Rage in The Cage Report (9-07-09)
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RITC 134 – MW Title Bout and IFL Veteran Gabe Casillas
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Fight Card:
Eddie Arizmendi ( 185 ) vs Mike Ashford ( 185 ) RITC MW Title
Jeremy Larsen ( 170 ) vs Gabe Casillas ( 165 )
Lyle Steffens ( 190 ) vs Leroy Fornoff ( 190 )
Julian Samaniego ( 145 ) vs Doug Moore ( 145 )
Jed Jobe ( 235 ) vs Joe Yager ( 235 )
Nick Rhoads ( 160 ) vs Darin Kelly ( 165 )
Nick Marus ( 155 ) vs Robert Gainey ( 155 )
Nic Stone ( 185 ) vs Jake Ramsey ( 185 )
Jonathan Ploof ( 185 ) vs Xavier Reyes ( 185 )
Manny Guajardo ( 175 ) vs Brian Ingram ( 180 )
Grant Hawkins ( 185 ) vs Eric Heath ( 195 )
Andres Acuna ( 175 ) vs Jose Diaz ( 170 )
Mike Kasser ( 155 ) vs Oscar Rodriguez ( 155 )
Gabe Rosa ( 160 ) vs Roman Salazar ( 155 )
Manny Morales ( 145 ) vs Van Sanders ( 145 )
Marshall Swerdfeger ( 170 ) vs Josh Davison ( 165 )
Mark Vujovic ( 185 ) vs Curtis Washington ( 185 )
Ismael Valsquez ( 160 ) vs Anthony Garrett ( 160 )
Jason Polk ( 165 ) vs Carl Jones ( 165 )
Brandyn Martinez ( 135 ) vs Freddie Lux ( 150 )
Chris Eggelston ( 135 ) vs Ricardo Ramirez ( 135 )
Fight Card subject to change
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Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (9-05 & 06- 2009)
Posted on | September 7, 2009 | No Comments
ARE MMA FIGHTERS DUCKING RAY MERCER?
Alistair Overeem Will Be Back in Action Soon
Chuck Liddell’s Impact on MMA Extends to Dancing
MMA Star Todd Duffee Leads Born Stronger Fight Team with the Fastest Knockout in UFC History
MMA fighter Zack Board learns discipline through sport
Flavio Alvaro Takes Tactical MD Over Jean Silva at Shine Fights
Justin Eilers’ Killer Guilty of Manslaughter
Macon mixed martial arts gym teaches self-defense, discipline
Ateneo, La Salle extend rivalry in mixed martial arts
Jets’ Calvin Pace plans to spend four-game suspension training with MMA star Randy Couture
WRECK MMA: Fights for the Troops – December 12th in Gatineau
Yves Edwards Breaks Losing Streak With Submission of James Warfield at Shine Fights
Community remembers Nipomo High School wrestling coach killed in motorcycle accident
Mysterio’s suspension, McGuinness to WWE, DGUSA and more
How to fix professional wrestling in 20 minutes or less
TNA Wrestling Releases Angelina Love Due to Issues with Visa
Rhyan named wrestling coach at Oak Ridge
Police say Wellsville football, wrestling have safeguards in place
Mutual friend: Ron Waterman handicaps Shane Carwin-Brock Lesnar
Hulk Hogan Adjudged The Most Technical Wrestler Of All Time
Wrestler Lester comes back after surprising Olympic loss
Prescott High School wrestling coach Dan Payne moves on
Only professional wrestlers to guard this Ganpati temple
John Simpson Kickstarts the British Boxing Season
Who Is Mayweather Jr Fighting?
Juan Manuel Marquez won’t let Floyd Mayweather Jr. bore you to death
Sonsona wins WBO super flyweight crown
Sonsona joins ranks of Pinoy boxing champions
‘Monk’ Foreman set for third pro bout
UPDATE: Boxing Champ Ricardo Mayorga Transitioning To MMA
Mosley/Clottey a Done Deal for Dec. 26
Simpson too strong for Truscott
Boxing and MMA Go Toe-to-Toe: Floyd Mayweather jr. vs Dana White (Poll)
Brahim Asloum announces retirement from boxing
De Leon defeats Caballero, Concepcion stops Salado – Boxing Results
BOXING: Mayweather to battle UFC
Boxing: Ali Paddywhacked by Ennis sucker punch
Boxing Preview: John O’Donnell vs. Tom Glover
Andrade tops Williams in highlight of Friday night’s boxing card at Twin River
Promoters put aside differences for ca$h
ILLINOIS STYLE: Boxing champ’s son is drum whiz
Caballero wants Lopez; Chagaev, Andrade-Rigondeaux – News
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With his hockey career behind him, stepping into the ring is a natural fit for former NHL tough guy Nathan Perrott
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Joe O’Connor, National Post Published: Saturday, September 05, 2009
Most hockey players have a nickname. It is part of the game’s culture, part of the language of every NHL dressing room.
Take Nathan Perrott, for example. Everywhere Perrott went in professional hockey he was known as “Rock.” And the name fit, since Perrott did not really have an ounce of fat on his 6-foot-1, 235-pound frame. During NHL stints with Nashville, Toronto and Dallas, he was an enforcer: a Rock.
The 32-year-old figures he must have had at least 350 fights in his hockey career, a journey that ended in Russia at the end of last season, where Perrott was playing out the string as a tough guy for Chekhov Vityaz of the Continental Hockey League.
Perrott is retired now, and so is his nickname. But the man and his nickname are making a comeback of sorts next Friday night in Philadelphia when the former NHL pugilist will make his professional debut as a heavyweight boxer.
“Everyone in hockey always called me Rock,” Perrott said yesterday, moments before slipping through the ropes of a New Jersey gym for a sparring session. “I was sitting talking with my trainer, Joe Grier, just the other day. On the fight application it asks for your alias. I told Joe I’d always been Rock in hockey, and he liked it, so we’re going to stick with it.”
Nathan Perrott had two competing dreams when he was growing up in Chatsworth, Ont., a small town about two hours drive north of Toronto. One dream involved being a hockey player. The other was to be the heavyweight champion of the world, like Mike Tyson or Lennox Lewis.
Perrott’s pursuit of his boxing dream possessed a practical component. He was a big kid, with an even bigger older brother, Dylan. And Dylan — as older brothers sometimes do — liked to pummel young Nathan. Perrott was also a big kid in a small rural town, which has some attendant risks.
“I started boxing when I was 15,” Perrott says. “I was always getting in fights with guys a lot older than me and catching a pretty good beating. There are a lot of big strong farm boys in that part of the world. So my getting into boxing was pretty much for self-preservation. I wanted to know how to defend myself.”
Soon after stepping into the ring, Perrott stepped out of it again, leaving home to chase his NHL dream with the Oshawa Generals. Over the years, he would hit the heavy bag every now and again, although it was not until he was 29 years old that Perrott’s boxing aspirations reappeared in his life.
The former tough guy was working out — for hockey — at an upscale boxing gym in Santa Monica, Calif., owned by singer Bob Dylan. The gym featured a coffee bar –and a synagogue–and a trainer who thought Perrott had the raw talent and right work ethic to be a pro boxer.
A friend of a friend of the trainer’s arranged an introduction between the NHL enforcer and legendary fight guru, Lou Duva. Duva told Perrott to look him up if he ever wanted to get serious about boxing. So that is what Perrott did when he went to training camp with the New Jersey Devils in 2006.
He would not survive the Devils’ cuts, but his experience in Jersey included a special perk: the tough guy was able to train with Duva’s son-in-law, Tommy Brooks. Perrott brought the lessons he learned back to Toronto where he kept training and had four amateur fights — he was 3-1 — before landing a final job in hockey with Chekhov Vityaz.
“Russia was very weird,” he says. “Magnitogorsk is a beautiful town — if you are blind. But I am glad I went over. It was a good experience, and the money was good. But I don’t know if I want to emigrate to Russia any time soon.”
Naturally, Perrott found a boxing gym in Chekhov. The gym’s proprietor owned the hockey team. The gym even housed a famous resident in Alexander Povetkin, the 2004 Olympic gold medalist in the super-heavyweight division.
Perrott started working out with the former Olympian’s Russian trainer. There was never much dialogue between the two.
“You learn to listen with your eyes, if that makes any sense,” Perrott says. “Boxing is just so different. A long fight in hockey may be a minute and a half, and the average one is over in about 45 seconds. I have to be ready to go for 12 minutes over four rounds in boxing, and you are working hard the whole time. There are also two referees in a hockey fight who want to break it up, where in boxing there is only one referee — and he wants you to keep fighting.”
Perrott’s Russian odyssey lasted two seasons. He did some fishing around for an NHL job this summer, but there were no nibbles, just a bunch of: No thanks, you’re too old.
But Perrott isn’t so sure. He kind of feels like a rookie again, corny as it sounds. He is even renting a room from a family in Clifton, N.J., while he prepares for his big debut at the Legendary Blue Horizon, right on North Broad Street in Philadelphia, against hometown favourite Makidi Ku-Tima.
“Some guys start out and you hear about these easy fights they have, and I was thinking, ‘What about me?’ ” Perrott says. “I am going into the lion’s den.”
Perrott would not guarantee victory or provide a knockout predication for the fight. He is a work in progress and he knows it. He has no idea whether his first fight will be his last or the start of something new.
“Let me tell you after Sept. 11,” the Rock says with a laugh. “But I think I can make a career out of boxing. And if things don’t work out, at least I can say I tried. I am just learning — and there is not a lot of money in it –but I love it.
“That’s why I am doing it.”
The show will be streamed LIVE!!!! All over the world on www.gofightlive.tv
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential seats, $65 for VIP, $55 for Ringside, and $45 for General Admission and can be purchased by calling The Legendary Blue Horizon at 1-215-763-0500. Doors open at 6:30 PM / 1st bout begins at 7:30 PM
The Legendary Blue Horizon is located at 1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
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Cool Combat Sports Links: Boxing, Wrestling, Mixed Martial Arts (9-04-09)
Posted on | September 5, 2009 | No Comments
Calvin Pace will turn to mixed martial arts training to stay NFL-ready during suspension
UFC LOOKS TO EX-PREMIER FOR HELP IN GETTING MMA TO ONTARIO
HUGHES VS. HALLMAN POSSIBLY IN THE WORKS
Machida, Rua at forefront of MMA’s changing perception in Brazil
Baylor’s Stavrum Commits to Wrestling Mocs
Dragon Gate USA preview, 9/6/09 in Chicago
Participant in One of TNA’s Worst Wrestling Matches Ever Released
“Hollywood” Hulk Hogan Going To TNA Wrestling?
Santino Marella Autograph Session At FCW Wrestling
When there’s a need, wrestlers and fans step in to help out
WWE’s Florida Championship
Wrestling – Fall Brawl Tour Dates (Press Release)
Cotto vs. Pacquiao Yankee Stadium Boxing Conference Open To Public
Pacquiao to set up Cotto training camp in Baguio
So, who’s Chris Arreola and does he have a shot at the title?
Earley, Halling, Nichols, Blass Star in Boxing Musical Seeing Stars, in the Ring at NYMF
Pacquiao aiming to conquer political ring
PACQUIAO NOT TAKING COTTO LIGHTLY
CES BOXING AT THE FAIR: ESTRADA “BIG” IN SEVEN, THE “CANARY” SANG FOR MARTIN AND McGIRT IN FOUR!
What Kind of Statement does Mayweather Make if He Stops Marquez?
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Filipino Sensation Sonsona Tops Lopez in Thriller
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Claims WBO Jr. Bantamweight Title with Unanimous Decision; Molitor Romps Over Azuaga
RAMA, ON (Friday, September 4, 2009) – Nineteen year-old “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0, 12 KO’s) cemented his reputation as one of boxing’s best young fighters, emerging from 12 rounds of hellacious action with Jose “Carita” Lopez (39-8-2, 32 KO’s) as the new WBO Jr. Bantamweight champion courtesy of a bruising unanimous decision win in the main event of Rumble at Rama IX.
Scores were 116-109, 115-110, 114-111 in favor of Sonsona.
Both fighters fought up to their well deserved reputations with the powerful Sonsona landing bombs throughout the fight, flooring Lopez with a huge left hook in the fourth, and wobbling the indomitable Puerto Rican numerous times.
For his part, Lopez gave as good has got, regularly returning fire, and scoring his own meaningful shots that stunned Sonsona.
In the end, it was Sonsona’s ability to adapt throughout the topsy-turvy twelve rounds that made him the youngest Filipino world champion in history.
“Lopez was such a tough fighter, and winning a decision against shows that I’m a real fighter, and a worthy champion,” Sonsona said moments after the official decision was announced.
“The Pilipino people here were so great, and made me feel at home. That helped give me the strength to be a champion.”
In the co-main event, former IBF 122 lb. world champion “The Canadian Kid” Steve Molitor improved to 30-1, with 12 KO’s with an impressive fifth round knockout over a game, but thoroughly outclassed Dario Azuaga.
An aggressive Molitor marked his reunion with old trainer Chris Johnson by pressing the pace throughout the fight, landing with meaningful combinations before dropping Azuaga once in the fourth and ending matters with a punishing flurry to the body in the fifth.
“It was like old times,” Molitor said of working again with Johnson, who was chief second for in the Canadian’s corner for his title winning KO over Michael Hunter in November of 2006, and four subsequent successful title defenses.
“I was confident, throwing in combinations, and felt like the same dominant fighter I was before. It’s only a matter of time before I get my hands on that second world title.”
In other action from Rumble at Rama IX…
Canadian Heavyweight champion Greg Kielsa and hulking heavyweight Kevin Montiy had their ten round bout stopped in the second round after Montiy sustained a gash over his left eye as a result of a head butt. The fight was announced as a technical draw, but rules dictate that it in fact should have been a no-contest.
Stephan Boyd stopped Pedro De Melo in round two of their Super Middleweight showdown.
Felix Mercedes hammered debuting Dan Caron, stopping the Toronto resident in round one.
Justin fountain outlasted Freddie Abbiw scoring a four round unanimous decision.
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McCreedy knocks out Caminero in 1st round for New England & EBA titles
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U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade remains unbeaten
LINCOLN, R.I. (September 4, 2009) – Eastern Boxing association super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy retained his title and captured the vacant New England belt tonight with a first-round technical knockout win against Eddie “Thunder” Caminero at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
McCreedy-Caminero headlined “School’s In,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River.
McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs) effectively countered Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs) with thunderous rights to the head until referee Joey Lupino stopped the bout. Caminero was out on his feet and staggered back against the ropes when the referee stepped between the two fighters.
“Conditioning, running and my trainer, Alex Rivera, were the difference,” McCreedy explained his improvement. Alex noticed that Eddie threw a lot of lefts and he told me to counter with my right. I’ve never landed so many clear punches. It really felt good knocking him out. What’s next? I’ll take Elvin Ayala all night long.”
Ayala, the former world title challenger, challenged McCreedy in the middle of the ring and McCreedy immediately accepted, saying, “Any day, right now or tomorrow.”
2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade, fighting in front of his Rhode Island fans for the only the second time as a pro, showcased all of his vast arsenal of ring weapons against a game John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), unleashing a barrage of punched from different angles from the opening bell through until referee Danny Schiovane halted the action at 2:33 of the sixth and final round. Andrade-Williams was presented by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, in association with CES.
“It was first six-round fight, well, I stopped him in the sixth, and I was happy with my performance, maybe my best so far,” Andrade said after the bout. “I was surprised I didn’t stop him earlier. He was tough. I still could have done better; throwing my jab and not throwing some punches as wide. Fighting at home was beautiful. The fans gave me energy.”
Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs) finished off Sam Norwood (0-5) with a stinging left hook in the second round.
Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (1-0) won his pro debut in impressive fashion, stopping Antonio Fernandez (0-3) in the fourth round.
Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland and Rodricka Ray (2-3-1) fought to a 4-round draw, while
New York super featherweight “Macho” Israel Sanchez (2-2, 0 KOs) won a 4-round unanimous decision against Providence’s previously unbeaten Omar Pena (2-1-1).
Full results below:
RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER
Lincoln, Rhode Island
September 4, 2009 – “School’s In”
CRUISERWEIGHTS
Jay Holland (3-0-1, 2 KO), Providence, RI DRAW4 (38-38, 38-38, 38-38) Rodricka Ray (2-3-1, 2 KO), Jackson, TN
SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Joey McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs), Lowell, MA WTKO1 (2:42) Eddie Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs), Lawrence, MA
(McCreedy won New England title and retained EBA title)
Vladine Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO2 (0:38) Sam Norwood (0-5), Oklahoma City, OK
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (7-0, 6 KOs), Providence, RI WTKO6 (2:33) John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), Charlotte, NC
David Bauza (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT WTKO4 (2:38) Antonio Fernandez (0-3), Brockton, MA
SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Israel Sanchez (2-2, 0 KOs), New York, NY W (40-34, 40-34, 38-36) Omar Pena (2-1-1, 0 KOs)
Promoter: Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc.
Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis
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Rodriguez plans to drop “La Bomba” on Manchester
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8th annual “Fight To Educate” pro boxing card Sept. 23 at Verizon Center
MANCHESTER, N.H. (September 4, 2009) – Unbeaten Worcester (MA) prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez continues September 24 on his mission to establish himself as a future world champion, fighting in the 8-round co-feature on the 8th annual “Fight To Educate” charity event, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
The 8th annual “Fight To Educate,” presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, in association with Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, will benefit the SEE Science Center, Bobby Stephen Fund for Education, and The Veterans Count Club.
In the 10-round main event, 3-time world title challenger Omar Sheika (27-9, 18 KOs) battles unbeaten Czech Republic light heavyweight sensation Adam Hubinger (13-0, 10 KOs).
The new-and-improved Rodriguez (11-0, 8 KOs), a 2-time U.S. national amateur champion, is matched against veteran super middleweight Robbie Tovar (15-4-1, 5 KOs), former NABC Latino title-holder. “I don’t know much about him other than he’s Mexican,” Rodriguez said, “so I know he’s tough and coming to fight. I’m looking forward to a good fight. I want to be tested so I can keep improving. I’ve been sparring with Peter (Manfredo, Jr.) and I’m ready to go eight hard rounds if necessary. I’m in tremendous shape, stronger than ever, and I want to continue showing everybody that I’m a world-class up-and-coming prospect.
“There’s a lot of pressure fighting so far from home, but I perform better under pressure. I’m hungrier to prove myself fighting in front of so many people who know me. I don’t want to let down my family, friends, fans or myself. That’s why I love to fight close to home and Worcester isn’t too far from Manchester.”
Granite State favorite Richard Gingras (9-2, 5 KOs), star of The Contender IV and fighting out of nearby Claremont (NH), is also fighting in an 8-round bout against Robert Davis.
2008 U.S. Olympic Team alternate Danny O’Connor (8-0. 2 KOs), who made his pro debut at the “Fight To Educate,” faces an opponent to be determined in a 6-rounder. O’Connor, a Framingham (MA) native, captured gold medals at last U.S. Future Stars, in which, he was selected Outstanding Boxer of the Tournament, and National Golden Gloves Championships.
“I’m excited to be fighting on the same card as my friend, Danny, for the first time, and Rich Gingras,” Rodriguez added. “I was here as a fan last year supporting Danny, who made his pro debut. I also enjoy be part of a fund-raiser like this that’s going to help so many worth causes.”
Also in the undercard, undefeated heavyweight Faruq “The Dream” Saleem (38-0, 32 KOs) faces an opponent to be determined, while Bronx (NY) super middleweight Hajro Sujak (3-0, 1 KO) squares off against Eric Clinton in six and four round bouts, respectively.
Tickets are priced at $10 (seniors, veterans and students only), $25 and $50 and available to purchase at the Verizon Wireless Arena Box Office, any TicketMaster location, on line at www.ticketmaster.com, or call 603.868.7300 to charge. For more information go to www.fight2educate.com. First bout will be at 8 PM/ET.
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Quincy lightweight prospect Ryan Kielczewski added to “A Night to Remember” card in Plymouth 9/11 pro boxing show at Memorial Hall
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PROVIDENCE (September 4, 2009) – Quincy prospect Ryan Kielczewski has been added to the September 11th “A Night To Remember” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in historic Plymouth Memorial Hall in Massachusetts.
A New England and Eastern Boxing Association junior featherweight title fight between former IBO World champion, “Machine” Mike Oliver, and former Guatemalan amateur star Castulo Gonzalez, headlines “A Night To Remember,” the third in a 4-fight arrangement, “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series,” scheduled in 2009 at Plymouth Memorial Hall and promoted by CES.
Kielczewski (4-0, 1 KO), a top amateur before turning pro 13 months ago, will be fighting in a 4-round bout against an opponent to be determined.
“We’re excited to have Ryan K. fighting on our Plymouth card,” CES president Jimmy Burchfield said. “He’s one of the top, young fighters in New England and very popular in this market. We’re happy that we were able to work out a deal with his promoter, DiBella Entertainment.”
The 8-round main event between Oliver (21-2, 7 KOs), a former USBA title-holder fighting out of Hartford (CT), and Lynn (MA)-based Gonzalez (9-8, 3 KOs) will be their third fight. Oliver stopped Gonzalez in the ninth round of their 2006 fight and this past June, in Boston, their fight was halted in the second round and ruled a no contest when Castulo suffered a cut over his eye from an unintentional head-butt.
Local favorites including Stoughton (MA) super middleweight Mical Weisberg (3-0, 2 KOs) and Marshfield’s pro-debuting welterweight Arturo Lopes will also be in action. Weisberg, a college graduate, faces Frankie Reed (0-2), while Lopes meets an opponent to be determined.
Also on the undercard in 4-rounders are exciting Lynn (MA) bantamweight Isander “Peachy” Beauchamp (5-0-1, 2 KOs), who battles Elton “The Real Coolie Bully” Dharry (2-4-1); (MA) light heavyweight Paul Gonsalves (1-0, 1 KO), a 2-time Southern N.E. Golden Gloves champion, vs. TBA; Barnstable (MA) heavyweight Jesse Barboza (1-0, 1 KO), a 3-time N.E. Golden Gloves champion, versus Lewis Cotuna (0-1) and Lawrence (MA) cruiserweight Alexis Santos (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Dino Weingarten (2-4).
Tickets for “A Night To Remember” are priced at $35.00 (Bronze), $45.00 (Silver) and $55.00 (Gold). VIP tables of eight are also available. To purchase call CES (401.724.2253/2254) or go online at www.cesboxing.com. Tickets are also available on Cape Cod at Cape Cod Nutrition Corner, Hyannis, 508.775.5697; Pizza 1, Subs 2, Falmouth, 508.457.1212; David’s Professional Boxing, East Dennis, 774.212.1617; A.J. Marks Jewelers in Hyannis (508.775.6900) and East Wareham (508.775.6900).
Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) for more information. Doors open at 6:15 PM/ET, first bout at 7:15 PM/ET.
Tags: Alex Santos > Artie Lopes > Castulo Gonzalez > Classic Entertainment and Sports > Elton Dharry > Frankie Reed > Inc. > Isander Beachamp > Jimmy Burchfield > Mical Weisberg > Mike Oliver > NE Golden Gloves > Paul Gonsalves > Plymouth Memorial Hall > Ryan Kielczewski
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