Results from Foxwoods: Battle of the Badges 5; Mass defeats NY

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (May 18, 2013) - Massachusetts defeated New York, 9-3, in tonight's Battle of the Badges 5 (BOB5) at Foxwoods Resort Casino, pitting law enforcement amateur boxing teams in a fundraising event.  New York holds a 3-2 advantage in the BOB series. "BOB5" was presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with Massachusetts Corrections Officers (MCO), Suffolk County Corrections Officers Association (SCCOA), and Foxwoods Resort Casino.  Trophies were presented for Fighter of the Night (Graham Trout vs. Terence Lyons), Fight of the Night (Ashley Moore), and Sportsman of the Night (David Salinas). Medals were presented to all of the participating fighters. Special guest presenters included World middleweight champion (1979-80) Vito Antuofermo, World welterweight champion (1955) Tony DeMarco, World heavyweight title challenger Gerry Cooney, former Irish heavyweight champion Kevin McBride, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada, former World light heavyweight title challenger John Scully, New England boxing promoter Doug Pendarvis, and World light welterweight title challenger Tony Petronelli. Other boxing dignitaries attending BOB5 included former New England super featherweight and featherweight champion Mike Cappiello, and former New England middleweight champion Sean Fitzgerald. Proceeds benefited Work Vessels For Veterans and NPSAL. Complete BOB5 Results SUPER HEAVYWEIGHTS (201+) Matt Guerin, MA                                WKO1             Robert Vansyckle, NY Will Faller, NY                                   WPTS              Shane Vale, MA                Tim Gallagher, MA                             WPTS              Joe Diaz, NY Jay Matthews-Dixon, MA                   WRSC1             Dennis Mahoney, NY Roland Estrada, MA                           WDQ1             Jason Perna, NY HEAVYWEIGHTS (200) Paul Finlay, MA                                  WKO1             Alex Mylet, NY Graham Trout, MA                             WPTS              Terance Lyons, NY CATCHWEIGHT (180) Non-Team Scoring Match Stacy Smith, NY                                WPTS              John Stein, NY LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS (178) Larry Wojtach, NY                             WPTS              Erik Cabral, MA       Rian Torrance, MA                             WPTS              Dave Salinas, NY Lawrence Wojtach, NY                       WPTS              Erik Cabral, MA CATCHWEIGHT (170) Michael Campbell, MA                        WTKO             Paul Melancowsky, NY FEMALE FEATHERWEIGHTS (125) Ashley, Moore, MA                            WRSC1            Danielle Bruard, NY NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY ATHLETIC LEAGUE: "NPSAL" is committed to fundraising and promoting efficient techniques to promote recreation and sport/physical activities for youths and adults for the purpose of maintaining a healthy and positive lifestyle. WORK VESSELS FOR VETERANS:  "WVFV" assists veterans returning to the United States as they being their civilian careers or continue their educational pursuits by donating to them the necessary start-up tools (laptops, vehicles, machinery, tools, commercial vessels, etc.).  The organization was started in 2008 with the donation of a commercial fishing boat to a returning veteran and to date has helped more than 500 veterans in their transitions.   www.wvfv.org

Don Elbaum & Greg Sorrentino Announce The $500,000 Great American Heavyweight Box-Off

(L-R) Front - Don Elbaum and Greg Sorrentino; Rear - Devan Vargas, Jason Estrada, Alonzo Butler, Emmanuel Nwodo, Daniel Martz and Joey Abell. NEW YORK CITY (January 15, 2013) - Veteran promoter/matchmaker Don Elbaum and financial backer Greg Sorrentino, today during a press conference held at historic Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, officially announced the creation of The $500,000 Great America Heavyweight Box-Off (TGAHBO). The tournament, planned as an annual event, is scheduled to launch in April at a site to soon be determined. Introduced as participants were 2004 U.S. Olympians Jason "Big Six" Estrada (20-4, 6 KOs), of Providence (RI), and Devan Vargas (18-2, 7 KOs), of Toledo (OH), Tennessee (Chattanooga) knockout-artist Alonzo "Big Zo" Butler (28-2-1, 21 KOs), Minnesota (Coon Rapids) heavy-hitter Joey "Minnesota Ice" Abell (28-6, 27 KOs), former USBA cruiserweight champion Emmanuel Nwodo (24-5, 20 KOs), fighting out of Baltimore (Maryland), and a 22-year-old sleeper from West Virginia (Clarksburg), "The Mountain" Daniel Martz (7-0, 6 KOs). Talks are ongoing to finalize the remaining two challengers, plus one reserve, in case of injuries. The purse structure will be $25,000 to the winners and $15,000 to the losers in the quarterfinals, $50,000 and $25,000, respectively, in the semifinals, leading up to the championship final in which the champion will earn $250,000 with $50,000 going to the runner-up. "The history of boxing is the heavyweight division and America is a big part of it," Elbaum said. "We weren't looking for ex-champions or highly-rated fighters. Not one of the fighters here is. I'll be the matchmaker; I'm picking the fights, no requests. I had this idea seven or eight months ago. Four months ago, I had discussions with some people and one person, Greg Sorrentino, said he'd back me because he believes we need this in the sport. He's a former professional heavyweight and now a very successful businessman." "I've been involved in various aspects of boxing, never on the promotional end before, but I'm excited," Sorrentino explained. "This is the greatest country in the world and we're going to help get an American heavyweight champion to rule the roost again." Elbaum said he has had discussions with several possible venues, including some casinos in Atlantic City and Las Vegas, Turning Stone and Madison Square Garden, and that he's close to making a television deal. He also noted that 12 other heavyweights are in the running for the remaining two spots in the field, plus one reserve fighter, and $25,000 of the TGAHBO champion's purse will be donated to the winner's charity of choice. Also attending the press conference was Las Vegas legend Bill Krachenberger, who will set tournament odds on the individual fighters, as well as for all TGAHBO fights, to be offered at several Nevada sports books. The fighter demonstrating the most "heart" in tournament fights, excluding the TGAHBO champion, will be awarded the Gennaro Pellegrini Jr. Award. Pellegrini, a member of the U.S. Army National Guard, had a dream to fight at the famed Blue Horizon before being shipped out to Iraq for duty. Elbaum made that happen in 2004 but seven months later Pellegrini was killed in action.   (L-R) Devan Vargas, Jason Estrada, Daniel Martz, Joey Abell and Alonzo Butler   Fighter Press Conference Quotes Joey Abell: "I want to thank everyone for getting me involved in this tournament with world-class athletes. I plan to win the tournament by putting everything into it." Alonzo Butler: "I've been given a great opportunity to be in this heavyweight tournament. I'm ready to get it on and then bring the world heavyweight championship back to the United States." Emmanuel Nwodo: "I'm so glad I'm in the tournament and can't wait. This is something new in the heavyweight division. It's awesome! We'll all show our best. This is an opportunity to prove ourselves and I'm proud to be part of it." Jason Estrada: "I appreciate being in this tournament. Good luck to everybody else....but not as much as me. I'm working hard in training and I expect the winner to be me." Devan Vargas: "I'm very excited about this tournament. These fighters will be out to prove themselves, unlike the top heavyweights who won't fight us and are protected by their promoters. One of us will be the next heavyweight champion." Daniel Martz: "I don't have as much experience as these other guys. They have a lot more fights than me, but this is a great opportunity to prove that I belong here."

Estrada wins fourth straight fight; KOs Brown in 5th round

'BIG THINGS'  RESULTS FROM PROVIDENCE

PROVIDENCE (November 10, 2012) -- 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (20-4, 6 KOs) won his fourth straight fight Saturday night with a fifth-round knockout of veteran heavyweight Galen "Bad Boy" Brown (38-21-1, 23 KOs) at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Estrada-Brown was the main event on the "Big Things" card, presented by Big Six Promotions. Estrada continued displaying improved punching power, dropping Brown in the fifth, and then finishing him off with a series of stiff punches until the referee halted the action. "I wanted to get that knockout," Estrada explained why he boxed less than normal. "I need knockouts. I've been sitting down more on my punches like my pops (father/trainer Roland Estrada) has been saying. I put the pressure on him. He was sticking his tongue out and doing other stuff like that, but I banged his body and then caught him. He was trying to hold my head down at the end when I caught him with some good shots. I'm not sure what's next. There's some talk going on and hopefully it'll be a big fight." Local light welterweight Diego "Lobo" Pereira (8-0-1, 4 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact, knocking out a game Bryan "The Brick" Abraham (6-15-2, 6 KOs) in the sixth round of the co-feature. Fighting for the first time in two years, Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza (5-1-1, 3 KOs) outworked Kevin Franklin (4-6, 1 KO) for a win by four-round decision. In a battle of unbeaten light welterweights, Gabriel Deluc (7-0, 1 KO) won every round against Jair Ramos (3-1-1, 2 KOs) for a unanimous six-round decision. World Series of Boxing graduate Russell "The Haitian Sensation" Lamour (1-0) needed only 62 seconds to stop John Downey (0-2). Welterweights "Steamin'" Josh Beeman and Carlos Hernandez fought to four-round majority draw. Heavyweight Julian Pollard was impressive in his professional debut, recording a devastating knocking of Johnnie Davis (1-3-1) in the second round. In a battle between two-debuting Providence middleweights, K.J. Harrison-Lombardi won a unanimous four-round decision over Pubilo Pena. Former Irish National amateur champion Michael McLaughlin (3-1-1), now fighting out of Boston, stopped Robert Brando-Hunt (0-3) in the third round. OFFICIAL RESULTS (winners listed first each fight) HEAVYWEIGHTS: Jason Estrada (20-4, 6 KOs), Providence, RI   243 lbs. WTKO5 (1:21) Galen Brown (38-21-1, 23 KOs), Saint Louis, MO   220 lbs. Jesse Barboza (5-1-1, 3 KOs), Hyannis, MA   239 lbs. WDEC4 (40-36, 39-37, 39-37) Kevin Franklin (4-6, 1 KO), Charleston, WV   230 lbs. Julian Pollard (1-0, 1 KO), Bridgewater, MA   243 ½ lbs. WKO2 (1:22) Johnnie Davis (1-3-1), Niagara Falls, NY   242 lbs. CRUISERWEIGHTS: Russell Lamour (1-0, 1 KO), Portland, ME   175 lbs WTKO1 (1:02) John Downey (0-1), Spencer, MA   182 lbs. SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS: K.J. Harrison-Lombardi (1-0), Providence, MA   167 lbs. WDEC4 (38-36, 38-36, 38-36) Pubilo Pena (0-1), Providence, RI   167 lbs. WELTERWEIGHTS: Michael McLaughlin (3-1-1), Boston, MA   147 ½ lbs. WTKO3 (2:37) Robert Brando-Hunt (0-3), Hyannis, MA   148 lbs. LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS: Diego Pereira (8-0-1, 4 KOs), Pawtucket, RI   142 lbs. WTKO6 (2:40) Brian Abraham (6-15-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY   142 lbs. Gabriel Deluc (7-0, 1 KO), Boston, MA   140 lbs. WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 60-54) Jair Ramos (3-1-1, 2 KOs), Waterbury, CT   141 lbs. Carlos Hernandez (3-2-1, 2 KOs), Bridgeport, CT   139 lbs. Draw4 (38-38, 38-38, 39-37) Josh Beeman (4-11-4, 2 KOs), Providence, RI   139 lbs.

'BIG THINGS' FACT SHEET

WHAT:             "Big Things" Professional Boxing Show WHEN:             Saturday, November 10, 2012                         WHO:               Main Event (8) Heavyweights Jason "Big Six" Estrada (19-4, 5 KOs), 2004 U.S. Olympian, Providence, RI Galen "Bad Boy" Brown (38-20-1, 23 KOs), Saint Louis, MO Co-Feature (6) - Light Welterweights Diego Pereira (7-0-1, 3 KOs), Pawtucket, RI Brian "The Brick" Abraham (6-14-2, 6 KOs), Schenectady, NY Heavyweights (6) Jesse Barboza (4-1-1, 3 KOs), Hyannis, MA Kevin Franklin (4-5, 1 KO), Charleston, WV Light Welterweights (6) Jair Ramos (3-0-1, 2 KOs), Waterbury, CT Gabriel Deluc (6-0, 1 KO), Boston, MA Light Heavyweights (4) Paul Gonsalves (4-2, 2 KOs), Hyannis, MA Ahmad Mickens (1-2-1), Stamford, CT Light Welterweights (4) Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman (4-11-3, 2 KOs), Providence, RI Carlos Hernandez (3-2, 2 KOs), Bridgeport, CT Middleweights (4) Russell Lamour (pro debut), Portland, ME Issa Coulibaly (0-3), Washington D.C. Middleweights (4) Kevin Harrison (pro debut), Providence, MA Pubilo Pena (pro debut), Providence, RI Welterweights (4) Michael McLaughlin (2-1-1), Boston, MA Robert Hunt (0-2), Hyannis, MA Heavyweights (4) Julian Pollard (pro debut), Bridgewater, MA Johnnie Davis (1-2-1), Niagara Falls, NY (All fights & fighters subject to change) WHERE:           Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI PROMOTER:   Big Six Entertainment INFORMATION: www.bigsixentertainment.com DOORS OPEN: 6:00 p.m. ET     FIRST BOUT: 7 p.m. ET TICKETS: $40.00, $60.00 and $100.00 and available to purchase at the Rhode Island Convention Center box office. REMINDER: The official weigh-in will be held TOMORROW (Friday, Nov. 9, 2012) at Louie's Tavern, 597 Douglas Ave. in Providence, RI, starting at approximately 3:30 p.m. ET.

World Series of Boxing's Russell Lamour turning pro

Jason Estrada Headlines Sat. night's 'Big Things' show in Providence

PROVIDENCE (November 7, 2012) - World Series of Boxing "graduate" Russell Lamour, a Haitian-American fighting out of Portland, Maine, makes his long awaited professional debut this Saturday night on the "Big Things" undercard at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence "Big Things," presented by Big Six Entertainment, is headlined by an eight-round heavyweight bout between hometown favorite and 2004 U.S. Olympian, Jason "Big Six" Estrada (19-4, 5 KOs), and veteran heavyweight Galen "Bad Boy" Brown(38-20-1, 23 KOs). Lamour was a member of the Los Angeles Matadors of the semi-professional World Series of Boxing (WSB), which allowed top amateurs to compete in a pro-style format against international teams while retaining their amateur status. Lamour was ranked as the No. 1 American middleweight, as well as No. 4 in the world, in the WSB. A five-time New England Golden Gloves champion, Lamour captured a silver medal at the 2005 Ringside World Championships, bronze medal at the 2009 USA Boxing Championships, and finished his amateur career 79-16 record. In his pro debut, Lamour squares-off against Issa Coulibaly (0-3), of Washington D.C., in a four-round fight on Saturday night/ Unbeaten Pawtucket (RI) light welterweight Diego Periera (7-0-1, 2 KOs) meets a much more experienced Bryan "The Brick" Abraham (6-14-2, 6 KOs) in the six-round co-feature. Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza (4-1-1, 3 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in two years, facing Kevin Franklin (4-5, 1 KO) in a six-round match. All eyes will be focused on a six-rounder between a pair of 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 heavyweightPaul Gonsalves (4-2, 3 KOs) vs. Ahmad Mickens (1-2-1), Providence light welterweight Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman (4-11-3, 2 KOs) vs. Carlos Hernandez(3-2, 2 KOs), former Irish National amateur champion Michael McLaughlin (2-1-1), fighting out of Boston, vs. Hyannis welterweight Robert Hunt (0-2), Providence middleweights Kevin Harrison and Pubilo Pena make their pro debuts fighting each other, and Springfield (MA) super middleweight Reinaldo Graceski (2-0) vs. 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.

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.

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason 'Big Six' Estrada Ready and on call for big shot

Headlines Nov. 10 in Providence

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada PROVIDENCE (October 26, 2012) - Thirty-one-year-old Jason "Big Six" Estrada (19-4, 5 KOs) has been patiently waiting the past two years for his last shot at the big-time. The 2004 U.S. Olympian, fighting out of Providence, is preparing to headline the November 10th "Big Things" card at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Estrada fights veteran Galen "Bad Boy" Brown (38-20-1, 23 KOs) in the eight-round main event, presented by Big Six Promotions, on the "Big Things" show featuring many of New England's favorite boxers. Estrada has won his last three fights against Alex Gonzales, Dominique Alexander and Joseph Rabotte, while the battle-tested Brown has fought former world champion Hasim Rahman, world title challenger Mariusz Wach, and former Russian titlist Andrey Fedosov. "I'm trying to work my way back into position for a big fight," Estrada explained. "It's a   lot better staying active instead of just training, which gets boring after a while. I'm hoping to get a call if an opponent falls out in a big fight or if somebody hears my name and he wants a challenge. I'm staying busy. I'm not in a situation where I can call the shots. Guys today pick their opponents, waiting to get a fight against one of the Klitschko brothers." Today, Estrada is much different from the highly-decorated U.S. amateur boxer who turned professional nearly eight years ago. He has changed his style back to the way it was when he was boxing in the Junior Olympics, plus he's healthier than he's been at any time since his amateur days. "I sat down with my father (and head trainer Roland Estrada) and we changed my style a lot, back to what it was when I was fighting in the JO's," Estrada said. "When computer scoring came to the amateurs, I had to win points and did that by boxing. It was easy but that style doesn't work in the pros. I made a transition the past two years to sit on my punches and hurt guys. It just took a little time to get there. Everything was new for me when I turned pro. "I'm healthy now, too. Fighting as a pro, my body hurt all the time. I had elbow, foot and other issues that are all cleared up. I've become more patient, picking my shots better. I learned that boxing is a marathon, not a sprint, and I'm smarter today. I'm only fighting eight, 10 and 12 round fights now. "I'm not fighting past 35, so the clock's ticking, faster and faster. I'm waiting for my opportunity. It has to come before long. I've been working two years like this, staying busy and ready. Once I get that chance, I'm going to snatch it. I've become a professional fighter." Unbeaten Pawtucket (RI) junior welterweight Diego Periera (7-0-1, 2 KOs) faces veteran Bryan "The Brick" Abraham (6-14-2, 6 KOs) in the six-round co-feature. A solid six-round bout has been added to the card matching a pair of unbeaten junior welterweights, Gabriel Deluc (6-0, 1 KO), of Boston, and Waterbury's (CT) Jair Ramos (3-0-1, 2 KOs). Scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Providence junior welterweight Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman (4-11-3, 2 KOs) vs. Carlos Hernandez(3-2, 2 KOs), Hyannis (MA) heavyweight Jesse Barbosa (4-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. TBA, Hyannis light heavyweight Paul Gonsalves (4-2, 3 KOs) vs. Ahmad Mickens (1-2-1), former Irish National amateur champion Michael McLaughlin (2-1-1), fighting out of Boston, vs. 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) vs. Michael Mitchell (0-1), and Portland, Maine middleweight Russell Lamour in his pro debut vs. TBA. All fights and fighters 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.

Past Olympians Jason 'Big Six' Estrada & Robert Alfonso in action Nov. 10 in Providence

Presents BIG THINGS Featuring 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada Nov. 10, 2012 ● R. I. Convention Center ● Providence, RI

2008 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada PROVIDENCE (October 16, 2012) -- "Big Things" features a pair of highly-decorated heavyweights, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (19-4, 5 KOs) and 2008 Cuban Olympian Robert Alfonso in his pro debut, on November 10 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Longtime Providence favorite Estrada faces veteran Galen "Bad Boy" Brown (38-20-1, 23 KOs) in the eight-round main event. Estrada has won his last three fights against Alex Gonzales, Dominique Alexander and Joseph Rabotte. Brown has been against former world champion Hasim Rahman, world title challenger Mariusz Wach, and former Russian titlist Andrey Fedosov. "We're very happy to cap our first year as a promotional company with the 'Big Things' card on November 10th," Big Six Entertainments president Artie DePinho said. "We've brought back entertaining, competitive boxing to Providence. Jason is getting closer and closer to a big fight. He's making some noise in the heavyweight division. Jason has developed into a more complete fighter, showing improved power that complements his great boxing skills. Alfonso's pro debut, the return of top prospect Toka Kahn-Clary, and an undercard made up of fan favorites complete a solid top-to-bottom card." The 25-year-old Alfonso is a 6' 4", 220-pound 2007 & 2008 Cuban National champion, who captured gold medals at the 2008 AIBA World Cup and 2009 Pan-American Games. He fights an opponent to be determined soon in a four-rounder.                     Also fighting on the "Big Things" card against opponents to be determined are Top Ranked-signed Pawtucket (RI) lightweight Clary (2-0, 2 KOs), a 2010 National Golden Gloves champion, in a four-round bout, as well as unbeaten Pawtucket (RI) welterweight Diego Periera (7-0-1, 2 KOs) in the six-round co-feature. Scheduled to fight on the undercard in four-round bouts are Providence welterweight Josh "Bam Bam" Beeman (4-11-3, 2 KOs) vs. Robert Hunt (0-2), of Hyannis (MA), Hyannis heavyweight Jesse Barbosa (4-1-1, 3 KOs) vs. TBA, Hyannis light heavyweight Paul Gonsalves (4-2, 3 KOs), of Harwich (MA), vs. Ahmad Mickens(1-2-1), former Irish National amateur champion Michael McLaughlin (2-1-1), fighting out of Boston, vs. TBA, Providence middleweights Kevin Harrison and Pubilo Pena make their pro debuts against each other, and Springfield super middleweight Reinaldo Graceski (2-0) vs. Michael Mitchell (0-1). 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.

FRANKLIN LAWRENCE TO BATTLE DOMINICK GUINN ON OCTOBER 27TH IN COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA LIVE ON WEALTHTV

COMMERCE, CA (October 4, 2012)—On Saturday night October 27^th, boxing comes to the beautiful Commerce Hotel Casino in Commerce, California for a night of world class professional boxing.

The show is presented by Top Marquee Promotions and Commerce Hotel & Casino and will be broadcast live all over the United States by WealthTV.

In the main event, Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence will face the experienced Dominick Guinn in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.

Lawrence, 18-2-2 with thirteen knokouts of Indianapolis, Indiana is the hottest Heavyweight in the country as he has won six straight bouts via knockout and hasn’t lost in over three years.

In this run of stoppages, Lawrence has defeated contenders Lance Whitaker (35-6-1), former U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada (16-3); Jason Gavern to win the WBC Caribbean championship and in his last bout he scored a seventh round stoppage over Homero Fonseca on September 8^th as part of the Andre Ward – Chad Dawson undercard in Oakland.

Guinn of Houston, Texas via Hot Springs, Arkansas has a record of 34-9-1 with twenty-three knockouts has faced just about every notable Heavyweight in the past decade.

Guinn won his first twenty-four bouts and with wins over former world title challenger Michael Grant & Duncan Dokawari (22-1), Guinn was universally recognized as the top American Heavyweight. Guinn suffered his first defeat to former world title challenger Monte Barrett and has also faced former world champions James Toney & Sergei Liakhovich as well as former world title challengers Eddie Chambers and Tony Thompson.

Guinn has victories over former world title challengers Phil Jackson and Audley Harrison and has also beaten contenders Jean Francois-Bergeron (27-1) and Jonnie White (21-0). Guinn Is coming off a first round knockout over Stacy Frazier on June 8^th.

There will be a pre-sale for tickets at Casino Services Desk located on the main floor.

Seeing action in the ten round co-feature will be undefeated Jr. Welterweight Samuel Kotey Neequaye of the boxing rich area of Accra, Ghana.

Kotey has a record of 18-0 with fourteen knockouts and made a splash in his American debut when he scored a decisive ten round unanimous decision over Federico Flores Jr. on September 22^nd in Verona, New York.

Also seeing action in a six round bout will be former amateur standout Jr. Lightweight, Omar Douglas (6-0, 4 KO’s) of Wilmington, Delaware and the ladies of SoCal Bantamweight’s  Cassie Trost (1-1) and Selene Roman squaring off in a four round Bantamweight bout.

“We are proud to present a heavyweight fight of this caliber with our partners at Top Marquee Promotions, says John Griffo Business Development Director of Commerce Casino, our ballroom is a great venue there is not a bad seat in the house. With a Heavyweight Championship for Lawrence or Guinn card plus a group and Neequay on the of talented local fighters this event will rock LA.”, said Gloria Hammelef of the Commerce Casino

Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com, www.commercecasino.com and range from $45-$200

ABOUT COMMERCE CASINO

Commerce Casino—the largest poker casino in the world—has nearly every form of poker: Texas Hold 'em, 7-Card Stud, Omaha, Pot Limit, Mexican Poker, Pineapple, Draw, Low-Ball and many others. Other table games offered include Baccarat and EZ Baccarat—with the most tables in the West—Pai Gow, Pai Gow Tiles, Blackjack and more. Amenities include a Crowne Plaza Hotel, full-service spa, choice restaurants and a convenient location near Rodeo Drive, Disneyland and the great Los Angeles nightlife. Commerce Casino is home to the $20 million Los Angeles Poker Classic, and horseracing fans can enjoy off-track betting action at the Commerce Casino Racebook. 2

Commerce Casino is located at 6131 East Telegraph Rd., Commerce, CA 90040, just off the Santa Ana (5) Freeway at the Washington Boulevard Exit. For more information, visit www.commercecasino.com or call 323.721.2100.