New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, was having a problem finding a suitable opponent for his July 9th fight in the 8-round co-feature on “Let Freedom Ring” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, …
Read More »CES Boxing: Grano vs. Grant Headline June 26 “Pride & Power” Fight Card
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, …
Read More »Boxing Promoters Burchfield, Cappiello Join Forces
Longtime New England boxing promoters, Jimmy Burchfield and Rich Cappiello, have joined forces and pooled their resources under Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) banner. Burchfield, operating out of Providence (RI) for the past quarter-century, and the Brockton (MA)-based Cappiello have been the two most dominant boxing promoters in …
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: Gary “Tiger” Balletto Gets Inducted Into Ring Of Honor On “August Annihilation”
One of boxing’s great all-time warriors, Gary “Tiger” Balletto, will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony at the August 22 “August Annihilation” pro boxing show, featuring the return of The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, …
Read More »CES Boxing: Godfrey vs. Nwodo Headlines “Title Wave” August 29 At Mohegan Sun
NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey defends his NABF Cruiserweight title against Emmanuel Nwodo in the 12 round main event headlining “Title Wave” on August 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. In the co-feature, WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion Adalberto “Terrible” Borquez 18-6 (17), of Mexico, defends …
Read More »CES Boxing: Joey “KO Kid” Spina Looking To Get Back On Track On “August Annihilator”
Power punching Joey “KO Kid” Spina is fighting his way out of a funk that started nearly two years ago when he lost his first pro fight, to Providence cross-town rival The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., who, ironically, tops the August 22 “August Annihilator” pro boxing card that …
Read More »CES Boxing: Stars Of New England Prepare For “August Annihilation”
Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) has become the face of boxing in New England from their North Providence, Rhode Island base and head honcho Jimmy Burchfield is set to announce the latest fan extravaganza with a press conference this Wednesday in the nearby town of Lincoln.
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 »CES Boxing: Grano vs. Childs Heavyweight Slugfest Added To “Connecticut Conquest
Unbeaten Hartford heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT’ Grano, one of New England’s most popular fighters, steps up in class on June 13 when he takes on Missouri knockout artist Leroy Childs in the eight round co-feature on “Connecticut Conquest” at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.
Read More »CES Boxing: Pito Cardona To Be Inducted Into CES Hall Of Fame At “Connecticut Conquest”
Hartford’s popular boxer Israel “Pito” Cardona injured his elbow, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled June 13 fight against Jason Pires, but promoter Jimmy Burchfield has announced that Cardona will be inducted into the CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony mid-way through the “Connecticut Conquest” pro boxing …
Read More »CES Boxing: Matt Remillard vs. Jose Magallon June 13 In “Connecticut Conquest”
WBC World Youth featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard makes his first title defense on June 13, practically in his backyard at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, against Mexican challenger Jose Magallon in the 10 round main event headlining “Connecticut Conquest.”
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