http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/jerson_ravelo/74577 Recent articles about Jerson Ravelo en-us Biosse stuns sold-out crowd at Twin River with dominant victory over veteran Spina Something about the bright lights and the big stage seems to bring out the best in Vladine Biosse. Facing the toughest test of his career, Biosse (13-1-1) fought what might’ve been his best fight, out-slugging and out-working veteran Joey Spina (26-3-2) in a 78-74, 78-74, 79-73 unanimous decision win Thursday night in front of a sold-out crowd at Twin River Casino to retain his New England super middleweight title. Nicknamed “Mr. Providence,” Biosse won the highly-anticipated intrastate showdown by landing the cleaner, harder punches and beating the “K.O. Kid” at his own game. Spina’s power – he entered the fight with 18 knockouts in 26 victories – was supposed to be the decided factor, but it was Biosse, arguably the more athletic of the two, who looked every bit like the knockout artist. Biosse had gone 1-1-1 in his previous three bouts, including a knockout loss to Denis Grachev last May and a dra... Fri, 25 May 2012 09:35:21 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/biosse_defeats_spina_in_rhode_island_showdown/10871498 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/biosse_defeats_spina_in_rhode_island_showdown/10871498 Biosse defeats Spina in Rhode Island showdown http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/biosse_defeats_spina_in_rhode_island_showdown/10871498 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Reigning New England super middleweight champion Vladine Biosse has a bone to pick with whoever came up with the title, “Up For Grabs,” for tomorrow night’s long-awaited showdown at Twin River. “I earned that title in my first fight on ESPN two years ago,” Biosse said Wednesday in reference to his win over Joey McCreedy in July of 2010 on “Friday Night Fights” at Twin River. “There’s nothing up for grabs tomorrow night.” The truth is Biosse (12-1-1, 6 KOs) will be defending his title and his reputation as “Mr. Providence” when he faces fellow Providence native Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina (26-2-2, 18 KOs) in the eight-round main event of Thursday’s show at the Event Center, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. Both fighters made weight Wednesday with no issue; Biosse clocked in at the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds while Spina – traditionally a light heavyweight – came in at 167 ½. “We trained hard for this fight,” Biosse said. “I und Wed, 23 May 2012 21:55:17 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/spina_biosse_ready_for_battle_weigh_in_results_for_thursdays_twin_river_card/10860638 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/spina_biosse_ready_for_battle_weigh_in_results_for_thursdays_twin_river_card/10860638 Spina & Biosse ready for battle, weigh-in results for Thursday’s Twin River card http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/spina_biosse_ready_for_battle_weigh_in_results_for_thursdays_twin_river_card/10860638 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png ‘He can’t match me’ Confident, trim Spina predicts knockout against Biosse in Thursday night showdown He worked the mitts flawlessly, each punch sending a message. Showing off his lean, muscular physique, Providence’s own Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina turned heads at Saturday’s open workout at the Twin River Casino while promising to finish his opponent, Vladine Biosse, in grand fashion Thursday night. “Fourth-round knockout,” Spina said defiantly. “I just don’t think he’s up to my ability.” Spina (26-2-2, 18 KOs) will face Biosse on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 in the eight-round main event of “Up For Grabs,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I., the second installment of the 2012 Thursday Night Fight Series. In addition to Biosse’s New England Super Middleweight Title, bragging rights will be on the line as both fighters enter the ring representing their hometown of Providence. For Spina, his biggest concern Mon, 21 May 2012 10:14:13 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/spina_predicting_early_ko_against_biosse/10838522 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/spina_predicting_early_ko_against_biosse/10838522 Spina predicting early KO against Biosse http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/spina_predicting_early_ko_against_biosse/10838522 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The city Jimmy Burchfield has worked tirelessly to keep on the forefront of the boxing community is up for grabs, and two of Rhode Island’s brightest stars are ready to take the crown. Vladine Biosse (12-1-1, 6 KOs), dubbed “Mr. Providence” due to his strong following in Rhode Island’s capital city, will defend his New England Super Middleweight Title on Thursday, May 24th, 2012 against Providence’s Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina (26-2-2, 18 KOs) in the eight-round main event of “Up For Grabs,” presented by Classic Entertainment & Sports at the Twin River Event Center. “This is the biggest local fight to hit the Ocean State in more than a decade, and there’s no place we’d rather be than the beautiful Twin River Event Center,” Burchfield said. “These are the kind of fights the fans want to see, and I credit both fighters for being willing to put their reputations and careers on the line in front of what will undoubtedly be a sold-out crowd. “The name ‘Up For Grabs’ is fitting, bec Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:07:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/spina_biosse_ready_for_providence_battle_royale_on_may_24/10652849 http://network.yardbarker.com/college_football/article_external/spina_biosse_ready_for_providence_battle_royale_on_may_24/10652849 Spina & Biosse ready for Providence battle royale on May 24 http://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/spina_biosse_ready_for_providence_battle_royale_on_may_24/10652849 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Contrary to popular belief, the heavyweight division is alive and well in professional boxing, and Classic Entertainment & Sports is ready to showcase one of the best and brightest on March 24th. Reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) International heavyweight champion Mariusz Wach (25-0, 13 KOs) of North Bergen, N.J. (born and raised in Krakow, Poland), will make his second title defense Saturday, March 24th, 2012 against hard-hitting veteran Tye Fields (49-4, 44 KOs) of Alberta, Canada (by way of Missoula, Mont.) in the 12-round main event of “Heavyweight New Generation,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports in association with Global Boxing at the Resorts Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City. Wach, ranked No. 6 in the WBC, will face a stiff test against Fields, who has won four consecutive bouts – two by knockout. Fields hasn’t lost since May while Wach is unbeaten in 25 professional bouts with his last six victories coming by knockout. Wach’s recen... Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:00:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/unbeaten_heavyweight_mariusz_wach_in_action_march_24th_in_atlanic_city/10311646 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/unbeaten_heavyweight_mariusz_wach_in_action_march_24th_in_atlanic_city/10311646 Unbeaten heavyweight Mariusz Wach in action March 24th in Atlanic City http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/unbeaten_heavyweight_mariusz_wach_in_action_march_24th_in_atlanic_city/10311646 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Blazin’ a new trail; CES prepares to launch boxing tripleheader with three-city tour in March Three shows, nine days, one promoter – brace yourself this month for an amazing ride through the dynamic world of Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. Spanning nine days between March 22nd and 30th, CES will promote three live boxing events in three cities, starting with the official launch of its 2012 Thursday Night Fight Series at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I., on Thursday, March 22nd, continuing Saturday, March 24th with a spectacular heavyweight event at the Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., and culminating with the return of ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” on Friday, March 30th at the Foxwoods Resort Casino’s MGM Grand Theater in Ledyard, Conn., featuring two nationally-televised title bouts. “Anyone who thinks boxing is dead should take a look at what we’re doing this month,” Burchfield said. “This sport is alive and well thanks to the... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:58:02 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ces_has_three_cards_in_nine_day_span_including_friday_night_fights_on_march_30th/10255444 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ces_has_three_cards_in_nine_day_span_including_friday_night_fights_on_march_30th/10255444 C.E.S. has three cards in nine-day span, including Friday Night Fights on March 30th http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ces_has_three_cards_in_nine_day_span_including_friday_night_fights_on_march_30th/10255444 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png