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Summer Heat - Weights from Mohegan Sun Arena

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 12, 2023 at 11:27

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UNCASVILLE, CT - Summer Heat 2023 nearly boiled over today after all of the fighters successfully made weight at Mohegan Sun Arena.

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Friday, August 11, 2023

Summer Heat 2023 Weights and Quotes from Uncasville, CT

UNCASVILLE, CT - Summer Heat 2023 nearly boiled over today after all of the fighters successfully made weight at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Only a handful of tickets are left for a massive August 12th double header featuring Chordale "The Gift" Booker's first defense of his WBC US Super Welterweight title against Nicolas Hernandez as well as the return of 4 time, 2 division champion Jaime "The Hurricane" Clampitt at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Tickets can be purchased online at CESfights.com, Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun box office. The event will be streamed live at SpectationSports.com beginning at 7pm EST for those watching at home. In addition to 8 professional bouts, fans will be treated to the "Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational," a USA sanctioned amateur showcase beginning at 4:30pm EST.

Weights from Uncasville, Connecticut:

Chordale Booker 153 vs. Nicolas Hernandez 154; Super Welterweights

Chordale Booker: "I'm defending my belt. I'm going to do the same thing I did in my last fight: I'm going to finish him. Tomorrow when I defend my belt, it's going to be worse than what I did when I won it. He's going to pay for every mistake. I'm ready to beat his ass right now!"

Nicolas Hernandez: "I'm here for one job - to fight and to win. It's not about what I do better than him or what he does better. We're going to trade punches and either he's going to finish me or I'm going to finish him."

Jaime Clampitt 131 vs. Josefina Vega 132.5; Lightweights

Jaime Clampitt: "I trained extremely hard for this. I think this has been my hardest training camp yet and I'm here to win. This means the world to me. I've been doing this for a long time, and I finally feel like I'm getting the fights I need and the recognition."

Josefina Vega: "I'm going to show that us women can fight. I'm well prepared and ready for this bout and I'm here to put on a great show. I'm going to leave my heart and soul in the ring - that's what I prepared for."

Alejandro Paulino 131.5 vs. Julian Aristule 135; Lightweights

Alejandro Paulino: "Camp is always great. We train hard for everyone, so I'm more than ready for tomorrow night. We're going to put on a great show. I have power in both hands, so he better watch out!"

Julian Aristule: "I'm going to box to victory tomorrow. We can box or we can brawl, but I came all the way from Argentina for this, and my punch variety will be the difference."

Other weights:

Wilson Mascarenhas 142 vs. Anthony Mora 138; Super Lightweights

Anthony Velasquez 162 vs. Mario Bustos 172; Middleweights
Mike Kimbel 141.5 vs. Stephen Davis 140.5; Super Lightweights
Jeffrey Gonzalez 147.5 vs. Joe Wilson Jr. 140.2; Welterweights
Slawomir Bohdziewicz 201 vs. Gabriel Costa 201; Cruiserweights

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the east coast. Founded by Jimmy Burchfield Sr. in 1992, CES has promoted several world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such superfights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

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Jaime Clampitt's Second Act

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 9, 2023 at 8:39

Hall-of-Famer Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs) continues her comeback on Saturday night, facing Josefina Vega (9-5, 4 KOs) in an 8-round lightweight bout. The fight serves as the co-feature to Chordale Booker’s WBC US super welterweight title defense against Nicolas Hernandez on CES Boxing’s stacked “Summer Heat 2023” show at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

This will be Clampitt’s 5th bout since coming out of retirement in 2021 after an 8-year layoff, when she left the squared circle to raise her family and pursue other interests. The Warwick, RI, resident initially retired after suffering an injury in a TKO loss to Holly Holm in 2010.

“I had 2 young children and training with toddlers was pretty much impossible,” reflects Clampitt of the difficult decision to leave the sport. “After my son, I wanted to try it one more time and have a retirement fight and then I thought 'I’m done.'”

Having won 4 major world titles across 2 weight classes, Clampitt won a unanimous decision over Dominga Olivo at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI, and left boxing in 2013 with a 21-5-1 record, having accomplished her lifelong dream of becoming a world champion several times over.

But while Jaime focused on her family and “On the Ropes,” a gym located in Warwick that she owns with 3 other women, a funny thing happened to female boxing: the sport exploded in popularity with the emergence of Irish superstar Katie Taylor in a way that no one could have imagined.

“I didn’t think I’d have another chance at this, but women like Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano brought female boxing to another level,” admits Clampitt, who stayed active during her hiatus by bodybuilding and training amateur fighters. “Once I started to see that, I thought: ‘I’m still in awesome shape, I’m in the gym every day. Why not? Let’s just see what happens.’”

As Clampitt contemplated a return to the ring, she called her friend and now trainer Steve Maze about working out again.

“I said, ‘let’s just hit the mitts and see what happens,’” recalls Clampitt, who returned to the sport almost 8 years later in 2021. “I never lost the love for boxing, and once I started training, I just got that desire and drive again.”

What Clampitt wasn’t aware of is that because she had been retired for more than 5 years, she was being considered for the International Boxing Hall of Fame at a time when she was planning a comeback.

“I didn’t know that I was nominated,” laughs Clampitt. “One day, one of the amateur boxers that I trained said ‘Why didn’t you tell me that you were nominated into the hall of fame?’ I didn’t even know. It was a surprise. I was wondering: should I be coming out of retirement? I just got this nomination, I don’t know, but everyone was so supportive and understanding.”

When Jaime returned, she noticed that female boxing had drastically changed – not only were women being compensated more fairly, but they were headlining major events.

“I’ve been to quite a few big fights over the years, and Taylor-Serrano was the most insane fight I’ve ever been to,” says Clampitt of the 2022 ‘Fight of the Year’ between two of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. “I actually cried because I was so proud of both of them.”

The fight was the culmination of years of growth in a sport where the female fighters are setting the example of the best facing the best. The attention garnered was nothing like what the 47-year-old experienced earlier in her career.

“I got my pro license in 1999 and my first pro fight in 2000, so I’ve been around forever,” explains Clampitt. “When I started amateur boxing in 1992, they didn’t even want to put us on amateur shows or even have us in the gym. No one would even put us on shows until I met Mr. [Jimmy] Burchfield [Sr., founder of CES Boxing]. He is a pioneer of female boxing. He was one of the first promoters that put females on, so to see these women headlining at Madison Square Garden was very emotional for me.”

Indeed, Jimmy Burchfield Sr. played a pivotal role in Clampitt relocating from her native Gravelbourg in Saskatchewan, Canada, to settling and fighting out of Warwick, Rhode Island.

“I got the opportunity to fight Liz Mueller at Foxwoods, and she was promoted by Jimmy,” recalls Clampitt of her first fight in the United States in February 2001, when she was 3-0. “I knew who she was because we were in the world championships in Finland together. We fought on ESPN at a time when women were not featured on TV. Teddy Atlas was commentating the fight, and everyone thought I won it.”

Mueller was awarded a close majority decision, but Clampitt’s performance impressed Burchfield so much that he offered her a contract a few months later. By June of that year, “The Hurricane” was making her CES debut in her adopted state of Rhode Island, where she’s lived ever since. The pairing paid off, as Clampitt rose to the top of the lightweight and super lightweight divisions under CES Boxing’s banner.

2007 turned out to be Clampitt’s best year. In February, she won the IBF lightweight title against the ultra-popular Mia St. John. Clampitt followed that up in June with a unanimous decision over the legendary Jane Couch for the vacant IBF super lightweight title.

“Mr. Burchfield always treated me with the upmost respect and believed in me,” says Clampitt of her longtime promoter. “When I fought Mia St. John, I was the main event. That was unheard of. Besides Christy Martin, there weren’t a lot of females headlining shows. He took a chance on me, and I will forever be grateful because not only did he do a ton for my career, but he did a lot for female boxing getting us known and seen because he was putting me on TV.”

And while the sport has changed in many ways, Clampitt has also gained a lot from her time away from it.

“My style has changed over the years,” says Jaime of her evolution. “I had a long amateur career, so when I started, I showed a lot of movement and boxed on my toes. As I’ve aged, I feel stronger and I feel like I have more power, so I like to get in there and mix it up. I spent years building a lot of strength and I like to use that a lot more in the ring now.”

Not only did Jaime’s physical strength improve, but the years away allowed her hands to fully recover after dozens of amateur and professional fights.

“It was a lot of start-stop for me at the time,” says Jaime of nagging hand injuries. “It was very disappointing when I was younger, but the rest in between allowed my body to heal. I had 8 years off before my comeback. I didn’t spar when I was off. I was lifting weights, I was raising kids, I was in the gym, but not getting hit. That’s given me longevity.”

On Saturday, the rejuvenated Clampitt plans to use all of her experience and boxing ability when she faces the little known Josefina Vega at Mohegan Sun Arena.

“She’s a veteran of the sport,” says Clampitt of her Ecuadorian opponent, who has been boxing since 2012. “There’s not a lot of information on her, so my team and I are ready for anything. If I have to box, I’ll box. If I need to go after her, I’ll go after her. The exciting part of this camp is that we have to be ready for anything. We’re going to have to adapt and we know that.”

And while her comeback ideally leads to a 5th world title, the practical Warwick resident takes it one step at a time and is equally focused on being compensated fairly in the new women’s boxing economy.

“Of course, I would love to fight for a title,” acknowledges Clampitt. “Right now, we just take it fight by fight because of my age. I’m 47. It’s almost unheard of in male or female boxing. Boxing changed a lot over 30+ years, and I want to be part of something great and push myself. I’ve had so many people tell me ‘no’ during my career that I want to prove them wrong. While I don’t do it for the money, I deserve to be compensated adequately for what I’ve done. I’m still motivated, still healthy, and I’m going to keep going as long as I can.”

Tickets for “Summer Heat 2023” are priced at $46, $66, $140 and $165. Tickets are quickly selling out, so fans are encouraged to buy them at CESfights.com, Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun box office. Weigh-in and final press conference are open to the public on Friday and will be held outside the Mohegan Sun Arena. Doors open at 4pm on Saturday, with the first amateur bout starting at 4:30pm and the pro card beginning at 7pm.

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.", "Mayweather vs. Gotti III" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.

It was a hip-hop homecoming in Queens on Saturday.

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 6, 2023 at 14:52

Today marks 58 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 6, 2023 at 13:38

A photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act, 1965. | DPLA

Today marks 58 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law -- one of the most important pieces of legislation in our nation's history.

The most fundamental right of our citizenship is the right to vote, and the Voting Rights Act guaranteed that right for all Americans, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting. The impact was immediate: It’s estimated that in the five years after the law was passed, almost as many Black Americans registered to vote in some southern states as in the 100 years before the law was passed.

Today, we reflect on that impact, and on the work of the generations before us who made this landmark legislation possible. But today we also recommit to the fights ahead, because our fight to protect, strengthen, and expand the freedom to vote continues.

In the last few years, we’ve witnessed a flurry of anti-voter legislation in states across the country, even making it illegal to give people food and water who are in line to vote. Make no mistake, these laws are designed to make it harder for people to cast their votes and to have their say in our democracy.

Make no mistake, Buddy: We will keep fighting back, and we’ll keep working to make sure everyone who wants to make their voice heard has the opportunity to do so.

That’s why I’m hoping you’ll join our team for our Summer Training Academy, which starts on August 12. This is an important opportunity to learn how to make an impact locally in your community and across the country, as we look ahead to 2024:

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Generations of Americans have fought to strengthen and expand freedoms in our country -- they’ve done it through organizing, through connecting with people in their communities and beyond, and working together to make a difference.

Now, it’s up to us to continue that work. The fight for our rights must be fought and won with each generation.

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Chordale Booker: I'm going to be taking advantage of Nicolas Hernandez

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 4, 2023 at 21:20

Chordale Booker: "I’m going to be taking advantage of Nicolas Hernandez"

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Chordale "The Gift" Booker defends his WBC US Super Welterweight title against Nicolas Hernandez in the main event of CES Boxing's massive "Summer Heat 2023" card at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on August 12th.

Chordale "The Gift" Booker (19-1, 8 KOs) realizes that he’s at a pivotal moment in his career. The 32-year-old is in the final stages of preparation to defend his WBC US Super Welterweight title for the first time against Nicolas Hernandez (27-6-3, 12 KOs). The bout serves as the main event of a massive pro and amateur card taking place on August 12 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

It’ll be the third fight of 2023 for the Stamford native, who appreciates the activity CES Boxing is providing him after fighting only once a year in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

"I haven’t fought this many times since 2018," explains Booker. "Activity goes a long way for a fighter like me because I build on whatever I did in my last fight. In training camp, we build on whatever went well and work on whatever didn't go well that I need to improve on."

A lot has improved for Booker, who is looking to make it 3 wins in a row after a disappointing knockout loss to Austin "Ammo" Williams in 2022. Looking back on that fight, Chordale realizes that he took the opportunity at a higher weight class for the money and exposure that a big fight at Madison Square Garden would bring. What he hadn’t considered was how inactivity could impact his performance on fight night.

"I was off for a while before that fight," reflects Booker of the only loss on his record. "I tore my Achilles and then COVID happened, and I rushed things. Instead of taking on guys that I could beat to get my rhythm back, I wanted to jump right in there and fight guys at the same level as when I left, but I was no longer at that level – I needed to build back to where I was before."

That experience may have been a blessing in disguise, as it marked a turning point for Booker, who knew that he had cut some corners leading up to that fight and needed to dedicate himself more fully to the sport to reach his potential.

"The biggest thing I learned was to take things more seriously," says the affable boxer. "Eating the right things to make sure I regained my weight properly after I weigh-in and taking the time to really perfect my craft."

Moving back down to 154, his natural weight class, Booker also began studying the greats. He picked up on the nuances of the sport: the blending of offense and defense by Julio Cesar Chavez, how Larry Holmes controlled distance with his jab, and how ultra-disciplined fighters such as Bernard Hopkins and Marvin Hagler prepared for fights and capitalized on their opponent’s mistakes.

"I’ve been watching a lot of tape, studying various fighters and watching tapes of myself to see where I could’ve thrown more shots in between the other person’s punches," explains Booker. "Where I was letting guys off the hook, I’m no longer going to do that, because I won’t let guys who shouldn’t be in the ring with me for 8, 10 rounds last. I’m going to get them out of there. I want there to be a clear separation between me and someone who shouldn’t be in there with me."

This is precisely what Booker did in his last fight, a four-round demolition of Daniel Aduku to win the WBC US Super Welterweight title. Aduku was tough early on, but Booker broke him down with a patient body attack until he found an opening: a right jab followed by a straight left that stunned Aduku and forced him to hold. Booker then spun his opponent and surprised him with a razor-sharp left to the chin that caused the Ghanian to crumble to the ropes for the count.

"I wanted to knock him out," says Booker, who fought Aduku in April at Mohegan Sun Arena. "I told my coaches ‘I don’t want this to go the distance.’ I’m going to take more risks to get him out of there because I want to show the fans that I’m an exciting guy and I want people to want to come out and see me hurt these guys and get to the next level. This was different from when I fought Angel Hernandez. I felt good in that fight, but I didn’t take a lot of risks. I just wanted to get back to winning."

Booker looks to keep the knockout streak alive against Nicolas Hernandez, a gritty Puerto Rican southpaw out of Reading, Pennsylvania who will pressure ‘The Gift’ with activity and volume punching. Booker is betting that Hernandez will be there to be countered, and he plans to make him pay for his mistakes.

"Hernandez doesn’t seem to be too much of a puncher, he’s more of a combination puncher," assesses Booker. "He’s kind of off balance when he goes for his power shots, so I’ll be looking to counter. I’m going to take advantage of that. I’m going to take advantage of him."

The loss to Williams behind him, Booker is confident that if he keeps turning in impressive performances in his home state of Connecticut, he will become a star attraction in the Northeast.

"Fighting in my home state regularly is something I’ve always wanted," emphasizes Booker, who will be fighting at Mohegan Sun Arena for the third consecutive time in 2023. "It was cool fighting at the Barclays Center and Madison Square Garden because it’s where the greats have fought, but there’s nothing like fighting at home. I was recently at a WNBA game at Mohegan Sun Arena, and I was looking around and was amazed that I get to fight here on a regular basis. It’s one of the best arenas and casinos in the United States, period. I feel honored that I keep doing it over and over and get to become a star in this area, and I just want everybody to know who I am and support me because I really believe that I’m going to be one of the top guys and a world champion soon."

Chordale, who is also active in the community via his "Go the Distance" Foundation, wants to inspire and demonstrate that suffering a setback does not define a career or one’s life.

"I’m rebounding from my only loss at 160 and coming back down to 154," explains Booker. "I’m showing people that just because you have one loss in the sport, it doesn’t mean that you’re done. You can still become a champion and continue to grow. I want the fans to come out and enjoy my fight, because I’ve really been working hard. I’m going to put on a masterclass as the main event. It’s my first main event ever. I want a lot of people there supporting me as I knock this guy out."

Tickets for "Summer Heat 2023" are priced at $46, $66, $140 and $165. They are quickly selling out, so fans are encouraged to buy them at CESfights.com, Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun box office. A single ticket is valid for both the pro card and "Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Invitational" amateur showcase. Doors open at 4pm, with the first amateur bout starting at 4:30pm and the pro card beginning at 6:30pm.

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.", "Mayweather vs. Gotti III" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first "#1 Indoor Arena" ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named "2021 Innovator of the Year" by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the "Most Beloved Venue in America" has also been the "#1 Casino Venue in the World," "#1 Social Media Venue in the World" and a seven – time national award – winner for "Arena of the Year." For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.

–CES–

Earl Whitaker & Friends presents Sunday Soul Edition @ The Legendary Chazmos Cafe & lounge

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 2, 2023 at 11:10

Earl Whitaker & Friends presents Sunday Soul Edition @ The Legendary Chazmos Cafe & lounge 819 Dixwell CT Hamden CT ... associated with Bud Mench Media Group & Majestic LLC

Earl Whitaker have been playing music around CT for over 45 years or more..

He worked with alot of musical Legends from Connecticut / New York area his musical talent took him around the world. Edinburg, Scotland,2017.
He appeared with Paul Mills and the trio that he was performing with.
Earl had a performance scheduled in London the following week, so he went to visit Paul in Scotland and they put Earl on the gig that night.

local area artists have joined him in creating Sunday Soul Edition in July 2023 a one month series.
Playing live music ranging from Jazz to R&B soul..

Each week the event bring people together
On a nice Sunday evening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.
July 23rd performing musicians

Percussionist:
Roy Alexander. Second from left

Trumpet:
Randy Bost 4th from left

Bass:
Mark Moore 1st from left

Guitar, Vocals: Third from left

Earl Whitaker

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TREASURER RUSSELL ANNOUNCES CREATION OF THE CONNECTICUT BABY BOND TRUST

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 1, 2023 at 23:19

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PHOTO: Treasurer Russell signs Trust documents with Deputy Treasurer Sarah Sanders (right) and Chief of Staff Andréa Comer (left)

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Hartford, CT – Treasurer Erick Russell announced the creation of the Connecticut Baby Bond Trust on Tuesday. Legal documents forming the Trust have been filed and $398 million in funds have been moved into the Trust, which will hold and invest funds for the first-in-the-nation CT Baby Bonds program.

CT Baby Bonds is an innovative policy to combat generational poverty and promote economic opportunity through direct investments in young people. Eligibility for the program began on July 1 and includes Connecticut babies whose birth is covered by HUSKY, the state’s Medicaid program.

“This is another important milestone in the early stages of CT Baby Bonds,” said Treasurer Russell. “While the program won’t pay its first claim for another 18 years, the Trust funded today will protect the investments made on behalf of Connecticut children as they grow over time. As we continue to educate new parents about CT Baby Bonds, and work with leaders across the state to raise awareness for the program, behind-the-scenes work will continue to maximize the return on these investments and the overall impact of the program.”

In May, Treasurer Russell, Governor Ned Lamont, and legislative leaders announced CT Baby Bonds would be funded by repurposing available cash reserves set aside during a 2019 restructuring of the Teachers’ Retirement Fund. Due in part to the state’s progress in stabilizing and strengthening its finances in recent years, that reserve fund can now be replaced by a relatively inexpensive insurance policy.

That policy, known as a surety, was projected to cost up to $12 million. After a competitive bidding process, the Office of the Treasurer was able to secure the policy – thought to be among the largest of its kind in the nation – at a cost of $2.7 million. The resulting savings will be deposited into the Trust as well.

The funding solution, which was passed as part of this year’s bipartisan state budget, reduces the overall cost of the program by over $200 million. The initial structure, passed in 2021, would have required $600 million in state borrowing over 12 years with subsequent debt service costs. Instead, $398 million has been deposited into the Trust upfront, capitalizing on more time for returns to grow to reduce the overall funding required.

Each eligible child will have up to $3,200 invested on their behalf. Over time, those investments will grow. Between the ages of 18-30, participants can file claims to use the full amount – estimated to be between $11,000 – 24,000 – for specific purposes intended to help build generational wealth. Those include buying a home in Connecticut, starting or investing in a Connecticut business, paying for education or job training, or saving for retirement.

Parents of eligible newborns do not need to take any action to enroll. Additional outreach, educational opportunities, and further resources will continuously be developed in the coming months and years to support CT Baby Bonds participants and their families.

“CT Baby Bonds is an amazing commitment to the future of our state,” said Treasurer Russell. “Leaders across government, nonprofits, hospitals and more have already stepped up to the plate, determined to make sure these investments are transformative for these kids, their families, their communities and Connecticut’s economic future.”

More information on CT Baby Bonds can be found here: https://portal.ct.gov/OTT/Debt-Management/CT-Baby-Bonds

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About the Office of the Treasurer

The Office of the Treasurer is charged with safeguarding Connecticut’s financial resources through prudent cash and debt management, with the State Treasurer serving as principal fiduciary for six state pension and nine state trust funds. Additionally, the Office enhances the state’s fiscal stability through programs promoting financial literacy and college savings, and it leverages business partnerships to support the advancement of Connecticut’s social and policy priorities, including combating gun violence and protecting our environment. The Office of the Treasurer is led by State Treasurer Erick Russell, the only Black elected state treasurer in the country. To learn more, visit portal.ct.gov/ott. 

CES Boxing Press Conference TODAY at Top Shelf in New Bedford

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on August 1, 2023 at 10:00

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CES Boxing continues it's "Summer Heat" Press Tour TODAY stopping at Top Shelf Bar & Grill in New Bedford, MA at 3 pm to hear from welterweight prospect Wilson Mascarenhas, hall-of-famer Jamie Clampitt, and heavyweight puncher Chad Leoncello ahead of their August 12th event at Mohegan Sun Arena!

The press & public are welcome to attend, speak and take pictures with the combatants and special guest Ray 'Sucra' Oliveira.

–CES–

CES MMA 74 official weigh-in results

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 29, 2023 at 4:00

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James "The Loose" Cannon, left, faces Gary "Batman" Balletto III tomorrow night at the Historic Park Theater in Cranston, RI, for the vacant CES MMA Middleweight World Title in the main event of CES MMA 74.

Balletto, Cannon ready for war tomorrow night in the main event of CES MMA 74 at the Historic Park Theater with the CES MMA World Middleweight Title on the line

Cranston, RI – The stage is set for tomorrow night's long-awaited world title bout as Gary "Batman" Balletto III faces James "The Loose" Cannon for the vacant CES MMA World Middleweight Title in the main event of CES MMA 74 from the Historic Park Theater in Cranston, RI.

Listed below are the official weights from Friday's weigh-in. CES 74 features six professional bouts, including Kris Moutinho battling Mattheus Silva, Brazil’s Tyrime da Silva facing Jacob Berghuis, and Massachusetts native Richie Santiago taking on New Yorker Adrian Haly.

Saturday's card also features 12 professional grappling bouts beginning at 7 pm ET followed by the main MMA card at 8 streaming live on Facebook.

OFFICIAL WEIGH-IN RESULTS

GARY BALLETTO III
Cranston, RI
8-3
183

JAMES CANNON
Oceanside, CA
8-8
184

KRIS MOUTINHO
Milford, MA
10-6
145

MATHEUS SILVA
Feira de Santana, Brazil
8-2
146

RICHIE SANTIAGO
Milford, MA
8-5
135

ADRIAN HALY
Brooklyn, NY
1-2
133

TYRIME DA SILVA
Pawtucket, RI
3-0
144

DANIEL ARRIAGA
Dalhart, TX
0-3
143

MIKE ANTIDORMI
Oakville, CT
4-0
140

JALEN JACKSON
Evansville, IN
0-2
137

EVERET DESILETS
Pawtucket, RI
0-1
168

OSCAR VERA
Bronx, NY
0-5
169

Follow CES MMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESMMA or visit CESFights.com for more information.

INFORMATION

CES MMA is a mixed martial arts promotional company based out of Providence, R.I., founded by legendary boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. It promoted the first sanctioned professional MMA event in the state of Rhode Island on Sept. 17, 2010 at Twin River Casino Hotel. Since its inception, CES MMA has been a gateway to the UFC developing the careers of UFC contenders Calvin Kattar, Rob Font, Charles Rosa, William Knight, Mike Rodriguez, Tony Gravely, Andre Soukhamthath and others. In October 2012, CES MMA promoted its first pay-per-view event at The Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, featuring the professional MMA debut of former WWE superstar Dave Bautista.

‘Summer Heat 2023’ Press Tour Continues in New Bedford featuring Wilson Mascarehnas

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 28, 2023 at 5:00

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Wilson Mascarenhas will be at Top Shelf Bar & Grill in New Bedford, Massachusetts on Tuesday, August 1st to discuss his August 12th bout against the undefeated Anthony Mora at the Mohegan Sun Arena.

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‘Summer Heat 2023’ Press Tour Continues in New Bedford featuring Wilson Mascarehnas

NEW BEDFORD, MA – CES Boxing will host a press conference at Top Shelf Bar & Grill on Tuesday, August 1st featuring several Massachusetts natives who will see action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on August 12th.

In attendance will be New Bedford native and welterweight prospect Wilson Mascarenhas (7-1, 2 KOs). Fresh off a shutout unanimous decision over Benjamin Lamptey in May, the Portuguese native is preparing to face undefeated Connecticut prospect Anthony Mora in a 6-round contest. Mascarenhas will box for the second time this year after almost 14 months of inactivity due to a severe injury that nearly took his life in 2022.

Several other bouts will be announced, including Chordale Booker’s first defense of his WBC USA Super Welterweight title, hall-of-famer Jaime Clampitt in a super featherweight bout and undefeated prospects Anthony Velasquez, Alejandro Paulino and Angel Gonzalez in step-up fights.

CES Boxing cordially invites members of the press, boxing fans, and the local community to join us at Top Shelf to hear more from Wilson, promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr., New Bedford legend Ray 'Sucra' Oliveira and Brockton heavyweight Chad Leoncello, who will also be in action on that massive card.

Details for the press conference are as follows:

Date: August 1, 2023

Time: 3pm EST

Location: Top Shelf Bar & Grill, 1825 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746

Tickets for this event are priced at $46, $66, $140 and $165. Tickets are quickly selling out, so fans are encouraged to buy them at CESfights.com, Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun box office to see an incredible night of amateur and professional boxing for one low price. Doors open at 4pm, with the first amateur bout starting at 4:30pm and the pro card beginning at 6:30pm.

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.", "Mayweather vs. Gotti III" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first "#1 Indoor Arena" ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named "2021 Innovator of the Year" by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the "Most Beloved Venue in America" has also been the "#1 Casino Venue in the World," "#1 Social Media Venue in the World" and a seven – time national award – winner for "Arena of the Year." For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.

President Biden Signs Proclamation to Establish Emmett Till & Mamie Till Mobley National Monument 1

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 27, 2023 at 6:39

MAYOR TONI HARP ENDORSES SHAFIQ ABDUSSABUR, KICKS OFF SIGNATURE DRIVE WITH FIRST SIGNATURE

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 26, 2023 at 23:30

MAYOR TONI HARP ENDORSES SHAFIQ ABDUSSABUR,

KICKS OFF SIGNATURE DRIVE WITH FIRST SIGNATURE

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Wednesday, July 26, 2023 — Today, Democratic Candidate for Mayor Shafiq Abdussabur was joined by former Mayor of New Haven, Toni N. Harp, community leaders, members of the clergy and other faith leaders for a formal endorsement of the campaign.

“I am supporting Shafiq Abdussabur for Mayor of New Haven,” said Mayor Toni Harp. “I’ve known him since he was a young man and have seen him grow and develop. He is someone who deeply cares about our city. His experience as a police officer working in city government is someone that can move the city forward.”

After brief remarks by candidate Abdussabur, Mayor Toni Harp kicked off the signature drive with its first signature. The campaign is tasked with collecting 1,623 signatures from New Haven registered Democrats over the next two weeks to secure a spot on the September 12th Primary ballot.

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“This is what democracy looks like,” added Democrat Shafiq Abdussabur as he shouted out all those in attendance. “Thank you, Mayor Harp. She is a mentor, a friend, and someone I’ve always looked up to as a local leader. This endorsement from the first female and second African-American Mayor of New Haven means so much. Her historic election was such an inspiration, and with your support, we can make this another historic election season.”

The group also included community advocate Barbara Fair, activist Leslie Radcliffe of the Hill North Community Management Team, community leader Stanley Welch, local business owner Allen McCullum, Muhammad Turi of Masjid Al-Islam, and Chris Campbell—Abdussabur’s Campaign Chair and former Senior Advisor to Mayor Harp’s 2013 campaign.

“I was proud to stand alongside Mayor Harp in support of Shafiq Abdussabur,” added Campaign Chair Chris Campbell. “He has the integrity that we look for in a public servant and understands that leadership isn’t about arrogance or entitlement—it's about compassion and understanding.”

Democrat Shafiq Abdussabur is running for Mayor of New Haven. The Democratic Primary is Tuesday, September 12, 2023. For more information, visit www.voteshafiq.com.

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New Haven library cooling centers from Wednesday to Saturday

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 26, 2023 at 0:43

Treasurer Russell, Congresswoman DeLauro, New Haven Officials Promote CT Baby Bonds at Yale New Haven Hospital

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 25, 2023 at 0:00

Treasurer Erick Russell will be joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Mayor Justin Elicker, Senate President Martin Looney, local officials, and community leaders on Tuesday to promote CT Baby Bonds. The event, hosted by Yale New Haven Hospital, aims to raise awareness of the program for parents of eligible newborns. It also serves as a celebration of the economic opportunities that will be created through this groundbreaking investment in Connecticut children.

What: Press Conference on CT Baby Bonds

When: Tuesday, July 25, 2023, 10:00 am

Where: Yale New Haven Hospital, 55 Park Street, 2nd floor, New Haven

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Who: Treasurer Erick Russell, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, Mayor Justin Elicker, Senate President Martin Looney, Alder Ellen Cupo, Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce President Garrett Sheehan, President of the Greater New Haven Community Foundation Will Ginsberg, community organizer Tynicha Drummonds

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Earl Whitaker & Friends presents Sunday Soul Edition @ The Legendary Chazmos Cafe & lounge

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 24, 2023 at 1:30

Earl Whitaker & Friends presents Sunday Soul Edition @ The Legendary Chazmos Cafe & lounge 819 Dixwell CT Hamden CT ... associated with Bud Mench Media Group & Majestic LLC

Earl Whitaker have been playing music around CT for over 45 years or more..

He worked with alot of musical Legends from Connecticut / New York area his musical talent took him around the world. Edinburg, Scotland,2017.
He appeared with Paul Mills and the trio that he was performing with.
Earl had a performance scheduled in London the following week, so he went to visit Paul in Scotland and they put Earl on the gig that night.

local area artists have joined him in creating Sunday Soul Edition in July 2023 a one month series.
Playing live music ranging from Jazz to R&B soul..

Each week the event bring people together
On a nice Sunday evening from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.
July 23rd performing musicians

Percussionist:
Roy Alexander. Second from left

Trumpet:
Randy Bost 4th from left

Bass:
Mark Moore 1st from left

Guitar, Vocals: Third from left

Earl Whitaker

For upcoming events and information about Sunday soul Edition
Follow Chazmo bar on Facebook & Bud Mench Media group on Facebook.
www.bmmg.ning.com

YOU MAKE MY DAY BY EARL WHITAKER

Greater New Haven NAACP:the Unveiling of the John R. Lewis Heritage Stamp

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 20, 2023 at 19:11

CES Boxing Reveals Stacked "Summer Heat 2023" Show

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 20, 2023 at 18:00

CES Boxing Reveals Stacked "Summer Heat 2023" Show

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CES Boxing hosted a press conference at Bobby V's Restaurant & Sports Bar in Stamford on Tuesday night to reveal details of their massive "Summer Heat 2023" card at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on August 12th.

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

CES Boxing Announces "Summer Heat 2023" details

‘Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Invitational’ Amateur Showcase & Pro Boxing Show in One Special Night

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STAMFORD, CT – In front of a jam-packed crowd consisting of fans, family and media at Bobby V’s in Stamford on Tuesday night, Jimmy Burchfield Sr. unveiled the details of "Summer Heat 2023," an absolutely stacked boxing card taking place on August 12th at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.

Featured at the podium were Stamford pro boxers Chordale 'The Gift' Booker and Slawomir Bodhziewicz, as well as a pair of amateur fighters from New Haven, Chad Dawson Jr. and Troyveon Allen.

"August 12 is going to be special, because not only will fans be treated to a great night of professional boxing, but they’ll get a 2-for-1," stated CES Founder Jimmy Burchfield Sr. "Their ticket will also allow them to attend the ‘Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational,’ a USA Boxing sanctioned Amateur showcase that will take place before the pro card on August 12th."

The pro boxing card will be headlined by newly minted WBC US Super Welterweight champion Booker (19-1, 8 KOs), who won the title at Mohegan Sun Arena in April with a spectacular 4th round knockout.

Booker will be one step closer to a title shot with an impressive victory over Puerto Rico’s Nicolas Hernandez (27-6-3, 12 KOs), especially if undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo vacates his belts after moving up two divisions to challenge undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on September 30th in Las Vegas.

"This is going to be one of my best performances," exclaimed Booker. "I haven’t been this locked in since 2018. However long it goes, it’s gonna be bad for Nicolas Hernandez. You’re going to see a great performance and a great show. This fight is not going 10."

The pro card will also feature Hall-of-Famer and former two division champion Jaime ‘The Hurricane’ Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs) and many of the best prospects that New England has to offer, including Anthony ‘ATV’ Velasquez (12-0-1, 11 KOs), Alejandro Paulino (14-0, 12 KOs), Angel Gonzalez (12-0, 7 KOs) and Wilson Mascarenhas (7-1, 2 KOs) in separate bouts.

"All of New England will be represented on the card in competitive match-ups," said Burchfield Sr. "From top to bottom, this will be one of the best shows of the year."

Another fighter CES boxing is excited to showcase is Polish prospect Slawomir Bohdziewicz (1-0, 1 KO), who scored a tremendous 3rd round knockout in his debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in April.

"I’m very thankful to Jimmy Burchfield for putting on this event," said Bohdziewicz. "I know my Polish fans will come out to support me and I will not let them down."

The event kicks off with "Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Invitational" amateur showcase beginning at 4:30pm. Topping that card will be Ali Feliz, the #1 ranked Heavyweight in the United States. Feliz is from a fighting family: his father, Fernely Feliz, was a heavyweight puncher who retired with a record of 23-9 with 16 KOs and fought the likes of former heavyweight champions Oleg Maskaev and ‘The Quiet Man’ John Ruiz. Ali’s brother, Fernely Feliz Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) is a power punching heavyweight who will also see action on the undercard of the pro show.

The Invitational will also feature Chad Dawson Jr., son of former 2-time light heavyweight champion ‘Bad’ Chad Dawson, and Troyveon Allen, a 22-year-old who won the Western New England Golden Gloves at 132lbs this February.

"My Dad stepped down, so now I’m here to take his place and have fun," joked Dawson Jr. to the delight of the crowd. "Fun destruction!".

Join us at Mohegan Sun Arena for a fantastic night of boxing. Tickets for this event are priced at $46, $66, $140 and $165. Tickets are quickly selling out, so fans are encouraged to buy them at CESfights.com, Ticketmaster or at the Mohegan Sun box office. Doors open at 4pm, with the first amateur bout starting at 4:30pm and the pro card beginning at 6:30pm.

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.", "Mayweather vs. Gotti III" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first "#1 Indoor Arena" ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named "2021 Innovator of the Year" by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the "Most Beloved Venue in America" has also been the "#1 Casino Venue in the World," "#1 Social Media Venue in the World" and a seven – time national award – winner for "Arena of the Year." For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.

–CES–

The Willie Carter Story coming soon

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 18, 2023 at 2:30

Willie C arter Story Coming soon

Vice President Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan Deliver Remarks

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 15, 2023 at 4:30

Vice President Harris and EPA Administrator Michael Regan deliver remarks to highlight provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act that are combating climate change, creating good-paying jobs, and building a clean energy economy.

Ces Boxing press Conference in Stamford Connecticut July 18th 6:00 p.m. at the legendary Bobby V

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on July 14, 2023 at 16:00

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Chordale Booker returns to action at the Mohegan Sun Arena on August 12th following his WBC US Super Welterweight title winning effort at the venue in April.

CES Boxing Hosts Press Conference in Stamford featuring Chordale Booker, Slawomir Bohdziewicz & Ali Feliz

STAMFORD, CT – CES Boxing will host a press conference at Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar on Tuesday, July 18 featuring several Connecticut natives that will see action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville on August 12th.

In attendance will be Stamford native Chordale "The Gift" Booker (19-1, 8 KOs), who won the WBC US Super Welterweight title at Mohegan Sun Arena in April. Fresh off an explosive fourth-round knockout, Booker looks to defend his belt against Puerto Rico’s Nicolas Hernandez (27-6-3, 12 KOs). "The Gift" is hoping to close in on a shot at the WBC Super Welterweight title with another impressive win.

Another Stamford resident who will be featured is highly regarded Polish cruiserweight prospect Slawomir Bohdziewicz (1-0, 1 KO). Bohdziewicz made an impression in his professional debut, knocking his opponent out in round 3 with a furious body and head attack at Mohegan Sun Arena in April. Slawomir will face tough Brazilian Gabriel Costa (2-4) in a 4 rounder.

Rounding out the presser is Ali Feliz, an amateur sensation from Danbury. Ali, the #1 ranked Heavyweight in the US, will headline the "Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational," a USA Boxing sanctioned Amateur showcase that will take place before the pro card on August 12th. His brother, undefeated heavyweight puncher Fernely Feliz, Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) will battle Brandon Carmack (7-2-2, 4 KOs) in a 6 round pro bout on that card.

Several other bouts will be announced, including hall-of-famer Jaime Clampitt and prospects Wilson Mascarenhas, Anthony Velasquez, Alejandro Paulino and Angel Gonzalez in step-up fights.

CES Boxing cordially invites members of the press, boxing fans, and the local community to join us at Bobby V’s to hear more from the fighters, their trainers and managers.

Details for the press conference are as follows:

Date: July 18, 2023

Time: 6pm EST

Location: Bobby V’s Restaurant & Sports Bar, 268 Atlantic St., Stamford, CT 06901

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as "The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.", "Mayweather vs. Gotti III" and "The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton".

ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA

Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first "#1 Indoor Arena" ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named "2021 Innovator of the Year" by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the "Most Beloved Venue in America" has also been the "#1 Casino Venue in the World," "#1 Social Media Venue in the World" and a seven – time national award – winner for "Arena of the Year." For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.

–CES

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