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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Sports RI: CES Boxing signs 2-time Muay Thai World Champion Kinjo Espada, of Pawtucket

Young Muay Thai champion with belts.

Photo: Kinjo “The One” Espada signed a multi-fight promotional agreement with CES Boxing.  The Rhode Island based fighter makes his pro debut on March 23rd at Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino. CES Boxing is proud to announce an exclusive multi-fight pro boxing promotional agreement with former 2-time Muay Thai world champion Kinjo “The One” Espada.The 22-year-old will…

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Gary “Batman” Balletto becomes 2 division World Champion

Gary Balletto, a man with tattoos, holding up his belts in front of a crowd.

Gary “Batman” Balletto III (9-3) pulled off what was called the most impressive performance of his MMA career on Friday night, submitting Pat “The Gorilla Ninja” Casey (10-8) in round one of their title bout to win the vacant CES MMA Welterweight Championship at a sold out Foxwoods Resort Casino.   The title fight capped off a night of action that included…

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Meet and Greet with CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl at Patrick’s Pub TODAY

A group of boxers with the words CES Boxing.

After stops in Stamford and New Britain, CT, followed by Somerville, MA, CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl 2024 press tour ends where it all began for CES, in their hometown of Providence, Rhode Island.   The press conference and public meet and greet takes place at Patrick’s Pub on Friday, January 26, and will feature Rhode Island boxers in action at Mohegan…

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CES Boxing Scorch Mohegan Sun Arena – Brendan Higgins

A crowd of people watching a CES Boxing match.

By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer This past Saturday night promoter Jimmy Burchfield hit a grand slam with his presentation of Summer Heat 2023 at Mohegan Sun Arena. A capacity crowd witnessed a full line-up of professional boxing featuring a double main event headlined by Cordale Booker and Jaime Clampitt-Hayes. CES Boxing should be proud of…

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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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Rhode Wars IV – the next generation – Brendan Higgins

A group of people posing for a picture in a CES boxing ring.

by Brendan Higgins, contributing writer On Saturday night, CES Boxing delivered a night of action combat sports fans will not soon forget. Rhode Wars IV had a little bit of everything. Great fights, boxing legends, and a surprise guest rounded out another successful night of boxing action presented by promoter Jimmy Burchfield. In the opening…

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