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Biosse, Chatman exchange words at Thursday’s weigh-in; 10-round showdown set for Friday

 

LINCOLN, R.I. (July 16th, 2015) – The following are quotes from Thursday’s heated press conference and weigh-in in advance of tomorrow’s “Rhode To Redemption” event, presented by CES Boxing at Twin River Casino.

 

Tomorrow’s fight card is highlighted by the 10-round main event showdown between Providence, R.I., super middleweightVladine Biosse (15-6-2, 7 KOs) and the hard-hitting Chris Chatman (12-5-1, 5 KOs) of Jersey City, N.J.

 

“Rhode To Redemption” also features a dynamic, six-round welterweight co-feature between undefeated Nick DeLomba(7-0, 1 KO) of Cranston, R.I., and southpaw Juan Rodriguez Jr. (12-2, 5 KOs) of Union City, N.J., and a four-round heavyweight rematch between Jean Pierre Augustin (4-0-1, 2 KOs) of Lawrence, Mass., and Solomon Maye (1-4-1, 1 KO) of New Haven, Conn., who fought to a draw in April.

 

Chris Chatman

Jersey City, N.J.

12-5-1, 5 KOs

 

“I think I speak for all fighters when I say this all starts with a phone call, text or email. Then that fire starts to burn. Then we start thinking about the fight and that flame grows even more. You study, and it grows. You run and you train, and it grows. It becomes an obsession. ‘I’ve got to beat him. I’ve got to destroy him.’ It burns inside you every fucking day.

 

“You get up, train go to work, come home, run, sleep, get, run – that’s been my life for the last month and a half.Tomorrow night, the only way I can extinguish this flame is to get up in there and destroy this dude. I won’t get into details. You all followed it in the media. It’s personal for me. I have to destroy this guy. I’ve got to beat him bloody. I’ve got to taste his blood. I’m fucking you up, Vla. Don’t you ever come to my town again.

 

Orlondo Valles

Trainer, Vladine Biosse

 

“I just want to say I have nothing personal against Chris, but I will tell you this: I don’t give a fuck what gym you train in, who your trainer is, or if you can punch holes through brick walls. None of that means shit. I used to love stomping out motherfuckers like you who talked all of that shit. [Biosse], you will be using your gloves tomorrow.”

 

VLADINE BIOSSE

Providence, R.I.

15-6-2, 7 KOs

 

“It’s an honor fighting at home and showing my talent in front of people like you. Listen, I’ve been doing this many years. Camp was awesome. I’m back with my trainer, got things together and it’s been awesome.

 

“I appreciate Chris for taking this fight, but, Chris, be a man. Be a real man. Talking all that junk to the media, making up stories to make your story seem like something it’s not – be a man. I’m a gentleman and I train hard to come out and put on a great show every time I come out because I appreciate the people that follow me and show me love. Tomorrow night, you’ll get nothing but the best of me.”

 

Juan Rodriguez Jr.

Union City, N.J.

12-2, 5 KOs

 

“I ain’t the one stepping up. Let’s make that clear. For anyone who doesn’t know me, you’ll see Friday. All I have to say is there are levels to this shit, and he ain’t on my level.”

 

Victor Fagnant

Trainer, Nick DeLomba

 

“Nick’s been working really hard for this fight. He trains everyday. I wish all of my fighters worked as hard as him. As far as all of those levels go, [Rodriguez Jr.] ain’t ever going to see that level.”

 

Nick DeLomba

Cranston, R.I.

7-0, 1 KO

 

“There are lots of great fights on this card tomorrow night. I guess we’ll find out what those levels are tomorrow. We know I bring only one level and that’s my best. That’s what you’ll see Friday.”

 

Solomon Maye

New Haven, Conn.

1-4-1, 1 KO

 

“Whoever is fighting after me this time, make sure you warm up, because it’s going to be a quick one. I’m going to knock him on his ass. It’s not even funny. Are you ready? Tomorrow is going to be your career choice, whether or not you want to do this for the next 10 years.”

 

Jean Pierre Augustin

Lawrence, Mass.

4-0-1, 2 KOs

 

“Contrary to what you said, I do like you, Solomon. I might even consider you a friend after this. The last time wasn’t my best time out, but you’re about to see what we’ve been working on. I wish you the best of luck.”

 

 

Also on the undercard, Framingham, Mass., super lightweight Julio Perez makes his pro debut against Boston’s Rafael Francis (0-4) and New Bedford, Mass., welterweight Scott Sullivan (1-1, 1 KO) returns to face Providence’s Angel Valdez (0-2), both four-round bouts. Lawrence, Mass., lightweight Jacob Solis (1-0) will make his Twin River debut and fight for the first time since 2012 when he faces Salem, Mass., vet Matt Doherty (2-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round bout. Unbeaten Worcester, Mass., junior middleweight Khiary Gray (7-0, 5 KOs) faces 28-fight vet Antonio Fernandes of Brockton, Mass.

 

Tickets for “Rhode To Redemption” are priced at $40.00, $100.00 and $125.00 (VIP) and available for purchase online atwww.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, by phone at 401-724-2253/2254 or at the Twin River Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.

 

For more information on “Rhode To Redemption” visit www.cesboxing.com, follow @CESBOXING on Twitter and Instagram and “like” the official CES Boxing Facebook fan page.

 

– CES –

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Today on The Starters, Jahlil Okafor comes by the set to play: “Fact Checking with Jahlil", the guys take a look at the young players that made their mark on Day 3, they debate if the Thunder should’ve brought back Enes Kanter on such a monstrous contract. All that and footage from Brent Barry’s challenge to slip in five silly statements during the Suns/Rockets game — spoiler alert: Brent surpassed the challenge with flying colors. Watch The Starters daily from Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas until July 20 on NBATV or get more of them on their website: http://nba.com/thestarters

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Hailing from New Jersey, Matthew Schultz is making big waves in the music industry, with his first single “Money or Me” creating a huge impact. This track, which melded hip-hop with a rock element, was produced by Armando Guarnera and earned him a nomination at the 2013 EOTM Awards, as well as one for Best New Male Artist. In a short time he has accumulated a huge fanbase and is currently at the top of the charts on Reverbnation.

However, he’s no newcomer to the industry, having played guitar in Chris Daughtry’s first band, and then venturing into other areas of the entertainment industry, landing a role on Real Housewives of New Jersey, along with several films. Now having returned to his musical roots with the very successful song releases Money or Me and Crazy Heart, "We Own The Night" looks set to be a surefire smash as well.

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Mohammedi Media Workout

Nadjib Mohammedi
Photo Credits: Bret Newton/Main Events
Nadjib Mohammedi
Photo Credits: Bret Newton/Main Events

 Mohammedi Media Workout

Quotes & Photos

 

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Mohammedi & Barrera
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Big Bear Lake, CA:  Yesterday members of the media traveled to Big Bear Lake, California to The Summit for Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi's open media workout in preparation for his upcoming IBF Mandatory match-up with Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev, for the WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Championship live on HBO World Championship Boxing at the Mandalay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Also in attendance was Main Events' stablemate Sullivan Barrera who is fighting on July 25. Below are select quotes from Mohammedi and his trainer, Abel Sanchez:

 

Nadjib Mohammedi
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NADJIB MOHAMMEDI

Abel Sanchez Having Trained Kovalev for eight bouts:

"It's not an advantage (for me), because Kovalev is different now.  He's changed a little bit."

 

About fighting in Las Vegas:

"It's very exciting.  It's a very big stage.  I'm happy."

 

About being given little chance to win:

"I'm not stupid.  I'm not naïve.  I'm unknown.  That's no problem.  I like quiet.  It lets me train, train, train.  Training's not work; it's my passion." 

"On July 25th I have a surprise.  People will say, 'Oh, my God.'"

 

On Kovalev:

"He's a very good champion.  But he has two arms and in this division everyone has power.  All it takes is one shot."

 

Prediction:

"The fight (result) will be a KO.  Either him or me.  It's possible I lose because I'm just a man."


 

Sullivan Barrera
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ABEL SANCHEZ

"He (Mohammedi) understands that Kovalev is at the top of his game now.  He's an established force."


 

"He (Mohammedi) won't be overlooked by Sergey because he's (Kovalev) smart."

"Win, lose or draw he'll (Mohammedi) give a good account of himself."


 

"He (Mohammedi) wants to bring the title back to France, but he knows the task in front of him.  He'll have to take it to Kovalev.  He (Mohammedi) won't beat him by staying back, waiting for something to happen."


 

Mohammedi's brother and mother operate a few pizza restaurants that Mohammedi owns in France.  If he wins, will he give away free pizza?  "He'll probably open up some more restaurants," said Sanchez. 

 


About Kovalev vs. Mohammedi

 

WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will compete in his first mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

 

  

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New Haven – A Public Meeting July 28th for members of the entire New Haven community to address community/police relations in New Haven in an effort to improve community based policing.

 

The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Stetson Library– 200 Dixwell Avenue – in New Haven. Members of the statewide press corps are invited to cover this event.

 

The New Haven Community and Police Relations Task Force comprises 17 members and seven ex-officio members, including peace advocates, members of the New Haven and Yale University police department, clergy members and community representatives.

 

Harp has chosen Dr. Leroy Williams and Eli Greer as the co-chairs of the taskforce.

 

The task force will take a more broad-based view of community relations with police, evaluate the current relationship between city residents and the police force and look at ways to improve that relationship, according to the mayor's office.

 

Among the task force's responsibilities will be to assess and evaluate community policing, to look at policies and procedures and police department protocol, including police use of force.

 

They will also address the photographing and videotaping of policing, including guidelines for police as well as residents.

 

The group is looking for suggestions, recommendations and ALL public buy-in to improve community policing.###

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Cassius Chaney
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Training Camp Notes: Cassius Chaney

Life Lessons From NBA Star Vin Baker


 

New London, CT:             When heavyweight prospect Cassius Chaney steps into the ring on July 25, 2015 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada to face Edward Ramirez, in addition to his trainer Peter Manfredo, he will have his long-time mentor former NBA star Vin Baker in his corner. Baker has been Chaney's mentor for more than ten years and their bond continues to grow stronger as Chaney seeks navigate the rough waters of professional boxing.


 

Chaney, 28, is originally from Baltimore, Maryland but moved to New London, Connecticut to attend high school at Baker's alma mater, Old Saybrook High School. According to Chaney, playing basketball for Vin's school was a dream come true for him. He said, "I knew who Vin was and that was a big part of the reason why I wanted to go to that school for a chance to be like him. After my freshman year, I wasn't really sure if I was going to go back there. I didn't really play a lot as a freshman and I thought I should have. Vin came back and he talked to me and we exchanged numbers and from then on he just took me under his wing like a little brother."


 

 

 
Baker has maintained that big brother role for Chaney ever since. "To be honest, there are not a lot of young African-American men that go to Old Saybrook with the natural basketball ability that both Cassius and I possess so it was just kind of a natural fit that I took him under my wing while he was playing at my high school. We just have been brothers ever since," explained Baker.


 

According to Chaney, Baker has instilled in him a fire to be great and desire to remain humble that has helped keep him grounded and focused on his craft. Chaney explained, "The best advice that Vin has given me is to keep my faith, stay humble, work hard and things would fall into place. He has just been a role model for me. I was there when I was younger with all the things that he went through and he brings them back up to me sometimes to remind me to keep my life together."


 

Chaney has taken that advice to heart. Since making his professional debut earlier this year he has had the opportunity to work as a sparring partner with some top notch fighters. He said, "I helped Eric Molina for his fight with Deontay Wilder. I sparred with Amir Mansour when I first started boxing. I also worked with Malik Scott, Gerald Washington, Dominic Breazeale, Charles Martin and Zhang Zhilei from New Jersey the Chinese Olympian. I have been to some pretty good camps."


 

Both Baker and Chaney credit Chaney's time in Big Bear Lake, California with Charles Martin as the most impactful event so far in his young career. Chaney said, "The Big Bear experience was extremely different because I got to be around guys that only box. They don't work because their job is boxing. It is a lot easier to concentrate on boxing when that is all you have to do. It felt good being with Charles Martin, being in the altitude and just living boxing. I was happy that I helped him prepare for that fight."


 

 

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Cassius Chaney
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Baker added, "He talked about Big Bear quite a bit when he came back. Obviously the conditioning aspect of it was different and it was a new challenge for him, but it was also important for him to see other people having boxing be everything to them. Cassius understands, he is a sponge. He now knows he needs to take it as serious as anything he has ever done because in boxing there are so many distractions outside of the ring. Boxing is a very different sport; it isn't like other sports, one bad night of boxing can change everything. So I tell Cassius to treat every day like it is your fight day. There is a high reward but the risk is probably equally as high. Take it seriously."


 

The influence Baker has had on Cassius has also affected him outside of the ring. Cassius is employed as a case worker, helping troubled young men in his hometown of New London. "I am a mentor," explained Chaney. "I get different, they say cases, but I get different boys who have gone through difficult situations in their lives and I come across more as a big brother than someone that is like a parent. I just try to help them as a big brother, like Vin helped me. We go out to movies and I take them to sporting events, things like that. I just try to keep them engaged especially with myself. If they get a chance to see me do it, then they will believe that they can do it."


 

Chaney has even taken on the mentor role with Baker's own son, Vin Junior. Baker explained, "He is my son's big brother now. Vin Jr. would rather be with Cassius all day then be with me. Cassius is a tremendous mentor. He is always with young men. He is working with them and taking them to the gym. He calls my house to ask for Vin Jr. to go and workout every single day. It is just a credit to the type of young man he is. I think that he has passed down the legacy I had with him: If you are in a position to empower young men, make sure you do it. It strengthens him too. He does it so naturally, it's not forced. He's not asking for attention or media he does it every single day."


About Kovalev vs. Mohammedi

 

WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will compete in his first mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

 

  

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Kovalev Media Workout

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Oxnard, CA:  Yesterday members of the media traveled to Oxnard, California to attend WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev's open media workout in preparation for his upcoming IBF Mandatory match-up with Nadjib "IronDjib" Mohammedi on HBO World Championship Boxing at the Mandalay Events Center in Las Vegas, Below are select quotes from Kovalev and his manager, Egis Klimas:

 

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John David Jackson and Sergey Kovalev
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John David Jackson and Sergey Kovalev
Photo Credits: Bret Newton/Main Events

 

 

SERGEY KOVALEV

 

On Nadjib Mohammedi

"What do I know about him?  Believe me, not much.  But I do know he's very dangerous.  He's fast.  He has stamina.  He's not stupid; he's an intelligent fighter."

 

"I'm focused.  I don't care who my opponent is.  I will show beautiful boxing (on July 25)."

 

Disappointed he hasn't fought Adonis Stevenson yet

"Sure, I want to fight Stevenson.  I do want that WBC title.  My dream is to get the fourth title.  I want to unify the titles.  That's my goal.  It'll be difficult to make (the bout with Stevenson), but I think it'll happen because of Kathy (Duva)."


 

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Krusher Kovalev
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On his fight against Pascal

"That fight I was terrible.  I wasn't ready.  I was only 80 (eighty) percent.  I started training late.  I had some problems in my camp.  There were a lot of things I did wrong."

 

A bout against Andre Ward

"I'll be happy to fight Andre Ward.  He's a dangerous fighter." 

 

"But I'm ready for anybody.  I'm open for any fight." 

 

Regarding Bernard Hopkins bout

"My toughest fight was against Bernard Hopkins.  It was the psychology of it (the bout).  I had a pregnant wife and a future boy.  I was fighting against a legend.  It was a lot of pressure.

"I have a lot of respect for Bernard Hopkins.  He's special.  I believe in myself much more (after beating Hopkins)."

 

Training in general

"When I was younger, I didn't work as hard as I do now.  I'm stronger and have more power now.

 

"I work harder now.  I have more motivation.  My family.  Being undefeated.  I have new goals, new dreams.  That pushes me forward."

 

 

His aspirations when he was in Russia before becoming a champion

"People ask if I had hope of becoming a champion.  I had hope.  Hope was the only thing I had.  Hope pushed me."


 

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Sergey Kovalev
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EGIS KLIMAS

 

On Kovalev fighting Ward

"It would be a good fight for everyone.  But I don't know if Andre has decided what he wants to do."

 


About Kovalev vs. Mohammedi

 

WBO, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight World Champion Sergey "Krusher" Kovalev (27-0-1, 24 KOs) will compete in his first mandatory title defense against Nadjib "Irondjib" Mohammedi (37-3, 23 KOs) on Saturday, July 25 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. The co-feature will include a ten-round light heavyweight match-up between Jean Pascal (29-3-1, 17 KOs) and Yunieski Gonzalez (16-0, 12 KOs). Tickets are on sale now and start at $25. Tickets can be purchased through TicketMaster and all MGM Resorts Properties Ticket Offices. The HBO World Championship Boxing® telecast begins at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

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New Haven |On June 27, 2015, at 8:50 PM, Officers and EMTs were dispatched to a double hit-and-run on Blatchley Avenue near Clay Street.

 

Two pedestrians were struck by an older style dark colored Jeep Grand Cherokee being operated by an unknown person. The vehicle should have damage consistent with the collisions – more than likely damage to the bumper, grill and hood.

 

The operator drove off on Blatchley Avenue and hasn’t been caught. The pedestrians suffered non-life threatening injuries.

 

Anyone who may have witnessed the hit-and-run, has information identifying the operator or who may know the whereabouts of the Jeep is urged to phone Crash Investigation Supervisor Sergeant Rose Dell at 203-946-6249.

 

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UNBEATEN WELTERWEIGHT NICK DeLomba (foreground) puts the finishing touches on Joe Wilson Jr. during their April 3rd, 2015 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I. The 7-0 DeLomba returns to the same venue Friday, July 15th, 2015 in his toughest test to date when he faces 12-2 southpaw Juan Rodriguez Jr. of Union City, N.J., in the six-round co-feature of CES Boxing's "Rhode To Redemption" card, headlined by Providence's Vladine Biosse. 
(July 8th, 2015) -- Juan Rodriguez Jr. stopped short of making any predictions in advance of his Friday, July 17th, 2015 bout against unbeaten welterweight Nick DeLomba, but has little doubt as to which fighter would benefit more in an old-fashioned slugfest.

 


"Every boxer has a puncher's chance. If you get caught with the right one, that's it," said the Union City, N.J., southpaw, "but the record shows I have the advantage if it becomes a brawl."


 


The 5-foot-9 slugger with five knockouts on his record represents the toughest, most dangerous test of DeLomba's young career. The 29-year-old Rodriguez Jr. enters next Friday's bout at 12-2, a lengthy resume that includes showdowns against welterweight standouts Sammy Vazquez and Taras Shelestyuk, the latter on ESPN2. He and DeLomba will square off in the six-round co-feature of CES Boxing's "Rhode To Redemption" card at Twin River Casino.


 


"I think he's going to be a good opponent to make us look and put us on that next level," DeLomba said. "He's a traditional, tough opponent. Comes forward.


 


"Like I said before, I can adapt to anything in the ring. We just come up with a game plan and take to it and I adapt to whatever he throws out there."


 


The soft-spoken DeLomba (7-0, 1 KO) has every reason to be confident after putting together his most complete performance April 3rd in a knockout win over regional rival Joe Wilson Jr. His road to 7-0 was an unlikely one, starting exclusively with six-round bouts, which merely meant the competition across the ring was guaranteed to be as tough, if not tougher, on a nightly basis.


 


The truth is, DeLomba's never had it easy; his professional debut in 2013 was a six-round slugfest with ex-Marine Jimmy Smith, a bloody battle in which DeLomba emerged victorious on the scorecards. In his fourth fight, he beat 12-fight vet Edwin Soto in Soto's backyard in Connecticut. Now it's a 12-2 southpaw with twice as many fights.


 


Regardless of the challenge, DeLomba is at his peak both physically and mentally working with coach Victor Fagnant, a welcome change from the early days when he bounced from gym to gym with no real positive influence in his corner. The results showed April 3rd when DeLomba scored his first career knockout just days after forecasting his improved power in training camp.


 


"We trained hard. Our training camp was phenomenal. Preparation, everything was perfect. I felt phenomenal in that fight," DeLomba said of his April 3rd win over Wilson Jr.


 


"Vic's just working on my technique, making me sit down on my punches more, getting away from my amateur style of on your toes, up and throwing fast flurries and instead waiting a half second and cracking a little more."


 


Though DeLomba doesn't watch much video - "I leave that up to coach Vic," he said - he might be able to glean some useful information from Rodriguez's two losses, particularly the one against the rising prospect Vazquez in which he hit the canvas three times before the referee stopped the bout.


 


But Rodriguez admits he was tentative in those fights. He held back and didn't let his hands go as much as he's done in previous fights. That, he predicts, will all change July 17th.


 


"You're going to see a different Juan Rodriguez," he said matter-of-factly. "More accurate, more precise with my punches - busier. I laid back sometimes in those other fights. I went back into boxing mode a little too much, and that really doesn't favor me.


 


"I'm ready to rock and roll," he added. "If I have to brawl, I'll brawl. If I have to box, I'll box. My record shows when a fight come my way, I don't back down from anybody."


 


Tickets for "Rhode To Redemption" are priced at $40.00, $100.00 and $125.00 (VIP) and available for purchase online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, by phone at 401-724-2253/2254 or at the Twin River Players Club. All fights and fighters are subject to change.


 


Super middleweight Vladine Biosse (15-6-2, 7 KOs), known in his hometown as "Mr. Providence," returns to Rhode Island for the first time in two years when he faces the hard-hitting Chris Chatman (12-5-1, 5 KOs) of Jersey City, N.J., in the 10-round main event.


 


The undercard features several regional rivalries, starting with a four-round junior middleweight bout between Wilson Jr. (3-2) of Hartford, Conn., and Andy Gonzalez (1-0, 1 KO) of Worcester, Mass., and a four-round heavyweight rematch between Jean Pierre Augustin (4-0-1, 2 KOs) of Lawrence, Mass., and Solomon Maye (1-4-1, 1 KO) of New Haven, Conn. The two fought to a draw in April.


 


Unbeaten Worcester, Mass., junior middleweight Khiary Gray (7-0, 5 KOs) also returns in a six-round bout.


 


Framingham, Mass., super lightweight Julio Perez makes his pro debut against Boston's Rafael Francis (0-4) and New Bedford, Mass., welterweight Scott Sullivan (1-1, 1 KO) returns to face Providence's Angel Valdez (0-2), both four-round bouts. Lawrence, Mass., lightweight Jacob Solis (1-0) will make his Twin River debut and fight for the first time since 2012 when he faces Salem, Mass., vet Matt Doherty (2-1, 2 KOs) in a four-round bout.


 


For more information on "Rhode To Redemption" visit www.cesboxing.com, follow @CESBOXING on Twitter and Instagram and "like" the official CES Boxing Facebook fan page.


 


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