Sean Bey: from surviving to thriving – Brendan Higgins

A boxer posing for the camera in a boxing ring.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Sean Bey is a survivor. He survived growing up on the streets. He survived a terrible car accident where he almost lost his life. He had to learn how to walk again, and he lost one of his fingers. He battled cancer for several years. He somehow survived and beat…

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CES Summer Heat professional boxing results – Brendan Higgins

A boxer is celebrating after winning a boxing match.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer CES Summer Heat professional boxing results The heat was turned up on August 20th as CES invaded the Mohegan Sun Arena in Montville, Connecticut. A capacity crowd turned out to witness the top boxing talent in New England slug it out for a chance to move up the ladder in…

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Juiseppe Cusumano, closing in on a world title – Brendan Higgins

A man standing in a boxing ring.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer There are many complimentary words to describe this heavyweight boxing champion. If I were forced to use only one word to describe him, the word I would choose is “perseverance”. He is a proven warrior in the ring. He hits like a sledgehammer. He is as humble as he is…

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Jorge Vega Devastation Incorporated – Brendan Higgins

Two men posing for a photo in front of a wall.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer He is turning a lot of heads in the world of MMA. He is supremely confident. He wants to be World Champion. He is a natural talent. He is extremely well-trained. He fights out of Team Santos Fighting Academy. He has an infectious smile, but don’t be fooled. This man…

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CES Summer Heat, coming August 20th – Brendan Higgins

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by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer If James Brown was the hardest working man in show business, then Jimmy Burchfield is the hardest working man in Combat Sports. The legendary promoter is about to outdo himself once again. He is bringing a blockbuster card of CES professional boxing to the famed Mohegan Sun Arena on August…

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Rhode Wars 2 – A wild night in Warwick – Brendan Higgins

Two boxers in action in a boxing ring.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos: Rebecca Lawrence      Upsets in the ring, and upset fans outside the ring, made for a wild night as CES Boxing, returned to the Crowne Plaza Saturday night. Fighters from around the world punched it out in front of a rabid capacity crowd.      In the opening contest, Nicola…

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Rhode Wars 2 set – Meet boxer Nicola Quarneti – Brendan Higgins

A man in a blue hoodie is posing for the camera.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This Saturday night, CES boxing returns to the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, with the second installment of the highly successful Rhode Wars series. This card promises to be an action-packed night of boxing with an international flavor. Fighters from around the globe including Columbia, Canada and Mexico will be in…

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After the Reign, A Legend Never Dies. PAZ – Brendan Higgins

A man sitting in a chair holding a remote control.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer      In the winter of 1976, my father took me to the Park Cinema in Cranston to see this new movie called Rocky. We drove down from Scituate with a neighbor completely unaware that we were about to witness a masterpiece. I came out of my seat during the heavyweight…

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CES RHODE WARS delivers a great night  – Brendan Higgins

A female boxer celebrates after winning a boxing match.

by Brendan Higgins      Saturday night at the Crowne Plaza Ballroom in Warwick, Jimmy Burchfield Sr. and CES Boxing presented an action-packed card of professional boxing featuring Rhode Island’s own Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt-Hayes, along with 4 other exciting fights.      An impressive sold-out, standing room only crowd, were treated to several Rhode Island and…

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