"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

GOLDEN BOY LIVE! RETURNS TO BOSTON

NABA SUPER FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPION LOGAN MCGUINNESS PUT HIS TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST MIKE OLIVER ON THURSDAY, JUNE 5 LIVE ON FOX SPORTS 1 AND FOX DEPORTES FROM THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN BOSTON TICKETS ON SALE NOW! BOSTON (April 14, 2014) - After an exciting night of fights in Boston on St. Patrick's Day, Golden Boy Promotions will return to this boxing rich town to team up with Murphy's Boxing U.S.A and Back East Promotions on Thursday, June 5 with a stacked card at the House of Blues featuring a title defense and a stellar lineup of New England's top prospects. In the 10-round Golden Boy Live! main event featured on FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes, Ontario, Canada's Logan McGuinness faces one of New England's finest, Mike "The Machine" Oliver, in a showdown for McGuinness' NABA Super Featherweight Title. Plus, unbeaten heavyweight Alexis Santos from Lawrence, Mass. looks to follow up his March 17 stoppage over Sylvester Barron with another big knockout against an opponent to be named in an eight-round bout. Also, in non-televised super middleweight action, Gary O'Sullivan and Mark Deluca will be featured in separate bouts, welterweight Rashidi Ellis and cruiserweight Chris Traietti will face opponents to be named in six-round and eight round bouts respectively.Vinnie Carita will face Boston police officer Tyrone Smith in a rematch following their exciting draw in March. Fighting out of Orangeville, Ontario, Canada, Logan McGuinness (20-0-1, 9 KOs) is a top Canadian prospect that expects to take his game to the next level in 2014. A professional since 2008, the 26-year-old won the NABA Championship at 126, 130 and 135 pounds. Now he expects to make a run for a world title shot but has to get past the tough Oliver first. Connecticut southpaw Mike "The Machine" Oliver (26-5-1, 8 KOs) has long thrilled fans in the New England area with his technical boxing skills and ring savvy. The Marine officer owns victories over the likes Gary Stark Jr., Al Seeger and former World Champions Mauricio "Pintoso" Pastrana and Cruz Carbajal. Now, the 34-year-old hopes to give McGuinness a boxing lesson on June 5. One of the best big men to emerge from New England since former Heavyweight World Champion John Ruiz, 24-year-old Alexis Santos (13-0, 11 KOs) looks to be on his way to big things in boxing's glamour division. A professional since 2009, Santos has ended six of his knockout victories in a single round and with his power and determination he is ready for whoever steps up to fight him. Cork, Ireland's Gary O'Sullivan (16-1, 10 KOs) got a late start in the professional game, but as an Irish and former WBO International Champion, he's making up for lost time in rapid-fire fashion as he hopes to follow in the footsteps of Steve Collins as a world titleholder. Quincy native Mark "The Italian Bazooka" DeLuca (9-0, 6 KOs) isn't just a promising up and comer, but a rising star as a trainer in the New England area as well. Owner of five wins in two rounds or less, the 26-year-old power puncher will be bringing the heat on June 5. Unbeaten in his first five professional bouts, Lynn's Rashidi Ellis (5-0, 3 KOs) is a 20-year-old phenom with "star" written all over him. Flashy, fast and powerful, Ellis makes every fight look like a main event showcase. Quincy's Chris Traietti (16-3, 12 KOs) is a veteran of the Iraq war and will showcase his fighting spirit in the ring on June 5. Winner of eight of his last nine bouts, with the only loss coming against former world title challenger Edwin Rodriguez, the popular 28-year-old is looking forward to performing for Boston fans once again. Twenty-nine-year-old Vinnie "Kid Sal" Carita (9-1-1, 9 KOs) is another fan favorite in the Boston area and with all nine of his professional wins coming by knockout, that's no surprise. Carita will be seeking to set the record straight when he faces Boston police officer Tyrone Smith (5-8-3, 2 KOs) as they face off for the second time in four months. Tickets, priced at $150 (reserved seating), $100 (reserved seating) and $45 (general admission) are on sale now and are available for purchase at the House of Blues Box Office, the Orpheum Theater box office or online at http://m.concerts.livenation.com/event/01004C389CC1B5BE,www.murphysboxingusa.com or www.backeastpromotions.com. McGuinness vs. Oliver, a 10-round bout for McGuinness' NABA Super Featherweight Title, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions, Murphy's Boxing U.S.A. and Back East Promotions and is sponsored by Corona, O'Reilly Auto Parts, Mohegan Sun and EchoStor. The House of Blues doors open at 5:00 p.m. ET and the first fight starts at 5:30 p.m. ET. The FOX Sports 1 and FOX Deportes broadcast airs live at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. For more information, visit www.goldenboypromotions.com, www.murphysboxingusa.com, follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/GoldenBoyBoxing, www.twitter.com/murphysboxing,www.twitter.com/HOBBoston, www.twitter.com/dropkickmurphys, www.twitter.com/kendkm, follow the conversation using #GoldenBoyLive, become a fan on Facebook at Golden Boy Facebook Page. Also, visit us on Instagram @GoldenBoyBoxing. For more information on FOX Sports 1 visit FOXSports.com and become a follower on @FOXSports1 and @FOXDeportes.

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.

RESULTS FROM BOSTON: Traietti stops Stanley in 6th

Presents THE ROXY HOMECOMING CELEBRATION July 27, 2013 ● The Royale Nightclub Boston ● Boston, MA

BOSTON (July 27, 2013) - Iraq War veteran Chris Traietti (14-3, 9 KOs) won his fourth straight fight, stopping an overmatched Dion Stanley (11-6, 7 KOs) in the main event on tonight's "The Roxy Homecoming Celebration" card, at The Royale Nightclub in Boston. "The Roxy Homecoming Celebration" was presented by Big Six Entertainment, in association with Danny Kelly Promotions and Cappiello Boxing. Traietti, fighting of Quincy (MA), pounded his Kansas City (MO) cruiserweight opponent from the opening bell until the fight ended in the sixth on a technical knockout, mixing  effective body punches and heavy shots to the head.  Stanley took a knee in the fifth after being hit with a left to the nose, and again in the sixth, after which the referee called off the fight. In a battle of unbeaten light welterweights, Puerto Rican-invader Jonathan Perez (5-0, 3 KOs) dropped Boston's Gabriel Duluc (8-1, 1 KO) right before the bell signaling the end the first round.  Duluc failed to beat the referee's count and Perez was awarded a knockout victory.  Duluc protested the outcome to no avail, claiming he stood at the nine count. For his second fight in a row, Irish welterweight John "Bancara Banger" Hutchinson's (3-0-2, 1 KO) fight ended in a technical draw.  The Dunegal, Ireland native, now fighting out of Boston, appeared to be well on his way to a win over Cape Cod fighter   Robert Brando-Hunt (0-3-1).  However, an unintentional head-butt near the end of the first round caused a cut over the right eye of Brando-Hunt.  On the advice of the ring physician, the fight was stopped at 59-seconds of the second round, resulting in a technical draw. Blue-chip welterweight prospect Rashidi "The Prince" Ellis (1-0), the 2012 National PAL Tournament champion, turned in a dazzling professional debut against 20-fight veteran "Steamin'" Josh Beeman, of Brockton.  The 19-year-old from nearby Lynn (MA) used his superior hand-and-foot speed to control a game Beeman en route to an impressive win by unanimous four-round decision. Crowd-pleasing Stoneham (MA) welterweight Greg Vendetti (3-0-1) dropped Brockton southpaw Antonio Chaves Fernandes (2-11-2) twice in the opening round but had to settle for a questionable four-round draw.   Providence super middleweight Pubilo "Ethan" Pena (1-1, 1 KO) won his first pro fight when his bout versus Jimmy Cappiello (4-4-2, 1 KO), of Somerville (MA), was halted after two rounds on the advice of the ring doctor due to a cut under Cappiello's right eye. Connecticut light heavyweight Joe Powers (1-1, 1 KOs) notched his first professional victory when his fight against previously undefeated Mical Weisberg (3-1, 2 KOs), of Stoughton (MA), was stopped after three rounds on the advice of the ring doctor due to a cut over Weisberg's left eye.   Complete Results CRUISERWEIGHTS)             Chris Traietti(14-3, 10 KOs), Quincy, MA           WTKO6 (1:11)         Dion Stanley(11-6, 7 KOs), Kansas City, MO   LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHTS Joe Powers (1-1), Groton, CT                             WTKO3 (3:00)         Mical Weisberg (3-1, 2 KOs), Stoughton, MA SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS Pubilio Pena (1-1), Providence, RI                         WTKO2 (3:00)        Jimmy Cappiello (4-4-2, 1 KO), Somerville, MA                                MIDDLEWEIGHTS John Hutchinson(3-0-2, 1 KO), Boston, MA              TD2 (:59)        Robert Brando-Hunt(0-3-`), Hyannis, MA   WELTERWEIGHTS               Rashidi Ellis (1-0), Lynn, MA         WDEC4 (40-36, 490-36, 39-37)    Josh Beeman (4-13-3, 2 KOs), Providence, RI Greg Vendetti (3-0-1, 2 KOs), Stoneham, MA D4 (40-36, 37-37, 37-38) Antonio Chaves Fernandes (2-11-2), Brockton, MA LIGHT WELTERWEIGHTS Jonathan Perez(5-0, 3 KOs), Moca, Puerto Rico    WKO1 (3:00)       Gabriel Duluc(8-0, 1 KO), Boston, MA                -30-