2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada held an open media workout today at his ”Big Six Academy” in Providence before he departs Sunday for Germany to fight Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic gold medalist and the IBF’s No. 1 contender, April 4 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Estrada, 15-1 (3), and Povetkin, …
Read More »CES Boxing: Estrada Gets Big Opportunity Against Povetkin
2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, and Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and the IBF’s No. 1 contender, will clash April 4 in Dusseldorf, Germany. Estrada, 15-1 (3), and Povetkin, 16-0 (12) ,should have fought in the amateurs at the 2003 World Championships or a scheduled USA-Russia dual …
Read More »CES Boxing: Bobby Harris Going Into Ring Of Honor
Former four-time U.S. national amateur champion Bobby Harris will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor, Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. president Jimmy Burchfield announced, during a special “February Frenzy” card ceremony February 6 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
Read More »CES Boxing: Estrada Aims To Be Top US Heavyweight In 2009
2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, arguably one of the most decorated amateur boxers of the 21st century, is in many ways the United States’ top heavyweight hope to bring home a world title belt. Estrada possesses the quickest hands and feet in the heavyweight division, along with solid …
Read More »CES Boxing: Final Press Conference For “Holiday Havoc”
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. …
Read More »Boxing Weights: “Holiday Havoc”
© Emily Harney 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
Read More »Demetrius Andrade Makes Boxing Homecoming Tonight At Twin River
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 …
Read More »CES Boxing: Estrada Looks To Close Out 2008 Strong On “Holiday Havoc”
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, …
Read More »CES Boxing: Olympians Estrada, Andrade On “Holiday Havoc” Bill
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 …
Read More »Boxing Result: Bika Stops Manfredo In Providence
On Thursday night at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI, super middleweight Sakio Bika finished off local hero Peter Manfredo in three rounds to win the vacant IBO and interim NABF crowns. From the start, Bika had “The Pride of Providence” on the defensive as the Australian based Cameroon …
Read More »Boxing Workout: Peter Manfredo – Sakio Bika
Click for larger image © Emily Harney “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr., with his father/head trainer Peter Manfredo, Sr., and Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika participated in an open media workout at Manfredo’s Gym in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Read More »CES Boxing: Brewer vs. Bundrage Added To “Tough & Tested” Show
The Contender, Season Two winner, “Bad Boy” Grady Brewer, and third-place finisher, Cornelius “K9” Bundrage, developed a strong friendship when they were teammates on the 2006 television reality series. The bond remains but has been temporarily put aside because Brewer and Bundrage will battle November 13 in a 10-round IBO …
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