WEST WARWICK, RI – 2004 United States Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada got back in the win column last night with a commanding, shutout victory over spoiler Joseph Rabotte before a packed house at the West Warwick Civic Center in the inaugural show for Big Six Entertainment.
Estrada, 245 lbs., stalked his opponent from the opening bell, landing quick one-two’s throughout the night, while a frustrated Rabotte, 246 lbs., talked a lot more trash in the ring than he dished out. A steady body attack from Estrada paid off in the 8th round when Estrada landed a hard right hand to the rib cage that sent Rabotte to the canvas for the first and only knockdown of the fight.
The final scores were 80-71 and 80-72 twice, raising Providence, RI’s Estrada’s record to 17-4, 4 KO’s while Rabotte, Atlanta, GA, fell to 11-19-1, 3 KO’s.
In the co-feature, former USBA & NABO middleweight champion Brian “The Bull” Barbosa, 171 lbs., made his return to the ring successful with a first round TKO over New England light heavyweight champion Joe Gardner, 171 lbs.
Barbosa, now fighting out of Falmouth, Mass., never let Gardner get warmed up, as he jumped on him from the opening bell. A huge left hook dropped Gardner for the first time and than an overhand right sealed Gardner’s fate as referee Dick Flaherty waved off the action after the second knockdown.
The win, Barbosa’s first since January 2002, raised his record to 30-6, 22 KO’s. The loss drops Gardner, Woonsocket, RI, to 7-4-1.
In what may have been the New England Fight of the Year, undefeated Chris Gilbert, 151 lbs, defeated Dustin Reinhold, 150 ½ lbs. The two waged an all-out war for four rounds. The win raised Gibert, Windsor, VT, to 3-0, 2 KO’s. Reinhold, Fall River, Mass., fell to 4-2, 2 KO’s.
In another slug fest, undefeated Angel Camacho, 173 lbs., made his return to the ring a success with a hard fought decision win over Keith Kozlin, 175 lbs. The unanimous decision gave Camacho, Johnston, RI, his first win since 2008 and raised his mark to 12-0, 4 KO’s. The loss drops Warwick, RI’s Kozlin to 6-3-1, 4 KO’s.
Hartford, CT prospect Joseph “Chip” Perez, 133 lbs., raised his mark to 6-1, 2 KOs with a unanimous six round decision win over Adrian Perez, Sarasota, FL, 133 lbs. The loss dropped him to 7-4-1, 1 KO.
Kali Reis, 148 lbs., scored two knockdowns en route to a 2nd round TKO over Kate Aversa, 146 lbs. The win raised Providence, RI’s Reis’ record to 3-1-1, 2 KO’s. Aversa, Framingham, Mass., fell to 0-2. Reis was awarded “Fighter of the Night” for her performance.
Debuting junior welterweight prospect Jair Ramos, Hartford, Conn.,141 lbs. scored a shutout unanimous decision over fellow pro debut Robert Brando-Hunt, Hyannis, Mass., 142 ½ lbs.
The event was the first show for the newly formed Big Six Entertainment and was sponsored by Narragansett Beer. Matchmaker for the event was Mark Vaz.
CHICAGO’S 8 COUNT BOXING GYM OPENS THIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 12TH
CHICAGO, IL (December 10, 2011) Longtime Chicago boxing promoter Dominic Pesoli will open 8 Count Boxing Gym (410 N. Oakley, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60612) this Monday, December 12th.
“I’m thrilled to be opening the 8 Count Boxing Gym this coming Monday. Having worked for many years as a boxing promoter and trainer I know how important a high quality training facility can be for athletes of all levels” said Pesoli.
“The 8 Count Boxing Gym will be home to numerous world class professional boxers who call Chicago home as well as the growing amateur and white collar boxing community here.”
8 Count Boxing Gym will hold it’s Grand Opening at 7pm on Thursday, December 15th as it hosts the Official Public Weigh-In for WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 20, the sensational professional boxing card set for the following evening, Friday, December 16th at the UIC Pavilion.
WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 20 is headlined by a terrific light heavyweight battle between “Chicago’s Polish Prince” Andrzej Fonfara and Minnesota’s Phil ‘The Drill” Williams.
Further details on the 8 Count Boxing Gym will be announced shortly. Tickets for WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 20 can be purchased in advance by calling 312-226-5800