut in the 8-round co-feature against an opponent to be determined.

In a rare battle of college graduates, undefeated Cape Verdean boxer Vladine Biosse (6-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player living in Providence, steps-up in class Quincy (MA) light heavyweight Chris Traietti (8-2, 5 KOs), an Iraq War veteran, in the 6-round ESPN swing bout.

Quincy (MA) welterweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (2-1, 1 KO) plans to avenge her only loss against Providence’s Kali Reis (2-0 1 KO), who won a hotly-contested 4-round decision in their first meeting, in a 6-round rematch.

Providence firefighter Eric Estrada makes his long-awaited pro debut as a cruiserweight in a 4-round match against Antonio Robertson (0-1). Estrada, whose brother is 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, was perfect as an amateur with a 6-0 record, including victories in the New England Golden Gloves Tournament and Rocky Marciano Tournament.

Roxbury (MA) super middleweight Maceo Crowder (2-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, takes on Worcester (MA) mixed martial arts fighter Ralph Johnson in his pro boxing debut.

Also slated to fight in 4-round bouts against opponents soon to be announced are Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (5-1, 3 KOs), Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (4-1-1, 1 KO), Lincoln light welterweight Diego Pereira (4-0, 2 KOs), and Fall River (MA) middleweight Dustin Reinhold (1-1, 1 KO). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Let Freedom Ring,” priced at $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00, 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: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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Fireworks on Tap for “Let Freedom Ring”
Lundy vs. Molina on ESPN FNF
CES Show July 9th at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (June 3, 2010) – Fireworks will be delayed but only for a few days, exploding in the four-cornered ring July 9 when ESPN Friday Night Fights comes to Twin River Event Center for the “Let Freedom Ring” pro boxing card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in Lincoln, R.I.

The main event features NABO lightweight champion “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association, in his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina (20-1, 16 KOs), ranked No. 9 by the NABO.

“We’re bringing ESPN here to this beautiful casino,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield announced. “We want to thank ESPN. We’ve switched things around a little to have Hank Lundy defend his NABO title against John John Molina. It’s going to be an unbelievable fight. We’re very excited about this fight. Molina comes to fight and this will be the toughest fight of Hank’s career.”

New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy     (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and fighting out of Lowell (MA), makes has first middleweight fight in the 8-round co-feature against an opponent to be determined.

The potential Fight of the Night could turn out to be a special 6-round bout in which Providence’s Vladine Biosse (6-0, 4 KOs), a former University of Rhode Island football player, puts his undefeated record on the line in his stiffest test to date against Quincy (MA) light heavyweight Chris Traietti (8-2, 5 KOs), a college graduate and Iraq War veteran.

“We’re building New England boxing back to where it once was years ago when intense rivalries were developed between fighters from neighboring cities and states,” Burchfield added. “Pride and bragging rights were always at stake and that’s where we’re at now. Some of the best young talent in New England will be featured July 9 on ‘Let Freedom Ring.’ We’ll celebrate the birth of this great nation with another evening of competitive, entertaining fights. Fireworks will be going off all night in the ring.”

Quincy (MA) welterweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (2-1, 1 KO) plans to avenge her only loss against Providence’s Kali Reis (2-0 1 KO), who won a hotly-contested 4-round decision in their first meeting, in a 6-round rematch.

Providence firefighter Eric Estrada makes his long-awaited pro debut as a cruiserweight in a 4-round match versus TBA. Estrada, whose brother is 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, was perfect as an amateur with a 6-0 record, including victories in the New England Golden Gloves Tournament and Rocky Marciano Tournament.

Roxbury (MA) super middleweight Maceo Crowder (2-0, 1 KO), whose brother is 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade, takes on Worcester (MA) mixed martial arts fighter Ralph Johnson, making his pro boxing debut.

Also slated to fight in 4-round bouts against opponents soon to be announced are Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (5-1, 3 KOs), Woonsocket (RI) super middleweight Joe Gardner (4-1-1, 1 KO), Lincoln light welterweight Diego Pereira (4-0, 2 KOs), and Fall River (MA) middleweight Dustin Reinhold (1-1, 1 KO). All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets for “Let Freedom Ring,” priced at $35.00, $50.00, $75.00 and $100.00, 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.

Press Conference Quotes
Joey McCreedy: “I’m fighting at 160 and that’s where I’m going to stay for the rest of my l career. My career has been a rollercoaster ride; I let a lot of people down because I didn’t train right sometimes. Come July 9th my career is going to change. I’m young, only 25. I fight like Micky (Ward) and Vinny (Paz). I don’t back up. I will knock out my opponent – I don’t care who it is – and make a statement July 9th on ESPN.”

Vladine Biosse: “I’m always excited to know I’m on a card and putting on a good show. That’s what I enjoy doing – showcasing my talent. I want to be world champion. A lot of people have doubts and don’t think I can do it, but all my life I’ve come out on top. To the top I’m going and nobody can take that away from me.”

Keith Kozlin: “There a lot of talent up here. It’s a good card and I’m proud to be part of it. My last fight didn’t go the way we would have liked. You learn from mistakes and I’m going to get back in the win column.”

Diego Perreira: It’s been awhile since I last fought. I can’t wait to get in the ring. I believe everything happens for a reason. I’ve been out for over a year. I have a new coach and new manager. For those who’ve seen me fight, I’m aggressive and hit hard. Now you’ll see hard jabs, good movement and a better Diego on July 9th.”

Maceo Crowder: “I’m focused on July 9th. It gets better for me every fight. It doesn’t matter who I fight, I’ve always been like that.”

Joe Gardner: “I had been trying to get back into boxing for a few years. I finally did against Vlad – he’s a tough guy – but I’ll be better this time.”

Kali Reiss: “It’s been over a year since I last fought. This is a redemption fight, my first 6-round fight. I’m coming to fight and show my skills. I’m stronger and better.”

Eric Estrada: “I’m excited to be making my pro debut July 9th at Twin River. I’m proud to represent the Providence Fire Department, CES and the Big Six Academy. Training camp has been doing well with my father training me and brother always supporting me.

Dustin Reinhold: “I’m very excited to finally be fighting on one of these cards. I’ve seen so many fighters on these shows and I was supposed to fight a few times. I broke my hand and re-broke my hand, but I’m finally fighting on this card. I’ve always dreamed of fighting professionally. I’m happy to be doing this.”

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Popular Heavyweight Prospect Tony ‘TNT’ Grano
Ready to Explode June 26th when
CES Presents “Pride & Power” Pro Boxing  at Mohegan Sun

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 28, 2010) – Heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano has his timer set to explode Saturday night, June 26, when he headlines “Pride & Power,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in the 10-round main event at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The WBF All-Americas heavyweight champion, Grano (17-1-1, 13 KOs) – fighting out of Hartford – takes on Horace Ray “The Reeazon” Grant (15-2, 9 KOs) in the “Pride & Power” headliner.

“Grano is probably the most popular boxer in New England,” promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. “He has a growing legion of fans that support him whenever he fights. We’ve loaded this card with some of the best fighters in Connecticut like Mike Oliver, David Bauza and Chad Dawson’s older brother, Rick. Joe Smith, Jr. will be in action looking for his fifth first-round knockout in his fifth pro fight.”

Oliver, the reigning New England and EBA super bantamweight champion, faces former multiple title-holder Mauricio “Indio Boy” Pastrana (35-13-2, 23 KOs) in the co-feature. Oliver, another Hartford fighter, is rated No. 4 by the USBA. Pastrana has been world champion of the IBF, WBA, IBO, and IBA.

Long Island light heavyweight Smith (4-0, 4 KOs), a 2008 New York Gold Gloves Champion; Philadelphia welterweight (6-0, 2 KOs) Frankie Trader; Hartford middleweight Bauza (5-0, 3 KOs) and New Haven middleweight Dawson (1-0, 1 KO) are all slated to fight opponents to be determined in 4-round bouts.

Also on the undercard is Bridgeport (CT) super lightweight Carlos Hernandez (0-1) versus pro-debuting Jonathan Vasquez, of Fall River (MA), while another Springfield fighter, pro-debuting light heavyweight Jose Torres, faces Ahmad Mickens (1-0-1), from Stamford (CT).

Tickets for “Pride & Power,” priced at $40.00, $65.00 and $105.00, are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or at the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Ticketmaster customers may log on to www.ticketmaster.com,   call Ticketmaster’s national toll-free charge by phone (1.800.745.3000) or visit any Ticketmaster outlet.

For more information contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Mohegan Sun (www.mohegansun.com ). Doors open at 6:00 PM/ET, first bout at 7:30 PM/ET.

CONTACTS:
Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482 (office), bobtfcp@hotmail.com
Greg Romeyn, Mohegan Sun, 860.862.8493, gromeyn@mohegansun.com

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Clark Out-Classes Pires to Win
To NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown 

LINCOLN, Rhode Island (May 7, 2010) – Former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark pitched a near shutout against New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires in tonight’s main event on the “Spring Fever” card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Clark (40-5-1, 18 KOs), fighting out of Columbus (OH) out-punched a game Pires (22-4-1), 1996 U.S. Olympic Team alternate, from the opening bell, flooring him in the eighth round. Clark captured the NABA U.S. junior welterweight title by way of a unanimous 9-round decision (90-80, 90-80, 89-81).

Two undefeated heavyweight prospects entered the ring in tonight’s co-featureandt South Carolina-invader Winston Thorpe (3-0) spoiled Cape Cod’s Jesse “Bad News” Barboza (3-1) evening via a 4-round split decision.

Hartford middleweight David Bauza (5-0) got off of the mat in the first round and went on to win a 4-round split decision versus Richard “Hurricane” Grant.

Super middleweight Greg McCoy (1-1-1) recorded his first pro victory, upsetting previously undefeated Keith Kozlin (5-1) in a back-and-forth, give-and-take fight by 4-round majority decision.

The pro debut of New Haven super middleweight Rick Dawson, older brother of Chad Dawson, couldn’t have gone any better as he stopped pro-debuting Damion Reed in the second round.

In a battle of unbeaten super middleweights, former U. of Rhode Island football player Vladine Biosse’s (6-0) record remained untarnished thanks to a 4-round unanimous decision against Joe Gardner (4-1-1).

New Haven light welterweight Edwin Soto remained unbeaten, improving his record to 4-0, twice dropping pro debuting Carlos Hernandez en route to a unanimous 4-round decision.

Welterweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes improved her record to 2-1 via a win by unanimous 4-round decision over Natoya Ervin.

RESULTS FROM RHODE ISLAND
Lincoln, Rhode Island
May 7, 2010 – “Spring Fever”

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Winston Thorpe (3-0, 2 KOs), Columbia, SC WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 37-39) Jesse Barboza (3-1, 3 KOs), Barnstable, MA

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Greg McCoy (0-1-1), New Haven,. CT WDEC 4 (39-35, 39-36, 38-38) Keith Kozlin (5-10, 3 KOs), Warwick, RI
Rick Dawson (1-0, 1 KO), New Haven WTKO2 (1:52) Damion Reed (0-1), Reidsville, NC
Vladine Biosse (6-0, 4 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC4 40-36 (3) Joe Gardner (4-1-1, 1 KO), Woonsocket, RI

MIDDLEWEIGHTS
David Bauza (5-0, 3 KOs), New Haven, CT WDEC4 (40-37, 38-37, 37-38) Richard Grant (4-4, 2 KOs), Palm Bay, FL

FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS
Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (2-1, 1 KO), Marshfield, MA WDEC4 40-36 (3) Natoya Ervin (1-5, 0 KOs), Columbus, OH

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Michael Clark (40-5-1, 18 KOs), Columbus, OH WDEC9 (90-80, 90-80, 89-81) Jason Pires (2243-1, 9 KOs), New Bedford, MA
(Clark won NABA US championship)
Edwin Soto (4-0, KOs), New Haven, CT WDEC4 (40-34, 39-35, 39-35) Carlos Hernandez (0-1), Bridgeport, CTA

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

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

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Burchfield Clears the Air Regarding Cunningham-Godfrey Fight!

PROVIDENCE (March 25, 2010) – After reading reports associated with the postponed Steve Cunningham-Matt Godfrey IBF cruiserweight title fight, scheduled for this Friday, Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to the situation and misinformation being distributed in the media.

Burchfield is Godfrey’s promoter. The purse bid for Cunningham-Godfrey was won by Don King Productions and originally scheduled for March 19 in Florida and then switched to March 26 in Las Vegas. DKP issued a release March 17 postponing the fight.

“First and foremost, I have a tremendous amount of respect for Matt Godfrey and what he’s done in the sport of boxing both in and outside the ring,” Burchfield said. “He is Captain of Team CES.

“Matt is the kind of fighter boxing needs. Morally and ethically, he’s among the most admirable fighters I’ve ever worked with. I’ve traveled with him as he’s visited sick children in hospitals and spent afternoons at local schools reading to children and setting an example as a positive role model. He comes from one of the toughest neighborhoods in Providence and despite growing up watching some of his best friends end up in jail or murdered, he’s never strayed from the path. He’s always made the right decision. That’s what separates him from other fighters in this business. Corporate America needs fighters to relate to and Matt is one of them.”

“As far as the details of this fight are concerned, I immediately contacted Matt’s manager, Bret Hallenbeck, after Don King postponed the March 26 fight and we called the IBF office together on a conference call to ask what the next step would be,” Burchfield explained. “We were informed by an IBF official that the second-bidder’s check (Main Events) had been returned and that the entire process would have to be repeated. Another purse bid would be held for the fight and the winning bidder would have up to 90 days or sooner to place the fight. When Godfrey’s manager informed Matt of the situation, he immediately broke camp (leaving Connecticut to return home to Rhode Island). Later that day, I received a call from that same IBF official explaining that a mistake had been made. Main Event’s check hadn’t been returned and it was still in the IBF’s office. Main Events would be the promoter. I then received a call from Main Event’s attorney, Pat English, saying there was a chance they could salvage the fight in time for March 26. I called Godfrey’s manager to explain the new developments and he decided that, unless the deal was made 100 percent, he wouldn’t tell Matt anything more. I understood. I had been told it was 95-percent done but, to my disappointment, I wasn’t directly involved in any discussions with ESPN or where the fight was to be held.

“Whether it took several hours or a few days, in Matt’s mind, he was no longer prepared to fight March 26. Our job is to protect our fighter to the fullest and it wouldn’t have been in his best interest to go back to camp when the deal was finalized – after missing that much time – especially when it was so close to the fight date. He was ready to fight Cunningham for the IBF title and but for the DKP’s postponement we would have witnessed a great battle inside the ring on March 26. Unfortunately, because of DKP’s last-minute postponement that battle is now outside the ring.”

The IBF has informed Burchfield that it intends to drop Godfrey from its rating and give the next available contender an opportunity to fight Cunningham for the vacant IBF belt. “Matt has worked hard to get a world title fight and the IBF acknowledged that by rating him No. 3,” Burchfield continued. “If Matt is to lose his dream of fighting for the world title, let him lose it in the ring. We will petition the IBF to reconsider dropping Matt in the rankings, allowing him to fight Cunningham for the title.

“I’m very upset about misinformation that’s been spread around on the Internet. Anyone who has done business with Jimmy Burchfield in the past knows how efficiently and ethically I run my operation. I follow the rules and I’ve specifically followed the rules in this current situation. Furthermore, a legitimate reporter gets both sides of the story and contacts the decision-makers to get the facts straight. Other than Matt, only two people in Godfrey’s camp make decisions and that’s me, his promoter, and his manager, Bret Hallenbeck.

“We were all on a roller coaster ride from the very beginning with repeated delays, lack of communication and misinformation. In a perfect world, Matt would have remained in camp to see how things developed. On the same token, had he been isolated in camp the same way Steve Cunningham was at Big Bear, things would’ve been different. As this event unfolded, however, it was clear that we do not live in a perfect world. With everything else leading up to this point, the second of two postponement announcements – along with the misinformation given by the IBF – was the straw that broke the camel’s back from Matt’s perspective.

“We appreciate the tremendous efforts made by the IBF, ESPN, Main Events, and everyone else involved to try and keep the fight alive. ESPN is one of my favorite networks and has kept boxing alive. We’ve worked together for years, providing them with some of the best, most exciting fights their network has ever broadcasted. Likewise, program director Doug Loughrey worked incredibly hard to keep this fight alive. We also recognize that Steve Cunningham is in this unfortunate position, too, by no fault of his own. Both fighters trained very hard for this fight. This is a fight everyone wants to see. Matt Godfrey is one of the best cruiserweights in the world and will have a fair opportunity to prove that in the ring. We stand by our fighter 100 percent and hope everyone now understands what really happened. I hope this can be resolved. If not, I intend to fight it as hard as I can, even if that means taking it to court.”

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

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O’Connor Pitches Shutout to Remain Undefeated!

March 19th, Lincoln, Rhode Island: Unbeaten light welterweight prospect Danny O’Connor celebrated St, Patrick’s Day a few days late as he pitched a complete shutout against Franklin Gonzalez, headlining tonight’s (Friday) “ShamRock’d” card in front of a packed house at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

O’Connor’s (11-0) steady body attack allowed the 2008 US Olympic Boxing alternate to dominate fellow southpaw Gonzalez (13-4) from start to finish. O’Connor won very round on all three judges’ scorecards in his first 8-round bout.
“It was a great night of boxing,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “We had our second sell-out in a week. All of the boxers gave everything and the fans responded with tremendous support. Micky Ward is turning into as good a trainer as he was a fighter.”

In the co-feature, 4-time world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt       (21-4-1, 7 KOs) outworked junior welterweight Jill Emery (9-3), a former IFBA titlist, to take a 6-round decision.

“Irish” Joey McCreedy and super middleweight Dafir “No Far” Smith battled to a 6-round draw.

In the opening 3-minutes of what could easily be the Round of the Year, Jason “Schoolboy” Pires (22-3-1) got off the canvas to rock John “The Renegade” Revish (10-1-1), who on wobbly legs decked Pires again right before the bell sounded. The resilient Pires, former USBA title-holder and active New Bedford (MA) police officer, came right back to bust-up Revish in an all-out welterweight war. The non-stop action continued right to the final bell and the result was a 6-round majority draw.

Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse “Bad News” Barboza (3-0), 3-time New England Golden Gloves champion, kept his perfect record intact with his third straight win by knockout, starching pro-debuting Richard Mason with a vicious left hook in the second round.

Sean Eklund (7-4), trained by his uncle “Irish” Micky Ward, dealt Eddie Soto   (12-1) his first loss. Eklund avenged his loss last year to Soto by outworking his opponent, who hit the deck in the fifth round, by a unanimous 6-round decision for the vacant EBA New England super lightweight title.

Unbeaten super middleweight Keith Kozlin (5-0) battered Roberto Burgess around the ring, flooring the Philadelphian twice, until referee Charlie Dwyer stopped the action at 1:59 of the opening round.

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Grano Holds on for Redemption in CES’s “Brace for Impact” Oliver, Sadam Ali and "The Irish Bomber" all by KO!

By: Jeff Ridge
Match 12th, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut: Hebron, Connecticut’s Tony “TNT” Grano coming in off a wild win over Travis Kaufmann again supplied the nights drama picking himself off the deck to go on to avenge his only professional loss.

Grano who loss his bid for the vacant WBF All-Americas Heavyweight Title back in September, 2008 losing an eighth round Tko loss to Salem, New Jersey’s Mark “Oak Tree” Brown looked confident and was on the attack from the opening bell. Brown who appeared as if he was waiting for Grano to tire came on with too little too late flooring Grano in the final stanza with a winging right but the resilient Grano held on to grab a 98-91, 97-92, 97-92 unanimous ten round decision.

In a battle of southpaw super bantamweights Hartford, Connecticut’s Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver, 23-2, 8Ko’s pounded out Miami, Florida’s Kermin Guardia, 37-12, 21Ko’s with a series of solid body shots at 2:19 of the third round forcing referee Johnny Callas to call it raising Oliver’s record to 23-2, 8Ko’s while giving Guardia his sixth straight loss dropping him to 37-12, 21Ko’s.

Puerto Rican light middleweight David Bauza remained undefeated out pointing Atlanta’s southpaw Erix Quintros to the sores of 40-36, 39-37, 38-38 to win a majority decision and move to 4-0, 3Ko’s with Quintros falling to 2-4, 1Ko.

In a scheduled welterweight four rounder 2008 Olympian Sadam Ali kept his winning ways dropping and stopping Sarasota, Florida’s Jose “Hands of Steel” Duran with a perfectly timed left hook to the head at 1:32 of round one. Ali moves to 6-0, 3Ko’s while Duran falls to 6-5-2, 3Ko’s.

Marshfield, Massachusetts super middleweight Manuel “Manny” Lopes traded with New Haven, Connecticut’s Greg McCoy over four with the judges calling it even with the scores announced scoring it 38-38 times two and the third giving it to Lopes leaving him at 5-0-2, 1Ko and McCoy winless at 0-1-1.

Mastic/Shirley, New York’s heavy handed “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. trained by Gerry Capobianco and Chris Canzona remained perfect scoring his third Ko in as many contests dropping then flattening Memphis, Tennessee’s Carlos Adams giving him his fifth straight loss dropping him to 2-8. Smith looking to remain active is tentatively scheduled to appear on O’Shea Brothers Promotions card April 2nd at the Masonic Temple in Brooklyn, New York.

New Haven, Connecticut’s Edwin Soto advanced to 3-0, 2Ko’s stopping Lowell, Massachusetts trial horse Joey Ortega in the opening round of their scheduled four rounder with an unanswered volley of punches prompting the referee to call it 2:31 of the round sinking Ortega to 3-17, 1Ko.

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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

CRUISERWEIGHTS Eric Estrada (1-0, 1 KO), Providence, RI W TKO2 (1:29) Keon Graham (2-3, 0 KOs), Akron, OK ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Griffin Decisions McCreedy
O’Connor Dominates, Clampitt Shines 

LINCOLN, R.I. (Nov. 20, 2009) – Otis “Triple OG” Griffin outlasted Joey McCreedyto 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.comfor more information about CES go. CES’ next show is Dec. 10 at The Roxy in downtown Boston. Full results below:

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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Joe Smith “The Irish Bomber” Backs it Up!

By: Coach “K”                                                                                              October 31st on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfields CES “Fright Night” at the Mohegun Sun Long Islands Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith who punched his way through the amateur’s winning New York Metro and Gold Gloves Championships backed it up as a pro.

Smith a 6 foot 178lber made his long awaited pro debut in impressive fashion destroying Newark, New Jersey’s David Brown in one. Smith known for his devastating punch as an amateur took it to the pro’s this time demonstrating some veteran type patience.

After shaking off the expected nerves “The Irish Bomber” showed the maturity needed as a pro. Taking his time using a wicked jab to walk down the bigger Brown, Smith measured then caught him with a tracer type jab stunning and lining him up for a straight right hand bomb that detonated on contact dropping Brown into the ropes like he just got hit with the “blarney stone” itself. Then the young pro showed his killer instinct immediately banging the defenseless Brown with both hands forcing the referee Danny Schiavone to pull him off stopping it at 2:35 of round one bringing the large Smith following and most of the Mohegun Sun boxing fans to there feet. Brown was overheard passing press row tell his handler “the kid can f**king punch.

Team Smith is managed by Phil Capobianco and trained by his brother Gerry. The Capobianco brothers both former fighters come from a boxing family as their father John was an accomplished light heavyweight fighting from 1973-1982 and should give Smith a solid base. The managerial guidance and training from brothers Capobianco together with Smith’s raw two handed punching power and developing boxing skills has had him compared to the likes of Kelly Pavlik and Irish Bob Murphy. Having had the pleasure to watch his career advance I can guarantee he has what its takes and a must see. He will give the Irish boxing loyal something to be proud of and surely give John Duddy a run for his 'airgead'.

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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 _______________________________________________________________________________________

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

                                    

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
Matchmaker: Jim Borzell ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

“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 _________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.