McCreedy knocks out Caminero in 1st round for New England & EBA titles
U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade remains unbeaten

LINCOLN, R.I. (September 4, 2009) – Eastern Boxing association super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy retained his title and captured the vacant New England belt tonight with a first-round technical knockout win against Eddie “Thunder” Caminero at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

McCreedy-Caminero headlined “School’s In,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River.

McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs) effectively countered Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs) with thunderous rights to the head until referee Joey Lupino stopped the bout. Caminero was out on his feet and staggered back against the ropes when the referee stepped between the two fighters.

“Conditioning, running and my trainer, Alex Rivera, were the difference,” McCreedy explained his improvement. Alex noticed that Eddie threw a lot of lefts and he told me to counter with my right. I’ve never landed so many clear punches. It really felt good knocking him out. What’s next? I’ll take Elvin Ayala all night long.”

Ayala, the former world title challenger, challenged McCreedy in the middle of the ring and McCreedy immediately accepted, saying, “Any day, right now or tomorrow.”

2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade, fighting in front of his Rhode Island fans for the only the second time as a pro, showcased all of his vast arsenal of ring weapons against a game John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), unleashing a barrage of punched from different angles from the opening bell through until referee Danny Schiovane halted the action at 2:33 of the sixth and final round. Andrade-Williams was presented by Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, in association with CES.

“It was first six-round fight, well, I stopped him in the sixth, and I was happy with my performance, maybe my best so far,” Andrade said after the bout. “I was surprised I didn’t stop him earlier. He was tough. I still could have done better; throwing my jab and not throwing some punches as wide. Fighting at home was beautiful. The fans gave me energy.”                                                                                                                                                                                    

Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs) finished off Sam Norwood (0-5) with a stinging left hook in the second round.

Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza (1-0) won his pro debut in impressive fashion, stopping Antonio Fernandez (0-3) in the fourth round.

Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland and Rodricka Ray (2-3-1) fought to a 4-round draw, while
New York super featherweight “Macho” Israel Sanchez (2-2, 0 KOs) won a 4-round unanimous decision against Providence’s previously unbeaten Omar Pena (2-1-1).

Full results below:

RESULTS FROM TWIN RIVER
Lincoln, Rhode Island

September 4, 2009 – “School’s In”

CRUISERWEIGHTS

Jay Holland (3-0-1, 2 KO), Providence, RI                  DRAW4 (38-38, 38-38, 38-38)                  Rodricka Ray (2-3-1, 2 KO), Jackson, TN

SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Joey McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs), Lowell, MA                           WTKO1 (2:42)                                    Eddie Caminero (5-3, 5 KOs), Lawrence, MA
(McCreedy won New England title and retained EBA title)
Vladine Biosse (3-0, 3 KOs), Providence, RI                           WTKO2 (0:38)                                    Sam Norwood (0-5), Oklahoma City, OK
                 
JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS
Demetrius Andrade (7-0, 6 KOs), Providence, RI                            WTKO6 (2:33)                                    John Williams (3-1-1, 2 KOs), Charlotte, NC
David Bauza (1-0, 1 KO), Hartford, CT                                            WTKO4 (2:38)                                    Antonio Fernandez (0-3), Brockton, MA                 

SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS
Israel Sanchez (2-2, 0 KOs), New York, NY                             WDEC4 (40-34, 40-34, 38-36)                  Omar Pena (2-1-1, 0 KOs)                 

WEIGHTS FROM "SCHOOL'S IN"

Joey McCreedy                 164 LBS.
Eddie Caminero                166 LBS.
(New England & EBA Super Middleweight Championships)

Demetrius Andrade           153 LBS.
John Williams                   153 LBS.

Vladine Biosse                  175 LBS.
Sam Norwood                  LATER

David Bauza                     156 LBS.
Antonio Fernandez            153 LBS.

Diego Pereira                   142 ½ LBS.
Damien Butler                  148 ½ LBS.

Jay Holland                      192 LBS.
Rodrika Ray                     197 LBS.

Omar Pena                      130 LBS.
Israel Suarez                    130 LBS.

PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Joey McCreedy: “Come tomorrow night, I’m prepared. I’m the principal, that’s it. I’m in great shape. I’m ready for war, my guns are ready. If he stands in front of me, he’s going to be taken down. There will be a knockout and it’s not going to be me.”

Eddie Caminero: “I want to thank Joey McCreedy for taking the fight. I’m looking forward to a good fight.”

Demetrius Andrade: “’School’s In’ – I was the pretty boy in school with my wardrobe spread out. I’m the cool kid in school everybody wants to be.”

John Williams: “I’d like to thank Demetrius Andrade for this opportunity. I’m looking forward to our fight. I’ve heard ‘School’s In.’ I’m looking forward to learning. There’s a difference between school and life. In school, you’re given an opportunity, lessons and then tested. In life, tests teach you lessons.”

Olympian Demetrius Andrade returns home for
Friday night’s “School’s In” show at Twin River

PROVIDENCE (Sept. 2, 2009) – A year ago, 2008 Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade was a world amateur champion representing the United States in the Olympic Games.  Now, considered one of the top pro prospects in the world, Demetrius returns home to fight Friday night in the 6-round co-feature on the “School’s In” card, at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.

Poor scoring at the Olympics may have left Andrade with a sour taste, but the junior middleweight has moved on as his pro journey takes him, hopefully, to even greater heights.

“All of that is in the past,” Andrade said. “I learned never to put the final result of a fight in the hands of the judges. I either knock out my opponent or beat him badly to where there’s no doubt I won.

“I’ve been training hard in the gym for this fight. I really love fighting at home. There’s no added pressure on me at all. I like it better than being far away from home in a hotel room. Here, I enjoy chillin’ out with my family and friends. I’m much more comfortable fighting at home and look forward to it.”

“School’s In” is presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. (CES), in association with Twin River. Andrade (5-0, 4 KOs) meets unbeaten John Williams (3-0-1, 2 KOs) in the 6-round co-feature, in association with Banner Promotions and Star Boxing.

Eastern Boxing Association (EBA) super middleweight “Irish” Joey McCreedy (10-3-1, 5 KOs), fighting out of Lowell (MA), battles Lawrence’s (MA) hard-hitting Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (5-2, 5 KOs) for Merrimack Valley bragging rights in the 8-round main event for McCreedy’s EBA belt as well as the vacant New England crown.

Former University of Rhode Island football player, Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (2-0, 2 KOs), faces Robert Graves (0-1) in a 4-round bout. Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland (3-0, 2 KOs) meets Rodricka Ray (2-3, 1 KO), Providence super featherweight Omar Pena (2-0-1) squares-off against Israel Suarez (1-2, 0 KOs), and Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza makes his pro debut versus Antonio Fernandez (0-2), of Brockton. Peabody (MA) super lightweight Simeon Dunwell (9-1, 2 KOs) and Pawtucket super lightweight Diego Pereira (4-0, 2 KOs) are also scheduled to fight on the “School’s In” show in separate 4-round matches against opponents to be determined. All bouts and boxers are subject to change.

Rollback ticket prices for “School’s In” are $35.00, $50.00, $100.00 ($15.00 redeemable free play at Twin River), and limited $150.00 Jimmy’s Platinum Club ($25.00 redeemable free play at Twin River), and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “School’s In.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)

“SCHOOL’S IN” Press Conference Quotes

Demetrius Andrade: “Everything is good. I’ve been training hard. ‘School’s In’ – I’m the cool kid in school everybody wants to be. Bring pencils and paper September 4th. I’m going to teach how to box, jab, go to the body and look good doing it. I’m going to put on a show.”

Joey McCreedy: “What can I say about Eddie? First,
I don’t like him. He didn’t show up for the press conference and I hope he shows four the fight. Maybe it’s better if he doesn’t. I’m going to put him in a body-bag. The name of the card is ‘School’s In’ and I’m going to be the principal. First round, I’ll give him a warning; second round, detention; third round, expel him. I’ve been in wars with ‘Bobo’ (Starnino) and every time he’s stepped up he’s been knocked out. I will knock him out…a devastating knockout. I’m taking this fight personally. I will come out with two belts instead of one (he is the EBA champ and their fight will also be for the New England championship).”

Eddie Caminero (message): “I plan to end the fight early. I guarantee a knock out. I’m 10-percent confident because I’m a stronger, better fighter than McCreedy. Prepare for a war.”

Vladine Biosse: “The fan is everything; those supporting us. I’m never out of the gym and I’m always in shape. I’m coming to bring you a great show. We’ve been working hard and I’ll show some different looks. I have a different style of fighting that I’ll show September 4th. It’s going to be a great, exciting show.”

Simeon Dunwell: “I’m coming of a split decision loss in Texas and I’m not going to lose twice in a row. I’m ready to pound-in somebody’s face.”

David Bauza: “I had a short amateur career in Puerto Rico. I’m ready to prove myself in the United States. I’m happy to be here. We are ready and we will have a large fan base coming from Hartford. I know we will be victorious in this fight.”

Diego Pereira: “I’m Mr. Excitement. I throw a lot of punches, hard punches. I apply a lot of pressure, always coming forward. I bring action and, hopefully, my opponent will come and bang with me.”

Omar Pena: “This is a really good card with a lot of good fighters. ‘School’s In,’ that’s the title and we’re going to give it a big bang. Come to the show and get into the spirit. I want to shout out to my family and Dominican people. We’re going to put on a helluva show.”

McCreedy-Caminero title fight headlines “School’s In”
Olympian Demetrius Andrade returns home in co-feature
September 4th show at Twin River Event Center, RI

PROVIDENCE (Aug. 10, 2009) – A regional title fight between “Irish” Joey McCreedy and Eddie “Thunder” Caminero, strongly supported by the return home of 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin” Andrade, headlines the September 4th “School’s In” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln.

EBA super middleweight champion McCreedy
(10-3-1, 5 KOs), fighting out of Lowell (MA), and dangerous punching Caminero (5-2, 5 KOs), representing Lawrence (MA), are Merrimack Valley arch-rivals. McCreedy’s EBA belt and the vacant New England title will be on the line in their 8-round main event.

Hot junior middleweight prospect Andrade (6-0, 5 KOs), born and raised in Providence, returns home to fight there as a professional for only the second time. The exciting boxer-puncher was a world champion as an amateur. Andrade’s 6-round fight against an opponent to be determined is presented in association with Star Boxing and Banner Promotions.

“Starting with our great main event, right down to the opening bout, New England boxing fans are going to get what they want and deserve – action-packed, entertaining, competitive fights,” Burchfield said. “The main event between McCreedy and Caminero is a fight for territorial rights. It’s a promoter’s dream – two tough, talented kids leaving it all in the ring. Demetrius is a star in the making and we’re excited to have him fighting at home again on our card.”

Former University of Rhode Island football player, Providence super middleweight Vladine Biosse (2-0, 2 KOs), will be back in action in a 4-round bout. Another olid prospect, Pawtucket light welterweight Diego Pereira (4-0, 2 KOs), and Providence cruiserweight Jay Holland (3-0, 2 KOs), meet TBA’s in 4-round matches.

Also on the undercard in separate 4-rounders are Hartford junior middleweight David Bauza, Byfield (MA) welterweight Derek Silveira (2-0, 1 KO) and Providence super featherweights Omar Pena (2-0-1). Dominican-native Bauza is making his much-anticipated pro debut versus Antonio Fernandez (0-2), of Brockton (MA), while Silveira faces Manny Molina (2-4, 1 KO), also fighting out of Brockton. Multiple New England Golden Gloves champion Pena meets Israel Sanchez (1-2).

All bouts and boxers are subject to change.

“This is a great card from top to bottom,” Burchfield added. “Biosse is very popular, especially among URI alumni and also in the Cape Verdean community. Pereira really looks like the real thing and a lot of people in boxing have been waiting for Bauza’s pro debut. Silveira, Holland and Pena all rate among the top prospects in New England. A lot of tomorrow’s stars are fighting September 4th at Twin River.”

Rollback ticket prices for “School’s In” are $25.00 SRO, $35.00, $65.00, $100.00 and limited $150.00 Jimmy’s Platinum Club and are available to purchase by calling CES (401.724.2253/2254), going online at www.cesboxing.com or www.twinriver.com, at Twin River’s Players Club booth at Twin River, or any TicketMaster location.

Contact CES (401.724.2253/2254/www.cesboxing.com) or the Twin River Event Center (877.82.RIVER/ www.twinriver.com) for more information. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout at 7 PM/ET.

(Twin River has waived its 18+ rule for “School’s In.” Anybody under the age of 18 must be accompanied at all times by an adult and they must enter through the West entrance.)