PAWTUCKET – Jimmy Burchfield Sr., founder and CEO of Classic Entertainment Sports Boxing, honored Mayor Donald R. Grebien today with a pair of boxing gloves to symbolize his hard work on behalf of the city. Burchfield also brought in the belt from Bleed for This, the movie based on the inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza.

“I thank Jimmy (Burchfield Sr.) for taking the time to present me with these honorary gloves,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “I am truly humbled and would like to recognize those on the City Council, Schools, city employees, businesses, and residents. They are the ones who truly keep our community going.”

“I know champions, and Mayor Grebien is a champion,” said Burchfield. “We admire and support anyone that is willing to battle the way the Mayor has. Seeing his efforts on various community matters has inspired me and inspired our boxers. We see the champion spirit in him.”

About CES Boxing

Classic Entertainment & Sports is a combat sports promotion company founded by Jimmy Burchfield, Sr. in 1987 and has grown into one of the industry's leading sports promotion companies. CES began as a professional boxing promotional firm, but has since expanded to include a Mixed Martial Arts division, which debuted in September 2010 at the Twin River Casino, now its home base. CES currently has an ever-growing roster in both its Boxing and MMA divisions.

Notable boxers include Vinny Paz, "Hammerin" Hank Lundy, "The Pride of Providence" Peter Manfredo Jr., Polish Heavyweight Mariusz Wach, Joseph "Chip" Perez, Elvin Ayala, and "Mr. Providence" Vladine Biosse. Notable MMA fighters include: John "Doomsday" Howard, Mike "The Beast" Campbell, David "Brass Body" Bautista, Alex Karalexis and Keith "Sonic Boom" Jeffrey.

CES Boxing’s next event will take place Saturday, June 29^th at Foxwoods Resort Casino.

About Jimmy Burchfield

Jimmy Burchfield Sr. is well known in the Boxing world. He began his illustrious career as a corner man working his way up to an international boxing judge when he decided he could promote better than those doing it at the time. After 27 years, CES Boxing remains the “Heart and Soul” of Boxing. Known as the hardest working prompter in the business, Jimmy Sr takes great pride in the relationships he has with all his fighters. His passion and work ethic is second to none.

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 For Immediate Release
May 23, 2019
Contact: Wil Arboleda
401-728-0500 ext. 358

Jimmy Burchfield
401-639-2253
jimmy@teamces.com