European cruiserweight champion Marco Huck retained his belt last night with a fifth round finishing of Ukrainian challenger Vitaliy Russell at Jako Arena in Bamberg. Huck, 25-1 (20), proved too strong for the less experienced Rusal, 23-1 (16), who had come into the bout as the undefeated IBO Intercontinental titlist …
Read More »CES Boxing President Jimmy Burchfield Gets Busy
Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) president Jimmy Burchfield and his staff are busy all over the world making fights, promoting shows and signing prospects. “We have ‘Awesome’ Aaron Williams in the biggest fight of his life tomorrow in Germany,” Burchfield explained. “Our world-rated light heavyweight Joey ‘KO Kid’ Spina …
Read More »CES Boxing: Aaron Williams Heading To Germany For Hernandez Fight
Cruiserweight prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams is in Las Vegas, sparring with unbeaten light heavyweight champion “Bad” Chad Dawson, in preparation for his potential career-changing fight May 9 against former Cuban amateur champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez at Jako-Arena in Bamberg, Bayern, Germany. Nine-time amateur champion Williams, 19-1-1 (13), born in Cleveland …
Read More »CES Boxing’s Burchfield Announces 2009 Fight Card Lineup
Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. president Jimmy Burchfield made several key announcements today, ranging from a minimum 11 fight schedule in 2009 to major bouts in Germany for two of his top boxers, Jason “Big Six” Estrada and cruiserweight “Awesome” Aaron Williams. CES has scheduled 11 pro shows including six …
Read More »Boxing Update: BJ Flores Sets Record Straight About Godfrey Offer
World ranked and undefeated cruiserweight BJ Flores wanted to set the record straight regarding media reports that he rejected an offer to fight CES promoted Matt Godfrey next month on ESPN2. Speaking after a training session with former heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman in Phoenix, Arizona, Flores said, “Let me …
Read More »ESPN Boxing: Friday Night Fight Results
Lincoln Rhode Islands, Twin River Event Center played host to ESPN2 Friday Night Fight’s card as promoter Jimmy Burchfield put on a quality night of boxing for fans not only in attendance but those viewing on television around the world. The main event of the evening showcased undefeated Aaron “Awesome” …
Read More »“Ring Warriors” Weights from Rhode Island
Some of boxing’s youngest, brightest stars will be out and fighting tonight on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) in “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Undefeated cruiserweight prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams headlines his …
Read More »CES Boxing: Cruiserweight Sensation Aaron Williams Headlines “Ring Warriors” Bill May 23
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights returns May 23 to Rhode Island as unbeaten prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams, the future of the cruiserweight division, headlines his first major show on “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln.
Read More »Boxing In America: Weekend Results
There wasn’t much action in the States this weekend but there were two good cards on Friday, with ex-IBF Lightweight and WBC Super Feather Champ Jesus Chavez leading the way at the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, CA. The 35 year old “El Matador” made his return to the ring after …
Read More »CES Boxing: Estrada And Williams Ready For Coming Out Party Tonight On “Heavy Hitters”
CES stable-mates Jason “Big Six” Estrada and “Awesome” Aaron Williams are planning coming out parties Friday night, April 4, on the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights card, “Heavy Hitters,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
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