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.