"Summer Slugfest" Live Boxing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Big Six Entertainment presents, "Summer Slugfest" a pro-am boxing event onJune 21st at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, MA CANTON, MA (June 9, 2014) - On Saturday June 21st, Big Six Entertainment will host the 3rd out of their 6 scheduled events in MA in 2014. Tickets are $40 for general admission and $60 for ringside.  Tickets can be purchased now by calling 617-312-5059. The amateurs start at 5:00pm and the pros start at 6:30pm. The main event features a heavyweight slugfest between Steve Vukosa 8-0, 4 KO's vs. Arthur "Armenian Assassin" Saribekian 23-5-1, 18 KO's. Vukosa returns to the ring after a decade hiatus, as he looks to reestablish himself as New England's top heavyweight contender. Saribekian is a hard hitting veteran that will be looking for another KO victory. Big Six Entertainment's CEO and president Artie DePinho said, "We are looking to build on our current success and provide fight fans with another entertaining night under the tent." Summer Slugfest showcases top prospect Rashidi Ellis 7-0, 5 KO's, fan favorite Chris Traietti 16-2, 12 KO's, and the always exciting Joseph "Chip Perez 10-3, 3 KO's all in separate bouts against opponents TBA. The undercard is also stacked with competitive bouts:   Donnie Palmer 5-0-1, 5 KO's vs. Yohan Banks 7-8-3, 5 KO's Freddy Sanchez 1-0, 1 KO vs. Rafael Francis 0-0 Julian Pollard 3-0, 3 KO's vs. Solomon Maye 1-2, 1 KO Gabriel Duluc 9-1, 1 KO vs. Bryan Abraham 6-19-2, 6 KO's Greg Vendetti 4-2-1, 2 KO's vs. Jesus Cintron 1-6-2 Mical Weisberg 3-1, 2 KO's vs. Rameil Shelton 0-5 Travis Demko 1-0 vs. Paulo Souza 0-2 Jelame Garcia 1-0, 1 KO vs. Sergio Cabrera 0-2 The amateur portion of the event is headlined by Gary Balletto Jr. Some of New England's most promising amateurs will also be featured including Ray Olivera Jr., Kendrick Ball Jr., and Keean Mosses.  The full fight card will be announced soon.  Big Six Entertainments 2014 Schedule: June 21st at The Irish Cultural Center  July 26th at Club Royale Boston  September 13th at The Irish Cultural Center  November 22nd at Club Royale Boston

Big Six Entertainment announces 2014 schedule of events

PROVIDENCE (January 2, 2014) --  Big Six Entertainment has announced its 2014 event schedule, featuring six confirmed shows in Massachusetts, three apiece at Club Royale Boston and the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton. 2014 Big Six Entertainment Schedule         Date                                                 Start                                   Venue          Saturday, March 15                         5 p.m.                         Club Royale Boston Saturday, May 3                               6 p.m.                         Irish Cultural Centre Saturday, June 21                           6 p.m.                         Irish Cultural Centre Saturday, July 26                             5 p.m.                         Club Royale Boston Saturday, September 13                6 p.m.                         Irish Cultural Centre Saturday, November 22                  5 p.m.                         Club Royale Boston "During the past two years of operations," Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePinho said, "Big Six Entertainment established itself as one of the leading boxing promotions companies in New England.  We brought competitive, entertaining clubs shows back to New England.  Young professional boxers have an opportunity to fight and develop, veterans are able to stay active without signing restrictive promotional contracts, and local boxing fans get to follow their favorite fighters on a regular basis. "We're grateful for having two great homes in Massachusetts: Club Royale in Boston's popular downtown theater district and outdoors under a large tent, located halfway between two boxing hot-beds like Boston and Providence, at the Irish Cultural Centre.  Our attendance increased show-by-show and we are confident that trend will continue in 2014.  Young and old alike seem to appreciate our early start times at both venues.   "In our first event of the year (Mar. 15), we will be capitalizing on St. Patrick's Day weekend.  The main event will showcase a 10-round bout for an Irish junior middleweight title when Lee Murtagh squares off against Michael McLaughlin.  Big Six Entertainment would like to thank the Massachusetts Athletic Commission for its cooperation, professionalism and our licensing approval.  We are also in discussions to promote shows at other venues throughout New England to expand our fan-base for continued growth in 2014."

Top New England fighters in action On 'Royale Rumble' card

Nov. 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston

PROVIDENCE (October 31, 2013) - Many of New England's best and most popular fighters will be in action November 23 as Big Six Entertainment presents, "Royale Rumble,' on a special Saturday afternoon card  (special 5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy). "Big Six Entertainment will be closing out a very successful 2013 with our best top-to-bottom card of the year," Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePinho said. "We're also thrilled to be returning to our Boston home at The Royale Nightclub. Popular veterans, promising prospects and everything in between will be showcased in front of the great Boston fight fans." The six-round main event features one of the most popular fighters in New England, Lowell (MA) light heavyweight "Irish" Joey McCreedy (14-6-2, 6 KOs), against Nigeria-native Dennis Ogboo (7-7, 6 KOs), who fights out of Lexington, Kentucky. Irag War veteran Chris Traietti (14-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Quincy, returns to The Royal Nightclub Boston in the eight-round co-feature against dangerous Adam "The Atom Bomb" Collins (11-9, 8 KOs), of Ironton, Ohio, for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) Northeast cruiserweight title. A pair of red-hot prospects from the Bay State, undefeated Lawrence heavyweight Alexis Santos (11-0, 10 KOs) and Lynn welterweight "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO), provide chief undercard support.  Santos will fight an opponent to be determined in a six-round bout, while Ellis takes on Hartford's (CT) Oscar Diaz (0-2) in a four-rounder. Also fighting on the card is Stoneham (MA) welterweight Greg Vendetti (4-0-1, 2 KOs) and Brockton's (MA) Antonio Chaves Fernandez (3-13-2) in a six-round rematch.  They fought to a contested four-round draw this past July at the same venue. Former world title challengers, Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (10-2, 1 KO) and "Notorious" Nicole Woods (11-2-2, 3 KOs), from Stone Mountain, Georgia, will square-off in a six-round fight in the welterweight division.  Lopes is a fan favorite from Marshfield (MA) by way of Poland. Hartford super featherweight Joseph "Chip" Perez (10-3, 3 KOs) is also slated to fight in a six-round bout versus an opponent to be determined. All fighters are subject to change. Tickets, reasonably priced at $40.00, $50.00 and $75.00, are available to purchase by calling 1.617.312.5059. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET.

Moore-Medina headlines 'Changing The Game' in Boston

Sept. 7 at The Royale Nightclub

BOSTON (August 13, 2013) -- Undefeated Cleveland light middleweight Michael Moore (12-0 (6 KOs) will headline the "Changing The Game" professional boxing card, presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions, on Saturday, September 7 (special 5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy), located in the downtown theater district. "We are excited about coming right back to The Royale Boston," Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePinho said. "The combination of New England fight fans and the venue created an electric atmosphere at our last event. We are putting together another night of can't-miss entertainment and I encourage everybody to get tickets early." The fast-rising Moore, who fights out of the same city that has produced contemporary world-title contenders such as Willie Nelson and Miguel Gonzales, will face face the toughest test of his young professional career, Jose "Stinger" Medina (18-13-1, 7 KOs), in an eight-round bout. Media is considered a gatekeeper whose record is deceiving because so many of his fights have been in his opponent's backyard, many on short notice. Medina, fighting out nearby Quincy (MA), is coming of a win by six-round decision over Allen Conyers (12-8) in July. The 30-year-old Mexico-born fighter has upset 17-1 Issac Rodrigues (KO4) and he fought world champion Joachim Alcine to an eight-round draw in 2011, in which most observers felt Medina deserved the decision.  Medina, who has only been stopped twice in 32 fights, has been the distance against world-class opponents such Fernando Guerrero, Bronco McKart and Matthew Hatton, as well as prospects Lamar Russ and Nick Brinson.    Popular Irish welterweight Michael McLaughlin (5-1-1, 3 KOs), the Donegal boxer now living in Boston, is slated to be in the six-round co-feature.  2012 National PAL Championship gold-medalist, Lynn welterweight Rashidi "Prince" Ellis (1-0), returns to the scene of his successful professional debut on July 27 to fight in a four-rounder. Also slated to fight on the undercard in separate four-round matches, against TBAs, include the following Massachusetts fighters: Boston heavyweight Donnie Palmer (0-1-1), Lawrence light welterweight Carlos Canderlario (3-0, 1 KO), Stoneham welterweight Greg Vendetti (3-0-1, 2 KOs), Lynn light heavyweight Fadoul Louis (2-1-1, 1 KO) and Bridgewater heavyweight Julian Pollard (2-0, 2 KOs).   Opponents in all of the scheduled fights, excluding the main event, will be announced after Massachusetts State Athletic Commission approvals. All fighters are subject to change. Tickets, reasonably priced at $40.00, $50.00 and $75.00, are available to purchase by calling 1.617.312.5059. Doors open at 4:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 5:00 p.m. ET.

Solid 'Big Things' Undercard

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada Headlines Nov. 10 in Providence

PROVIDENCE (November 2, 2012) - Big Six Entertainment has announced a solid undercard for the "Big Things" card, headlined by 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (19-4, 5 KOs), on Saturday night, November 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Estrada faces veteran heavyweight Galen "Bad Boy" Brown (38-20-1, 23 KOs) in the eight-round main event, which will be supported by nine scheduled fights showcasing many of New England's favorite boxers. "Big Six Entertainment is committed to bringing the most competitive and entertaining fights to fans," Big Six Entertainments president Artie DePinho said. "Jason Estrada is keeping busy and positioning himself for a big fight in the heavyweight division. We've put together a good undercard, supporting his main event fight, featuring solid bouts and fan-favorite fighters." Unbeaten Pawtucket (RI) light welterweight Diego Periera (7-0-1, 2 KOs) faces his stiffest test to date in the six-round co-feature against battle-tested Bryan "The Brick" Abraham (6-14-2, 6 KOs), whose deceptive record includes wins over prospects such as highly-decorated U.S. amateur boxer Darnell Jiles (8-2) and previously unbeatens Dominic DeSanto (5-0), Johnathan Vasquez (4-0) and Scott Burell (3-0). Pereira is stepping up to fight a more experienced opponent in a risky fight that is more dangerous than it may appear on paper. Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza (4-1-1, 3 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in two years, taking on Kevin Franklin (4-5, 1 KO), who has won four of his last six fights, losing to undefeated USBA champion Bryant Jennings (15-0, 7 KOs) and (21-1,15 KOs) Eric Fields. The Fight of the Night could very well turn out to be a six-rounder between unbeaten junior welterweights, Gabriel Deluc (6-0, 1 KO), of Boston, and Waterbury's (CT) Jair Ramos (3-0-1, 2 KOs). Also fighting on the undercard in four-round fights are Hyannis (MA) light heavyweight Paul Gonsalves (4-2, 3 KOs), who squares-off against Ahmad Mickens (1-2-1); rededicated Providence junior welterweight Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman (4-11-3, 2 KOs) shoots for his first win in four years in a potential brawl with Carlos Hernandez(3-2, 2 KOs), winner of his last three in a row; 2009 New England Golden Gloves champion Russell Lamour, fighting out of Portland (ME), makes his professional debut against middleweight Issa Coulibaly (0-3); former Irish National amateur champion Michael McLaughlin (2-1-1), fighting out of Boston, plans to rebound from his first loss in a welterweight match versus Robert Hunt (0-2), of Hyannis; Providence middleweights Kevin Harrison and Pubilo Pena make their pro debuts fighting each other; Springfield super middleweight Reinaldo Graceski (2-0) goes for his first knockout in a throw-down with Michael Mitchell (0-1). All fights and fighters are subject to change. Tickets, reasonably priced at $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00, are available to purchase by calling Big Six Boston at 1.617.312.5059, Big Six Providence at 1.401.241.3490(RI), going on line at www.bigsixentertainment, com or www.ticketmaster.com, and at the Rhode Island Convention Center box office. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.