Manny Woods has heard all about the so-called tough fight cities in the United States, among them Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York and even Providence, R.I., the home of five-time world champion Vinny Paz and The Contender star Peter Manfredo Jr. » Read More
New Haven’s Williams faces hard-hitting Woods May 13th
-PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 22nd, 2016) — Five months following his triumphant Twin River Casino debut, New Haven, Conn., welterweight Jimmy Williams returns to Rhode Island on Friday, May 13th, 2016 in his toughest test to date. » Read More
CES’ young guns blazing new trails among northeast boxers
-The heart of boxing in the northeast used to beat the loudest in Philadelphia, where ring warriors such as Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier and Bernard Hopkins are rightfully considered among the all-time greats, not to mention New York, the home of legendary champions Rocky Graziano, Mike Tyson and “Sugar” Ray Robinson, among others. » Read More
Williams, Gray-Pitts score knockout wins on undercard of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights
-UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Feb. 13th, 2015) – Unbeaten New Haven, Conn., junior middleweight Jimmy Williams kept his perfect record intact Friday and stole the show on the undercard of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena. » Read More
Williams, Vincent remain unbeaten through tough battles on undercard of ESPN showcase
-Two of CES Boxing’s most prized prospects from Connecticut kept their unbeaten records intact Wednesday on the undercard of SMS Promotions’ special edition ESPN Friday Night Fights card at Foxwoods Resort Casino. » Read More
Vincent, Williams return to action tonight on undercard of special ESPN show at Foxwoods
-PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 2nd, 2014) – ESPN returns to the squared circle in New England tonight, and it’s only fitting CES Boxing is part of the show. » Read More
Williams, Lao battle for bragging rights
-PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 27th, 2014) — Jimmy Williams always knew he and Christian Lao would cross paths at some point. » Read More
Williams fights to a draw; Perez drops decision
-UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Aug. 3rd, 2013) – Hartford, Conn., super featherweight Joseph “Chip” Perez came up short in his quest to rebound from his knockout loss in January while nearby New Haven native Jimmy Williams fought to a draw Saturday on the undercard of the NBC Sports Network’s Fight Night card at Mohegan Sun, co-promoted by Main Events and Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. » Read More