"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."

McCreedy & Traietti win in Beantown

Presents ROYALE RUMBLE Nov. 23, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston,Mass.

RESULTS FROM BOSTON  BOSTON (Nov. 23, 2013) - Big Six Entertainment closed its 2013 season on a strong note, featuring its best top-to-bottom card of the year, tonight at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy). In the main event on "Royale Rumble," presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions, "Irish" Joey McCreedy (17-6-2, 6 KOs) won a unanimous six-round decision over Steven "Too Sharpshooter" Tyner (3-13-2, 2 KOs) McCreedy, fighting out of the same hometown as "Irish" Micky Ward (Lowell, Mass.) and his trainer Dicky Eklund, plans to fight as a super middleweight in 2014. Joey McCreedy (R) attacks Steven Tyner (photo by Emily Harney / Big Six Entertainment)  Irag War veteran Chris Traietti (14-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Quincy, decked Randy "The Rattler" Campbell (3-10, 2 KOs) in the second round.  Campbell's corner stopped the fight when the Ohio fighter was unable to continue after three rounds.  Traietti, who notched his fifth straight victory, defeated Campbell 2 ½ years ago by way of a six-round majority decision.     Chris Traietti (L) unloads on Randy Campbell (Photo by Emily Harney / Big Six Entertainment)  Lawrence (MA) heavyweight prospect Alexis Santos (12-0, 10 KOs) fought six rounds for the first time in his professional career, winning a unanimous decision over veteran Kevin Franklin (4-8, 1 KO). Santos had stopped his previous eight opponents. The game Franklin has been stopped only once, by undefeated contender Bryant Jennings. Brockton welterweight (MA) Antonio Chaves Fernandez (4-13-2) upset Stoneham (MA)  Greg Vendetti (4-1-1, 2 KOs) by way of a majority six-round decision in a rematch of their four-round draw this past July at the same venue. In a battle of former world title challengers, Marshfield (MA) junior middleweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (10-2-1, 1 KO) and "Notorious" Nicole Woods (11-2-3, 3 KOs) fought to a six-round majority draw. Lynn (MA) welterweight "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (3-0, 2 KOs), a 2012 National PAL champion, outclassed Oscar Diaz, of Hartford, en route to an impressive win by first-round technical knockout.  Ellis dropped Diaz four times, the last resulting in the referee halting the fight.      Complete Results (winners listed first) HEAVYWEIGHTS          Alexis Santos (12-0, 10 KOs), Lawrence, MA WDEC6 (60-53, 60-53, 59-55) Kevin Franklin (4-8, 1 KO), Charleston, WV   CRUISERWEIGHTS: Chris Traietti (15-3, 11 KOs), Quincy, MA   WTKO3 (3:00) Randy Campbell (3-11, 2 KOs), Bowerston, OH   LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS: Joey McCreedy(15-6-2, 6 KOs), Lowell, MA   174 lbs. WDEC6 (60-54, 60-54, 59-55) Steven Tyner (3-13-2, 2 KOs), Akron, OH   WELTERWEIGHTS: Antonio Chaves Fernandez(4-13-2), Brockton, MA   WDEC6 (59-55, 58-56, 55-59) Greg Vendetti(4-1-1, 2 KOs), Stoneham, MA   FEMALE WELTERWEIGHTS: Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes(10-2-1, 1 KO), Marshfield, MA   D6 (57-57, 57-57, 56-58) Nicole Woods(11-12-3, 3 KOs), Stone Mountain, WV   LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS: Rashidi Ellis(3-0, 2 KOs), Lynn, MA WTKO1 (2:16)  Oscar Diaz(0-2), Hartford, CT Judges: John Madfis, Leo Gerstel and Ken Volovick. Referees:  Carmelo Oquendo (rounds 2,4 & 6) and Jack Morrell (rounds 1, 3 & 5)

McCreedy & Traietti fighting on 'Royale Rumble' In potential prelude to rematch

November 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston

PROVIDENCE (Nov. 14, 2013) - Two of New England's best and most popular boxers, "Irish" Joey McCreedy and Chris Traietti, will be fighting in the main event and co-feature, respectively, on the "Royale Rumble" card, presented by Big Six Entertainment, November 23 on a special Saturday afternoon card (5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy). McCreedy won a six-round split decision over Traietti back on January 1, 2008 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.  Their separate Nov. 23rd fights may serve as a prelude to a possible rematch in 2014, although both fighters soon plan to move down in weight classes, McCreedy to super middleweight and Traietti to light heavyweight.  They could, however, agree to meet at an agreeable catch-weight in what would be a major New England showdown. McCreedy (14-6-2, 6 KOs), fighting out of the same hometown as "Irish" Micky Ward (Lowell, Mass.) and his trainer Dicky Eklund, takes on Nigerian light heavyweight Dennis Ogboo (7-7, 6 KOs) in the six-round headliner Irag War veteran Traietti (14-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Quincy, meets Randy "The Rattler" Campbell (3-10, 2 KOs), in the eight-round co-feature.  Traietti defeated Campbell 2 ½ years ago by way of a six-round majority decision.  Undefeated Lawrence (MA) heavyweight prospect Alexis Santos (11-0, 10 KOs) faces veteran Kevin Franklin (4-7, 1 KO) in a six-fight, while Lynn (MA) welterweight "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO) squares off with Oscar Diaz (0-2) in a four-rounder. Also fighting in a rematch 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 four-round draw this past July at the same venue. Marshfield (MA) junior middleweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (10-2, 1 KO) takes on "Notorious" Nicole Woods (11-2-2, 3 KOs) in a six-round battle of former world title challengers. 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.

'Irish' Joey McCreedy fighting for Breast Cancer Awareness on 'Royale Rumble' November 23 at The Royale Nightclub Boston

Presents ROYALE RUMBLE Nov. 23, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston,Mass.

For Immediate Release     Trainer Dicky Eklund (L) and "Irish" Joey McCreedy PROVIDENCE (Nov. 7, 2013) - Popular New England fighter "Irish" Joey McCreedy will be fighting for Breast Cancer Awareness in the main event on "Royale Rumble," presented by Big Six Entertainment, November 23 on a special Saturday afternoon card (5 p.m. ET start) at The Royale Nightclub Boston (formerly The Roxy). McCreedy (14-6-2, 6 KOs), fighting out of the same hometown as "Irish" Micky Ward (Lowell, Mass.), is trained by Ward's brother, Dicky Eklund.  His opponent in the six-round bout is Nigerian light heavyweight Dennis Ogboo (7-7, 6 KOs), who lives in Lexington, Kentucky. McCreedy has dedicated his Nov. 23rd fight to Dianne Levasseur, the mother of his close friend, who passed away last year with breast cancer.  The 28-year-old McCreedy will wear pink ribbons on his shorts. "I was supposed to fight last month (Breast Cancer Awareness Month) in Rhode Island," McCreedy explained, "but that fight was canceled so I'm dedicating this fight to Dianne. I want women with breast cancer to know they're not fighting alone.  We may fight in the ring, but these women are the real warriors.  They're fighting for their lives.  They aren't alone in their fight to survive; we have their backs.  Cancer effects everybody - friends and family - and I just want breast cancer victims to know we care." McCreedy hasn't fought since this past St. Patrick's Day, when he won a unanimous eight-round decision over Michael Walchuk.   He claims this will be his last fight as a light heavyweight. "After this fight I want to tackle the top super middleweights," McCreedy said.  "I've been known to party after a fight and put on weight.  I'm getting a little older and I'm already on weight.  I has my fight canceled last month but stayed focused and in the gym. I ran a lot and the weight came off easier since I rededicated myself to training. I'm already on weight.  I'm a free promotional free agent and Jerry Simpson is my new manager.  I want to stay active." In the eight-round co-feature, Irag War veteran Chris Traietti (14-3, 10 KOs), fighting out of nearby Quincy, meets Randy "The Rattler" Campbell (3-10, 2 KOs), of Charleston (WV) in a rematch of a fight 2 ½ years ago, in which Traietti won a six-round majority decision.   Undefeated Lawrence heavyweight Alexis Santos (11-0, 10 KOs) puts his perfect record on the line against Ohioan veteran Kevin Franklin (4-7, 1 KO) in a six-rounder. Lynn welterweight "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO) faces Hartford's (CT) Oscar Diaz (0-2) in a four-round fight. 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 four-round draw this past July at the same venue. Marshfield (MA) junior middleweight Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes (10-2, 1 KO) and "Notorious" Nicole Woods (11-2-2, 3 KOs), from Stone Mountain, Georgia, will meet in a battle of former world title challengers in a six-round bout. 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.

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.

McLaughlin & Hutchinson Victorious At Irish Cultural Center

BOXING EVENT UNDER THE TENT Oct. 26, 2013 ● Irish Cultural Centre, Canton, MA

RESULTS FROM CANTON, MASS. CANTON, Mass. (October 26, 2013) -- Irish southpaw Michael "Donegal Dynamite" McLaughlin (6-1-1, 3 KO) and middleweight  Sergio Cabrera engaged in a wild, back-and-forth main event on today's "Boxing Event Under The Tent" card, at the Irish Cultural Centre in Canton, Massachusetts. "Boxing Event Under The Tent" was presented by Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.   Ireland-native McLaughlin, who lives and fights out of Dorchester (MA), won his fourth straight fight bit it was farm from easy.  McLaughlin decked the Cabrera in the third, but McLaughlin was dropped twice in the fourth, barely avoiding the referee's stoppage.  McLaughlin finished strong to win, however, to win on all three judges' scorecards by identical scores of 57-54.   Irish junior middleweight John "Buncrana Banger" Hutchinson remained unbeaten (5-0-2, 1 KO), winning a unanimous four-round decision over Robert "Flying Hawk" Brando-Hunt in rematch from this past July that ended in a 'no contest' when Brando-Hunt was cut over the eye from an unintentional head-butt. Local favorite Gerald "The Artist" Schifone (2-0, 1 KOs), fighting out of nearby Stoughton, stole the show, unleashing a barrage of unanswered bombs on pro-debuting Wayne Harnoise,  until referee Paul Casey halted the bout late in the opening round. Harnoise, who had been dropped but beat the count, was in no condition to resume fighting. Heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (2-0-1, 2 KOs) remained undefeated, winning the battle of Dorchester (district of Boston) when Boston police officer Tyrone "Lock 'Em Up" Smith was unable to continue fighting after two rounds. Providence super middleweight K.J. "Canine" Harrison-Lombardi (3-0-1, 1 KO) pitched a shutout, winning all four rounds against Brockton's pro-debuting Lionel "Boogz" Young. Complete Results (winners listed first) HEAVYWEIGHTS Donnie Palmer (2-0-1, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA WRTD2 (3:00) Tyrone Smith (5-8-2, 2 KOs), Dorchester, MA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS K.J. Harrison-Palmer (3-0-1, 1 KO), Providence, RI WDEC4 (40-36-40-36, 40-35) Lionel Young (0-1), Brockton, MA MIDDLEWEIGHTS Michael McLaughlin (6-1-1, 3 KOs), Dorchester, MA WDEC6 (57-54, 57-54, 57-54) Sergio Cabrera (0-2), Somerville, MA Gerald Schifone (2-0, 1 KOs), Stoughton, MA WTKO1 (2:40) Wayne Harnoise (0-1), Worcester, MA JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS John Hutchinson (5-0-2, 1 KO), Dorchester, MA WDEC4 (40-36, 40-36, 40-36) Robert Brando-Hunt (0-4), Hyannis, MA

Irish imports McLaughlin & Hutchinson showcased Oct. 26 @ Irish Cultural Centre

PROVIDENCE (October 17, 2013) - Irish-born boxers who have relocated in the Boston area have included Stevie Collins and Kevin McBride.  A pair of relatively new Bostonians from Ireland, prospects Michael McLaughlin and John "Bancara Banger" Hutchinson, are following in their footsteps.

Collins, of course, became a world middleweight and super middleweight champion and McBride is best known as the Irishman who knocked out "Iron" Mike Tyson into retirement.  McLaughlin and Hutchinson may never match their fellow country-men's accomplishments, but they will be showcased October 26 on a special Saturdayafternoon (2 p.m. / ET start) "Boxing Event Under The Tent" card, presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.

The Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located just outside of Boston in Canton (MA), will be hosting its first professional boxing event, headlined by unbeaten welterweight Diego Periera (8-0-1, 6 KOs), of Providence, and Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (11-19-3, 2 KOs) in the eight-round main event.

McLaughlin (4-0-2, 1 KO), a junior middleweight from Donegal, and middleweight Bancara's Hutchinson (4-0-2, 1 KO) will be fighting in against, respectively, Sergio Carera (0-1), of Somerville (MA), and Hyannis' (MA) Robert Hunt (0-3).

Also slated to be fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie Carita (6-1, 6 KOs) vs. Brockton's Houston Crayton (1-5), local favorite Gerard Schifone (1-0), of nearby Stoughton, vs. Somerville's pro-debuting light middleweight Lucas Cruz, Dorchester heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (1-0-1, 1 KOs) vs. Lawrence's (MA) pro-debuting Chyan Vasquez, Providence light middleweight Pubilo Pena (1-1, 1 KO) vs. Worcester's (MA) pro-debuting Wayne Harnoise, and 2012 National PAL champion "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO), of Lynn (MA), vs. TBA.  

All fighters are subject to change.

Tickets are priced at $100.00 and $40.00 and available to purchase by calling617.312.5059 or at the Irish Culture Centre.

Doors open at 1:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 2:00 p.m.   For more information please visit www.irishculture.org.

First pro boxing card at Irish Cultural Centre Oct. 26 outside of Boston in Canton, Mass.

Presents BOXING EVENT UNDER THE TENT Oct. 26, 2013 ● Irish Cultural Centre, Canton, MA

PROVIDENCE (October 11, 2013) - Irish eyes will be smilin' October 26 as the Irish Cultural Centre of New England, located just outside of Boston in Canton (MA), hosts its first professional boxing event - "Boxing Event Under The Tent" - on a specialSaturday afternoon (2 p.m. / ET start) card, presented by Big Six Entertainment in association with Danny Kelly Promotions.   "We're delighted to be promoting the first professional boxing show at the Irish Cultural Center," Big Six Entertainment president Artie DePinho said.  "The Irish love a good fight and we have some good Irish prospects fighting on our card.  Big Six Entertainment is committed to bringing entertaining shows and action fighters to New England boxing fans."   Providence (RI) light welterweight Diego Periera (8-0-1, 6 KOs) puts his unbeaten record on the line against Norwalk (CT) veteran Shaka Moore (11-19-3, 2 KOs) in the eight-round main event.   A pair of popular Irish imports now living in Boston, welterweight Michael McLaughlin (4-0-2, 1 KO) and middleweight John "Bancara Banger" Hutchinson (4-0-2, 1 KO) fight in separate six-round bouts against opponents to soon be determined.   Also slated to be fighting on the undercard in four-round matches are Pembroke (MA) cruiserweight Vinnie Carita (6-1, 6 KOs) vs. Brockton's Houston Crayton (1-5), local favorite Gerard Schifone (1-0), of nearby Stoughton, vs. TBA, Dorchester heavyweight Donnie "The Big Nasty" Palmer (1-0-1, 1 KOs) vs. Lawrence's (MA) pro-debuting Chyan Vasquez, Providence light middleweight Pubilo Pena (1-1, 1 KO) vs. TBA, and 2012 National PAL champion "Speedy" Rashidi Ellis (2-0, 1 KO), of Lynn (MA), vs. TBA.     All fighters are subject to change.   Tickets are priced at $100.00 and $40.00 and available to purchase by calling617.312.5059 or at the Irish Culture Centre.   Doors open at 1:00 p.m. ET with the first bout scheduled for 2:00 p.m.   For more information please visit www.irishculture.org.