CES Boxing lights up Mohegan – John Cardullo

Two boxers facing off in the ring.

by John Cardullo, sportswriter – with Thomas James Cook, and John Lang, photographer Photo, top: Gonzalez, left – Morales, right Burchfield’s boxing road show lit up the Mohegan Suns arena on Saturday, June 15th. The fighting game may have been altered and rearranged throughout the years, but Jimmy Burchfield, really knows how to display the…

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Robert Duran Jr.: Standing on his own two feet – Brendan Higgins

A bearded man posing for a photo.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos courtesy of Yessenia Santelises Duran Try to imagine pursuing a career in basketball if your father were Michael Jordan. Stepping out of the shadow of a legend is a daunting task. That is exactly what Robert Duran Jr is doing. He is the son of multiple time world champion…

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Mickey Decesare turns 80 in style – Brendan Higgins

Mickey Decesare is holding a microphone.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer When I arrived at the Arigna Irish Pub in North Providence, I knew right away something special was going on inside. People were waiting in line to get in the front door. It didn’t take long to realize who this gathering was for. There was a box truck with a…

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CES 2023 Winter Brawl. New champions crowned – Brendan Higgins

A crowd of people watching a boxing match in an arena.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos: Kelly Gentile for RINewsToday On Saturday night, Jimmy Burchfield proved once again why he is the leader in combat sports promotion. CES Boxing took over the Mohegan Sun arena presenting yet another action packed event. Two new champions were crowned. In addition, John Gotti III had a successful outing.…

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Big week ahead for Burchfield and CES – Brendan Higgins

Three men posing for a picture in a boxing ring.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer A press conference was held this past Monday at Arooga’s in Warwick to announce a blockbuster weekend of CES Boxing and MMA action coming to Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino. As usual, promoter Jimmy Burchfield is pulling out all the stops to deliver the best in Combat Sports. These events…

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