Aaron Williams heading to Germany for showdown against Cuban champ Hernandez
PROVIDENCE (April 20, 2009) – Cruiserweight prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams is in Las Vegas, sparring with unbeaten light heavyweight champion “Bad” Chad Dawson, in preparation for his potential career-changing fight May 9 against former Cuban amateur champion Yoan Pablo Hernandez at Jako-Arena in Bamberg, Bayern, Germany. Nine-time amateur champion Williams (19-1-1, 13 KOs), born in […]
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada plans to upset No. 1 rated Alexander Povetkin April 4 in Dusseldorf, Germany
PROVIDENCE (March 27, 2009) – 2004 U.S. 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 KOs) and […]
WEIGHTS FROM PROVIDENCE FOR SPINA/GOCKEL, STARNINO/MCCREEDY CARD
Joey Spina 177 ½ lbs. Matt Gockel 174 lbs. Bobo Starnino 167 ½ lbs. Joey McCreedy 167 lbs. (EBA super middleweight championship) Eddie Soto 134 ½ lbs. Sean Eklund 134 ½ lbs. (EBA New England lightweight championship) Adam Harris 195 lbs. David Williams 203 lbs. Jesus Caro 141 lbs. TBA Keith Kozlin 171 lbs. Brandon […]
U.S. Olympians J. Estrada & D. Andrade Nov. 29 at Twin River Event Center, RI
PROVIDENCE (November 18, 2008) – 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. “Holiday Havoc” is promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, […]
Gary “Tiger” Balletto to be inducted into CES Ring of Honor
“August Annihilation” August 22 at Twin River Events Center, RI PROVIDENCE (August 14, 2008) – One of boxing’s great all-time warriors, Gary “Tiger” Balletto, will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony at the August 22nd “August Annihilation” pro boxing show, featuring the return of The Pride of Providence” […]
Providence boxing goes national
Estrada-Whitaker Headlines ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, April 4 at Twin River Event Center, RI PROVIDENCE (March 20, 2008) – ESPN2 Friday Night Fights comes to Twin River Events Center on April 4th as 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada takes on former NABO/NABA/WBC Continental Americas champion Lance “Mount” Whitaker in the 10-round main event […]
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