Ahead of the CES Boxing bill tonight at Memorial Hall in Plymouth, MA, the principals weighed in yesterday and spoke briefly with the press in attendance.

Jason Pires: 143.5 lb
Louie Leija: 147 lb More...

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 at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island that started January 19, and four at Plymouth, kicking-off with “Mayflower Madness” on March 6 at Memorial Hall. More...

WBO Welterweight Champion Paul Williams stepped up to light middle and caged the vacant WBO belt by stopping former three time 154 pound world titlist Verno Phillips in the eighth round at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA in the highest profile bout in America this weekend.

Williams overcame a bad cut from a headclash early on and used his massive height and reach advantage to good effect, keeping the much older Phillips at bay with hard shots to the body and head.

It was the constant body shots which seemed to take their toll on the former champion as he began to slow down later in the bout but Phillips also didn't have the power to trouble his far taller opponent despite not having much difficulty in hitting Williams when he did throw punches.

By the eighth round, Phillips was getting hurt and the bout was called to a halt before the ninth frame could begin to keep the 39 year old from further damage.

Williams wins the WBO Light Middle title, improving to 36-1 (27), while Phillips drops to 42-11-1 (21) after a brave performance in what could be the last big fight of his long career. More...

Jason Estrada: “No more talk, all that is done. I’ve said things and I’ve done all of my talking. Show up tomorrow night for a great show.”

Derek Bryant: “It’s been a while since I’ve been in the ring. I’ve been off almost two years. Estrada’s an Olympian, an up-and-comer. I’m going to put on a good show.” More...

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In preparation to tonight's CES Boxing "Holiday Havoc" fight card at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI, the fighters all weighed in yesterday.

Jason Estrada: 241 lb
Derek Bryant : 225 lb More...

Maybe it is the speed and power he possesses in his hands? Or perhaps it's his beautiful footwork and cat like reflexes that have been honed to perfection since he first put on a pair of gloves at the ripe age of six?

Maybe it's the fact that at only 20 years old and having only one professional fight, he already can spar twelve hard rounds, barely breaking a sweat? More...

On a mission to establish himself as America’s No. 1 heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada closes out 2008 on November 29, headlining “Holiday Havoc” in the eight round main event against Derek “The One Man Riot” Bryant, 20-4-1 (17), at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. More...

Rhode Island’s only representatives ever on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), will be showcased November 29 on “Holiday Havoc” at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

“I’m inviting all of our fans, friends and family to celebrate our big pre-holiday show, the last CES card of 2008, at Twin River on November 29th,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. More...

SHO Sports Presents, a nightly series featuring replays of thrilling Showtime Sports telecasts from the network’s vast arsenal, will feature an incredible month of fights and features in August.

SHO Sports Presents airs every weeknight at 10 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime2 and includes event telecasts from the flagship franchise Showtime Championship Boxing and the acclaimed ShoBox: The New Generation. More...

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. More...

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 card at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. More...

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.” More...