Author Archive: MICHAEL PARENTE / CES
O’Neil-Funch title bout highlights CES MMA XXVI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 17th, 2014) — The stars are coming out for “CES MMA XXVI,” including the reigning heavyweight champ, the return of the “Rockstar,” and an intriguing title bout between two former UFC vets. CES MMA heavyweight champion “Big” John Johnston returns […]
Hard-hitting Gingras eyes a second title
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 10th, 2014) — Between trading punches with opponents in the ring and showing off the results of his hard work in the gym on stage, it’s been a while since Rich Gingrashas taken a well-deserved break from his routine. […]
Gingras-McCreedy, young stars headline Sept. 12
REIGNING NEW ENGLAND light heavyweight champion Rich Gingras (above) will defend his belt and fight for Joey McCreedy’s UBF Northeast light heavyweight title when he faces McCreedy in the eight-round main event of “Title For Title,” presented by CES Boxing Friday, […]
Lundy throws his hat in the ring to be the next challenger for ‘Siberian Rocky’ Provodnikov
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 15th, 2014) – Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) light welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov, known as “The Siberian Rocky,” is looking to step back into the ring this fall following a close loss to Chris Algieri in June, and Philadelphia’s “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy could […]
Lane stuns Felix in CES MMA title bout
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 8th, 2014) – Julian Lane appears to have found a second home in the heart of the northeast. Fighting in front of a nationwide audience on AXS TV, Lane (8-3-1) choked out Providence’s Luis Felix (11-8), putting him to the sleep […]
Rosa puts unbeaten record on the line against brash Gonzalez
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 14th, 2014) – The opportunity to spoil someone else’s homecoming might mean more to Nick Gonzalez at this stage in his career than a trip to the big show or a lucrative endorsement deal. With no major promoter behind […]
Biosse invades England in an attempt to dethrone unbeaten champ Smith in his own backyard
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 11th, 2014) – It’s the birthplace of The Beatles, known for its inventions and innovations in public health and social reform, as well as its eclectic nightlife and rich history of performing arts. As far as CES […]
UFC’s grand stage doesn’t faze Font
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 7th, 2014) – The post-fight mayhem might’ve taken more out of Rob Font than the fight itself. Within moments of his breakthrough win Saturday over George Roop at UFC 175 in Las Vegas, Font went from little-known regional standout to the talk of mixed martial […]
CES duo remains unbeaten at Foxwoods
MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (July 3rd, 2014) – Two of CES Boxing’s most prized prospects from Connecticut kept their unbeaten records intact Wednesday on the undercard of SMS Promotions’ special edition ESPN Friday Night Fights card at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Female super bantamweight Shelito Vincent of New London improved her […]
Vincent, Williams return to action tonight on undercard of special ESPN show at Foxwoods
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 2nd, 2014) – ESPN returns to the squared circle in New England tonight, and it’s only fitting CES Boxing is part of the show. CES’ own Jimmy Williams and Shelito Vincent will star on the undercard of tonight’s specialWednesday edition of ESPN Friday Night Fights at […]
