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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Bobby Harris going into CES Ring of Honor “February Frenzy,” Feb. 6 at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE- Former 4-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.

The 8-round main event features Providence’s former USNBC and IBF Intercontinental champion light heavyweight Joey “The KO Kid” Spina (23-1-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBO and No. 15 by the WBC.

In the 8-round co-feature, Providence favorite Bobo “The Bull” Starnino (9-4-2, 2 KOs) meets “Irish” Joey McCreedy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), of Lowell (MA), in a rematch of a draw they fought to last year, for the vacant Eastern Boxing Association (EBA) super middleweight title.

Harris reached the 1992 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs and captured a gold medal at the 1993 National Golden Gloves Tournament. The Worcester (MA) resident went on to a 20-2-1 (13) pro record as a heavyweight and last fought in 1999.

Burchfield established the CES Ring of Honor in 2005 in order to pay respect to inductees for their special achievements and contributions to New England boxing. CES Ring of Honor inductees include Rocky Marciano, Vinny Paz, Micky Ward, Marlon Starling, Jose Antonio Rivera, John Scully Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto and Demetrius Andrade.

“Bobby Harris stands for everything good about New England boxing,” Burchfield said. “He was a great amateur prospect who lost only two of 23 pro fights. We excited about signing his brother, Adam, who will be making his CES debut on February 7. There’s no better setting to honor Bobby than on the same night as his brother’s CES debut.”

Worcester’s unbeaten cruiserweight Adam “The Hitman” Harris (10-0, 7 KOs), will have his brother, Bobby, in his corner for the first time as a second in a 6-round fight against Philadelphia boxer David Williams (5-2-1, 2 KOs).

Undefeated Pawtucket fighter Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (10-0, 4 KOs) face another Lowell native, Sean Eklund (6-2, 1 KO), who will have his uncle and head trainer, “Irish” Micky Ward, in his corner for their 6-round bout for the EBA New England lightweight belt.

Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts are U. of Connecticut graduate Brian Macy (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. TBA; Providence junior welterweight Jesus Caro (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Olade “One Shot” Thomas (1-3, 0 KOs); Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Daren Graham (1-4, 1 KO); Worcester heavyweight Rashad Minor (1-0, 1 KO) in his CES debut vs. Shawn McLean (2-4, 1 KO); Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland making his pro debut vs. Kevin Varnadore (0-4).

Tickets for “February Frenzy” are priced at limited $25.00 SRO, $35.00, $45.00 (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 5::30 PM/ET, first bout at 6:30 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “February Frenzy.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

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Tuesday, November 18, 2008

U.S. Olympians J. Estrada & D. Andrade featured on “Holiday Havoc” Nov. 29 at Twin River Event Center, RI



PROVIDENCE– 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.

2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, CES president Jimmy Burchfield, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada. (Photo by Emily Harney)

“Holiday Havoc” is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River and CN8, The Comcast Network as well as (for Andrade’s fight) Banner Promotions and Star Boxing.

The show will be taped live and air Saturday, December 13 at 7:00 PM/ET on CN8, The Comcast Network in New England and the Baltimore/Washington D.C. market, as well as on Cox Sports Television at a date and time to be determined.

“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. “What better way of ending the year than by watching our two Olympians in action? Rhode Island didn’t have an U.S. Olympic boxer until Jason in 2004 and now he and this year’s Olympian, ‘Boo Boo,’ are fighting on this great card. We have a lot of other talented fighters in five entertaining bouts on the undercard. In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, we’re working with the U.S. Marines ‘Toys For Tots’ program, and are encouraging everyone to bring a toy to the show for less fortunate children.”

Estrada and Andrade are two of the most decorated U.S. amateur boxers of all-time. Estrada was 261-14 in U.S. competition and the first boxer to win both the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Challenge three years (2001-2003) in a row, in addition to a gold medal in the 2003 Pan-Am Games.

Andrade, who was a 2-time U.S. Nationals and National Golden Gloves champion, captured a gold medal in the 2008 AIBA World Championships.

Ever-improving heavyweight prospect Estrada (14-1, 3 KOs), now rated No. 7 in the NABF, takes on Cuban warrior Elieser Castillo (30-6-2, 17 KOs) in the 8-round main event. Castillo has already beaten one U.S. Olympian, 1996 captain Lawrence Clay Bey (KO9), for the NABF Interim title that Elieser was later awarded outright.

Andrade (1-0, 1 KO) made his pro debut this past October, stopping Patrick Cape (4-2) in the second round of their fight in the state of Washington. “Boo Boo” will make his hometown pro debut Nov. 29 in a Special Super Welterweight Attraction on “Holiday Havoc.”

Former USBA champion Jason Pires, now a police officer in his hometown of New Bedford (MA), makes a comeback after being out of the ring for more than five years in a 6-round welterweight bout versus Joshua Onyango (14-16-1, 11 KOs), former Commonwealth title holder.

Providence super middleweight Bobo “The Bull” Starnino and “Irish” Joey McCreedy (8-2-1, 5 KOs), of Lowell (MA), square-off in a 6-round rematch of a draw the two fought last August.

Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts is unbeaten Pawtucket (RI) lightweight Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto (9-0, 4 KOs) against 37-fight veteran Jose Angel “Lucky” Roman; Warwick (RI) super middleweight Keith Kozlin (1-0) fights Eric Clinton (0-4-1), Providence junior lightweight Omar Pena (0-0-1) meets Lindberg Freeman (0-1); Lowell junior welterweight Sean Eklund (6-2, 1 KO) makes his CES debut with his uncle in his corner as head trainer, “Irish” Micky Ward.

Tickets for “Holiday Havoc” are priced at $19.00, $40.00, $55.00 (Bronze), $75.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00 (Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going on line at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at the Twin River Event Center (100 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI), at the Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Tickets are also on sale at Big Six Academy in Providence (401.241.3490), 401 Gym in Cranston, RI (401.261.9800), Ultimate Fitness in Bristol, RI (401.253.3539), Rivera Brother’s Gym in Lynn, MA (617.594.1166) and GQ Barbersalon in N. Providence (401.228.3380), Warwick, RI (401.823.0060) and Coventry, RI (401.615.5455).

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or Twin River Events Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “Holiday Havoc.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

Press Conference Quotes

Jason Estrada: “This is my fifth fight at Twin River. I was on the first show there and I’ve fought there more than anybody. It’s becoming a nice trend. On the 29th, I was supposed to fight Derek Bryant, a slick southpaw, but he got cold feet and pulled out for the second time. I don’t understand it…..no pride. I’ve never turned down an opponent because I don’t think anybody can beat me. I’m flashy and confident. I retire them (opponents). After they fight me there’s nothing more. I’m going to show everybody what I can do on the 29th. Afterwards we’re going to announce a nice surprise that will shock everybody.”

Demetrius Andrade: “I really didn’t want to go to California; I want to whip some ass here. I’m glad my promoters worked it out with Jimmy (Burchfield). I’m glad about fighting at home. It’s a good card.”

Jason Pires: “I’m very excited to be coming back November 29th and doing it again. I took time off to get on the police force and I love protecting people. There’s a lot of talent on this card and I’m thankful to be on it. Training has been good. Twin River is a great place to fight.”

Joey McCreedy: “This fight speaks for itself. I fought Bobo – it was the Fight of the Night – and I have a lot of respect for him. I’m going to leave everything in the ring November 29th.”

Keith Kozlin: “I’m real excited to fight at Twin River on this card. It’s going to be a great night of fighting. I feel real strong. I want to get into the ring and start fighting.”

Omar Pena: “There are a lot of good fighters on this card. I had a rough start in my first fight, some little changes from coming up from the amateurs. I definitely going to make my Rhode Island fans happy and I want my fellow Dominicans waving flags.”

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Sunday, May 25, 2008

RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER‏/ "RING WARRIORS" MAY 23 ON ESPN; HERRERA DEFEATS WILLIAMS

PROVIDENCE– Some of boxing’s youngest, brightest stars will be out and fighting on tomorrow night’s (May 23) ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) in “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Undefeated cruiserweight prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams headlines his first major show against Columbian power puncher Jose Luis “Pantera” Herrera (15-4, 15 KOs), who has knocked out each of his 15 victims, in the 10-round main event.

Herrera and Williams at the weigh in Williams, Estrada & Lundy star on this week’s ESPN2 FNF show in Rhode Island

(by CES photographer Emily Harney).

Twenty-two-year old prodigy Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), living in Las Vegas but making North Providence his second home, is coming off of a sensational knockout of Andre Purlette (40-3) in the second round of their April 4 fight on the ESPN2 FNF show at Twin River.

In the 8-round co-feature, 2004 Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), fresh from his impressive 10-round decision against Lance “Mount” Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs) headlining the April 4 ESPN2 FNF show, takes on Carolina heavyweight champion Moultrie “Jack Hammer” Witherspoon (14-1, 8 KO)s).

Exciting Philadelphia junior welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (10-0-1, 6 KOs) faces Texas State champion Steve Almaraz (7-0, 4 KOs) in the 6-round chief supporting bout. Lundy, a former Philly amateur star, is a fan favorite boxer-puncher.

Also on the undercard in a 6-rounder, light heavyweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), meets “Hurricane” Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs) in a grudge match. Mayes won a close decision versus McCreedy last month.

Unbeaten Johnston (RI) super middleweight Angel Camacho, Jr. (9-0, 4 KOs), the Latino Captain of Team CES, squares off against Andre “Da Heat” Hemphill (6-7-2, 3 KOs), in a 4-round match. Providence’s popular middleweight Richard “Bobo The Bull” Starnino (8-3-1, 1 KO) hooks-up with Richard Royal (5-2-1, 2 KOs) and Lynn (MA) flyweight Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs) battles pro debuting Elvis Rodriguez, of Springfield (MA). All bouts and fighters are subject to change.

RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER May 23, 2008 – “Ring Warriors”
(winners listed on top)

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jason Estrada (13-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI
WTKO7 (1:38)
Moultrie Witherspoon (14-2, 8 KOs), Columbia, SC

CRUISERWEIGHTS
Jose Luis Herrera (16-4, 16 KOs), Miami, FL
WTKO5 (1:58)
Aaron Williams (17-1-1, 12 KOs), Las Vegas, NV

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Joey McCreedy (8-2, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA
WDEC6 (60-56, 58-56, 57-58)
Henry Mayes (7-6-1, 4 KOs)

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Angel Camacho, Jr. (10-0, 4 KOs), Johnston, RI
WDEC4 (39-37, 39-37, 38-37)
Andre Hemphill (6-8-2, 3 KOs), Woodbridge, VA

MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Richard Starnino (9-3-1, 2 KOs), Providence, RI
WTKO3 (1:58)
Richard Royal (5-3-1. 2 KOs), Charleston, NC

JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS
Hank Lundy (11-0-1, 6 KOs), Philadelphia, PA
WDEC4 (38-37, 38-37, 38-36)
Steve Almaraz (7-1, 4 KOs), Kileen, TX

WEIGHTS FROM RHODE ISLAND

Aaron Williams 198 ½ lbs.
Jose Luis Herrera 199 lbs.

Jason Estrada 239 lbs.
Moultrie Witherspoon 231 lbs.

Henry Lundy 140 ½ lbs.
Steve Almarez: 139 ½ lbs.

Joey McCreedy 171 ½ lbs.
Henry Mayes 174 ½ lbs.

Angel Camacho, Jr. 169 ½ lbs.
Andre Hemphill 170 lbs.

Richard Starnino 163 ½ lbs.
Richard Royal 161 lbs.

Isander Beauchamp 116 lbs.
Elvis Rodriguez Tomorrow

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis

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Saturday, April 5, 2008

“HEAVY HITTERS; RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER‏Twin River Events Center, Lincoln, RI

“Heavy Hitters”

HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jason Estrada (12-1, 2 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC10 (98-92, 98-92, 97-93) Lance Whitaker (32-5-1, 27 KOs), Van Nuys, CA

CRUISERWEIGHTS
Aaron Williams (17-0-1, 12 KOs), Las Vegas, NV WTKO2 (2:50) Andre Purlette (40-3, 35 KOs), Miami, FL

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS
Joey Spina (22-1-1, 15 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC6 (58-56, 57-56, 56-57) David Whittom (10-6-1, 6 KOs), Lac Beauport, Canada

Henry Mayes (7-5-1, 4 KOs) WDEC6 (58-56, 57-56, 57-56) Joey McCreedy (7-2, 5 KOs), Lowell, MA

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Andre Nevsky (5-0, 3 KOs), Worcester, MA WDEC4 (4035, 40-35, 40-35) Fitzgerald Johnson (1-4, 1 KO), Ashboro, NC

FLYWEIGHTS
Isander Beauchamp (5-0, 2 KOs), Lynn, MA WTKO2 (2:14)) Rob Bell (0-1, 0 KOs), Flint, MI

Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis