Super middleweight “Irish†Joe McCreedy has developed into one of New England’s favorite fighters, based on support he’s received from his growing legion of passionate fans from Lowell, the same Massachusetts city that produced one of boxing’s all-time most popular ring warriors, “Irish†Micky Ward.
Legendary boxers James “Buddy†McGirt, Sr. and “Irish†Micky Ward began a friendship in 1986 that continues today. They will reunite May 22 at “Rage At The River,†promoted Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment, Inc. as head trainers of fighters on that show. McGirt, two-time world champion in two different weight classes and former Trainer of…
Old-time boxing returns Friday might, February 6 as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents “February Frenzy,†featuring many of New England’s most promising prospects, at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.