Bobby Harris going into CES
Ring of Honor “February Frenzy,” Feb. 6 at Twin River
Event Center
January 22, 2009
PROVIDENCE (January 22, 2009) – Former
4-time U.S. national amateur champion Bobby Harris will be inducted into
the prestigious CES Ring of Honor, Classic Entertainment and Sports,
Inc. president Jimmy Burchfield announced, during a special “February
Frenzy” card ceremony February 6 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln,
Rhode Island.
The 8-round main event features Providence’s former USNBC and IBF
Intercontinental champion light heavyweight Joey “The KO Kid” Spina
(23-1-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBO and No. 15 by the WBC.
In the 8-round co-feature, Providence favorite Bobo “The Bull” Starnino
(9-4-2, 2 KOs) meets “Irish” Joey McCreedy (9-2-1, 5 KOs), of Lowell
(MA), in a rematch of a draw they fought to last year, for the vacant
Eastern Boxing Association (EBA) super middleweight title.
Harris reached the 1992 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs and captured a gold medal
at the 1993 National Golden Gloves Tournament. The Worcester (MA)
resident went on to a 20-2-1 (13) pro record as a heavyweight and last
fought in 1999.
Burchfield established the CES Ring of Honor in 2005 in order to pay
respect to inductees for their special achievements and contributions to
New England boxing. CES Ring of Honor inductees include Rocky Marciano,
Vinny Paz, Micky Ward, Marlon Starling, Jose Antonio Rivera, John Scully
Ray Oliveira, Gary Balletto and Demetrius Andrade.
“Bobby Harris stands for everything good about New England boxing,”
Burchfield said. “He was a great amateur prospect who lost only two of
23 pro fights. We excited about signing his brother, Adam, who will be
making his CES debut on February 7. There’s no better setting to honor
Bobby than on the same night as his brother’s CES debut.”
Worcester’s unbeaten cruiserweight Adam “The Hitman” Harris (10-0, 7
KOs), will have his brother, Bobby, in his corner for the first time as
a second in a 6-round fight against Philadelphia boxer David Williams
(5-2-1, 2 KOs).
Undefeated Pawtucket fighter Eddie “The Puerto Rican Sensation” Soto
(10-0, 4 KOs) face another Lowell native, Sean Eklund (6-2, 1 KO), who
will have his uncle and head trainer, “Irish” Micky Ward, in his corner
for their 6-round bout for the EBA New England lightweight belt.
Also on the undercard in 4-round bouts are U. of Connecticut graduate
Brian Macy (5-0, 2 KOs) vs. TBA; Providence junior welterweight Jesus
Caro (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. Olade “One Shot” Thomas (1-3, 0 KOs); Warwick (RI)
super middleweight Keith Kozlin (2-0, 1 KO) vs. Daren Graham (1-4, 1
KO); Worcester heavyweight Rashad Minor (1-0, 1 KO) in his CES debut vs.
Shawn McLean (2-4, 1 KO); Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland making
his pro debut vs. Kevin Varnadore (0-4).
Tickets for “February Frenzy” are priced at limited $25.00 SRO, $35.00,
$45.00 (Bronze), $65.00 (Silver), $100.00 (Gold) and limited $150.00
(Jimmy’s Platinum Club) and are available to purchase by calling CES
(401.724.2253/2254). Source/PR - Bob Trieger
