CES 2023 Winter Brawl. New champions crowned – Brendan Higgins
By Brendan Higgins, contributing writer Photos: Kelly Gentile for RINewsToday On Saturday night, Jimmy Burchfield proved once again why he is the leader in combat Sports promotion. CES Boxing took over the Mohegan Sun arena presenting yet another action packed event. Two new champions were crowned . In addition, John Gotti III had a successful outing. The building was jammed packed as many of the area’s top regional fighters showcased their skills. Four of the top prize fighters from Connecticut had the privilege of fighting in front of a partisan crowd eager to cheer them on. In the opening contest, Gabriel Costa won a split decision over crowd favorite Chad Leoncello. Costa was outweighed by a substantial margin. He was, however, much more active during the entire fight on his way to victory. Speaking of fan favorites, the second fight featured Connecticut native Stevie Jane Coleman. She took on Michaela Nogue of Egg Harbor, New Jersey, in a full on...