Oscar De La Hoya addressed the Ryan Garcia vs. Conor Benn co-promotion on Monday's Ariel Helwani Show, confirming Golden Boy's role alongside Zuffa Boxing after weeks of public tension over the September 12 title fight.
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Edgar Berlanga survived a knockdown to stop Steven Butler in Zuffa Boxing's first New York show, while Vladyslav Sirenko stole the night with a last-second KO. Full results, Dana White's post-fight comments, and video.
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Magomed Ankalaev needed five rounds to grind out Bogdan Guskov and headline UFC Abu Dhabi. Full fight card results, video highlights, the post-fight press conference and social media reaction.
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Magomed Ankalaev stopped Bogdan Guskov by fifth-round TKO to headline UFC Abu Dhabi. Full fight card results, bonus winners, post-fight press conference and video highlights.
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Anthony Joshua survived two first-round knockdowns to stop Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, then fired a pointed message at Tyson Fury. Full card results and video.
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Jersey City, N.J., light middleweight Chris Chatman, right, will face The Contender Season 2 champion Grady Brewer in the main event Friday, March 28th, 2014 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Chatman is 2-1 in his career at Twin River, including a win over fan-favorite Thomas Falowo in July. (CES photo by Kelly MacDonald) […]
IRISH STAR JOHN JOE NEVIN’S PRO DEBUT TONIGHT IN BOSTON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BOSTON, MA (MARCH 17, 2014)– Superstars start somewhere and for London Olympic silver medalist, John Joe Nevin, his Monday night fight looks to be the perfect introduction into pro boxing. It doesn’t get much better for an Irish boxer than making a […]
Julian “J Rock” Williams looking for big outing this Monday against former world title challenger Freddy Hernandez in Boston For Immediate Release Philadelphia (March 13, 2014)–This Monday night at the House of Blues in Boston, undefeated Jr. Middleweight, Julian “J Rock” Williams (14-0-1, 8 KO’s) will headline a card that will be televised live throughout […]
For Immediate Release Promoter John ‘The Quietman’ Ruiz’ Announces first new AFO show ‘The Battle Series: AFO Redemption’ April 26 at Tyngsboro Sports Center in Mass. MEDFORD, Mass. (March 4, 2014) – Promoter John “The Quietman” Ruiz, former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion, announced today that the new American Fighting Championship (AFO) will […]
Philadelphia’s “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy will face Angelo Santana on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 in the ShoBox main event of Don King’s upcoming promotion in Cleveland, one of three big fights for Classic Entertainment & Sports in the next two weeks. The world-rated Lundy is looking for his second consecutive win following a victory over Ajose […]
Former two-time world champion Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson (above right), seen here knocking out Allan Green during their Super Six World Classic super middleweight bout in 2010, will return to the ring Friday, Feb. 21st, 2014 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., in the 8-round main event of CES’ “Home Sweet Home” card […]
Former three-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga will return to the ring for the first time in more than a year at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I., when he faces Raul Munoz in the eight-round main event Feb. 21st, 2014. The Mayorga-Munoz bout will be the headliner of Classic Entertainment & Sports’ 2014 season debut. […]
Final count for boxing judge Stephen Epstein CROMWELL, Conn. (Feb. 3, 2014) — Veteran boxing judge Stephen Epstein, 58 of Cromwell, CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family last Thursday (Jan. 30) at Yale New Haven Hospital. Epstein judged 30 world title fights, including three in Las Vegas. He was a member of […]
DEMETRIUS ‘Boo Boo’ ANDRADE WBO Junior Middleweight Champion & 2008 U. S. Olympian For Immediate Release WBO junior middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade eyes mega-fights later in 2014 First a mandatory title defense vs. Brit Brian Rose PROVIDENCE (January 16, 2014) – World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (20-0, 13 […]
Philadelphia’s “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, right, has waited patiently since his last win in July and is ready to face anyone in the 135- or 140-pound division. Lundy is currently ranked 10th in the WBC and is a former NABO and NABF lightweight champion. (CES photo by Jerry Coli) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, Jan. 14th, 2014 […]
For Immediate Release Big Six Entertainment announces 2014 schedule of events PROVIDENCE (January 2, 2014) — Big Six Entertainment has announced its 2014 event schedule, featuring six confirmed shows in Massachusetts, three apiece at Club Royale Boston and the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. 2014 Big Six Entertainment Schedule Date […]
For Immediate Release 9th annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame A knockout night at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Dec. 5, 2013) – The ninth annual Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) Gala Induction Dinner, held November 9 at the Uncas Ballroom in Mohegan Sun, was a major success. Below find a list of the Class […]
Presents ROYALE RUMBLE Nov. 23, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston,Mass. McCreedy & Traietti win in Beantown RESULTS FROM BOSTON BOSTON (Nov. 23, 2013) – Big Six Entertainment closed its 2013 season on a strong note, featuring its best top-to-bottom card of the year, tonight at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy). […]
Rockem, Sockem Nite. Manfredo wins by TKO, Gingras a Bloody Mess. By Pattee Mak, RCM Correspondent- Ringside *Photo Credit: Pattee Mak Lincoln, RI. (November 23, 2013)– Super middleweights Peter Manfredo, Jr. of Providence, Rhode Island took on Richard Gingras of Lincoln, Rhode Island. So much in common with both these fighters. They […]
Presents ROYALE RUMBLE Nov. 23, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston,Mass. OFFICIAL WEIGHTS FROM BOSTON WHAT: “Royale Rumble” Official Weights WHO: (All fights & fighters subject to change) LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (6) “Irish” JOEY McCREEDY(14-6-2, 6 KOs), Lowell, MA 174 lbs. vs. STEVEN TYNER (3-12-2, 2 KOs), Akron, OH 180 […]
Both Rich Gingras (far left) and Peter Manfredo Jr. (far right) made weight Thursday in preparation of their main-event showdown Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. At center, Classic Entertainment & Sports president Jimmy Burchfield Sr. raises the arms of both fighters, who will square off in a 10-round super […]
The following is the conclusion of a two-part series on the main-event combatants in next Friday’s professional boxing event, “Pride & Power,” at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Peter Manfredo Jr. will face Rich Gingras in a 10-round super middleweight bout. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, Nov. 18th, 2013 CES MEDIA ALERT Can Gingras […]
The following is the first of a two-part series on the main-event combatants in next Friday’s professional boxing event, “Pride & Power,” at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. Part Two will be released Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 2013 CES MEDIA ALERT Gingras embracing opportunity to […]
CES photo by Ian Travis Barnard FORMER REALITY TELEVISION star Peter Manfredo Jr., right, of Providence, R.I., will face fellow Rhode Islander Rich Gingras of Pawtucket on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013, at Twin River Casino in the 10-round main event of “Pride & Power,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. Both Manfredo and […]
Presents ROYALE RUMBLE Nov. 23, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston,Mass. For Immediate Release Top New England fighters in action On ‘Royale Rumble’ card Nov. 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston PROVIDENCE (October 31, 2013) – Many of New England’s best and most popular fighters will be in action November 23 as Big […]
Presents BOXING EVENT UNDER THE TENT Oct. 26, 2013 ● Irish Cultural Centre, Canton, MA McLaughlin & Hutchinson Victorious At Irish Cultural Center RESULTS FROM CANTON, MASS. CANTON, Mass. (October 26, 2013) — Irish southpaw Michael “Donegal Dynamite” McLaughlin (6-1-1, 3 KO) and middleweight Sergio Cabrera engaged in a wild, back-and-forth main event […]
CES photo by Ian Travis Barnard UNDEFEATED BANTAMWEIGHT SHELITO Vincent of New London, Conn., will return to her stomping grounds Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 when she faces unbeaten Canadian prospect Alisah McPhee in a six-round bout on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports’ live pro-am boxing event at Foxwoods Resort Casino in […]
CES photo by Ian Travis Barnard LIGHT MIDDLEWEIGHT MICHAEL Moore, right, embraces Classic Entertainment & Sports president Jimmy Burchfield last week during a pep rally to announce his title fight Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Conn. Moore will battle the dangerous Alexis Hloros of Michigan for the vacant WBC USNBC Silver Light […]
WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2013, 6 p.m. WHERE: Murphy’s Law Irish Pub 2 George Street Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 401.724.5522 WHY: On Thursday, Sept. 26th, Classic Entertainment & Sports will host its official kick-off party to launch the countdown to its highly-anticipated mixed martial arts event, “Rise Or Fall,” […]
Results from Manchester, New Hampshire Danny O’Connor cruises to 9th win in a row Fighting in his record fifth Fight To Educate (FTE) charity event, popular welterweight Danny “Bhoy” O’Connor (23-1, 7 KOs) turned in a workmanlike performance for his ninth straight victory, recording a unanimous eight-round decision over Texas invader Raul Tover (11-8-1, 4 […]
PRESS RELEASE DANNY O’CONNOR & IVAN REDKACH BOTH IN ACTION THIS WEEKEND New York, NY (9/11/13) – While most of the boxing world will be focused on the mega fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez this Saturday in Las Vegas, DiBella Entertainment’s Danny “Bhoy” O’Connor (22-1, 7KO’s) and Ivan Redkach (14-0, 12KO’s) […]
Heavyweights DONNIE PALMER (0-0-1), Boston, MA 271 lbs. vs. ANEUDY RODRIGUEZ (0-1), Lawrence, MA 216 lbs. Welterweights RASHIDI “Prince” ELLIS (1-0), Lynn, MA 146 ½ lbs. vs. AQUILANO BRANDAO(0-1), Woburn, MA 147 lbs. Heavyweights JULIAN POLLARD (2-0, 2 KOs), Bridgewater, MA 254 lbs. vs. ANTONIO ASSERMELLY (pro debut), Hopkinton, RI 252 lbs. […]
Changing The Game card Saturday in Boston A solid club-show, featuring seven four-round bouts, is on tap this Saturday in Boston as Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions, presents “Changing The Game” (special 5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy) in the theater district. “There is a […]
Danny O’Connor headlining Sept. 12 Fight To Educate in Manchester, NH Plus Boxing Legends Aaron Pryor, Ray Mancini & ‘Buddy’ McGirt Light welterweight prospect Danny “Bhoy” O’Connor (21-1, 7 KOs) returns to the ring Thursday night, September 12, to headline the 12th annual Fight To Educate (FTE) Pro-Am boxing event, at Verizon Wireless Center in […]
Halloween in August! Eddie Chambers loses to Thabiso Mchunu at Cruiserweight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent *Photo Copyright Robert Brizel, Real Combat Media Steve Cunningham tried to go from cruiserweight to heavyweight. Chris Byrd tried to go from heavyweight champion to light heavyweight. Chad Dawson tried to go from light heavyweight […]
“THREE TO SEE” August 3rd Mohegan Sun NBC Sports Network Fight Night Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman Eddie Chambers vs. Thabiso Mchunu Tomasz Adamek vs. Dominick Guinn WEIGHTS AND PHOTOS FOR AUGUST 3RD NBC SPORTS NETWORK FIGHT NIGHT MOHEGAN SUN, UNCASVILLE, CT CURTIS STEVENS, 159.75 lbs. vs. SAUL ROMAN, 159.75 lbs. 10 Rounds – […]
“THREE TO SEE” August 3rd Mohegan Sun NBC Sports Network Fight Night Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman Eddie Chambers vs. Thabiso Mchunu Tomasz Adamek vs. Dominick Guinn LIVE WEIGH-IN Friday, August 2nd – On scale at 5:30 PM ET OPEN TO PUBLIC Cabaret Theatre** – Mohegan Sun The Weigh In will […]
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