May 22, 2026 | Boxing, Boxing, Food & Beverage, Sports, Sports Betting
Prime Seats, Cold Beer, Delicious Bites, Fight Night Action and Giveaways Take Center Stage
WHAT: Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will host a high‑energy viewing experience for UFC Freedom 250, broadcasting the historic fight taking place on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Fight fans can take in the action and enjoy an electrifying sportsbook environment featuring wall‑to‑wall screens, including the 140-foot video wall, live wagering and exclusive raffle giveaways of signed UFC memorabilia.
WHEN/WHERE: Sunday, June 14th | 8:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
Viewing Package
Guests can reserve a seat for $100 per person, which includes:
- One bucket of beer
- One entrée
- Each attendee who reserves a seat will receive raffle tickets to win exclusive signed UFC items – Ilia Topuria shorts, Alex Pereira shorts and a Sean O’Malley glove – drawn during the fight.
For reservations, click HERE.
Event Details
The main card features a stacked lineup of bouts, headlined by a Lightweight Title matchup between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, as well as a Heavyweight Interim Title Bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. Additional fights include Sean O’Malley vs. Aiemann Zahabi, Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis, and Maurício Ruffy vs. Michael Chandler. Fight card subject to change.
Named one of the UFC’s Top 30 sports bars in the country in 2025, Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook delivers the ultimate destination to watch, bet, and celebrate UFC Freedom 250. Reserve a seat via the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook event calendar, HERE.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan also operates an iGaming division, Mohegan Digital, in Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Ontario, CA providing cutting-edge online gaming solutions to Mohegan’s loyal fan base. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Mar 21, 2024 | Boxing, Boxing, Food & Beverage, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Reservations include buffet, free meet & greet with Dustin Poirier and a chance to win an inclusive MMA trip to Las Vegas
UNCASVILLE, CT (March 21, 2024) – On Saturday, April 13th, guests are invited to head over to the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to enjoy the adrenaline-pumping MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier. Throughout the event, guests who book a reservation via URVenue will have an exclusive opportunity to indulge in delicious food and drinks, participate in a meet and greet with Dustin “The Diamond” Poirier and take part in giveaways with the grand prize being an inclusive MMA trip for two to Las Vegas!
Seating for the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook begins at 6:00pm and a reservation will give guests a chance to satisfy their cravings with delicious drink specials and delectable food from an incredible buffet that opens at 7:00pm. From 9:00pm – 11:00pm, guests will be able to step inside a replica octagon ring for a free meet & greet experience with MMA powerhouse, Dustin Poirier. Guests will be able to take a photo with Poirier and get one personal item autographed. Additionally, guests with reservations will automatically be entered into three giveaways that will take place at the end of the night. The prizes associated with these giveaways include two autographed MMA belts and a grand prize inclusive MMA trip, including airfare and accommodations for two, to Las Vegas! The drawing takes place at 10:50pm and guests must be present to win.
Attendees of the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier will be able to feel the intensity as they watch the action unfold on the 140-foot video wall between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill when they go head-to-head in the main event. The preliminary card begins at 8:00pm and the main card will take place at 10:00pm.
All guests must be 21 and older to enter Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. To learn more about the MMA Watch Party with Dustin Poirier and to book a reservation, guests can visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars, three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena and the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, which was recently named as one of the 30 best sports bars to watch UFC. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Nov 7, 2023 | Boxing, General News, Special Events
Shelly Vincent, Matt Remillard, Tarvis Simms and Tony Grano headline the 2023 class; renowned journalist Mark Allen Baker and promoter Art Pelullo & more will also be inducted
UNCASVILLE, CT (November 7, 2023) – The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame is celebrating its 17th Annual Induction Ceremony in the Uncas Ballroom on Saturday, November 18th at 6:00pm. This event is open to the public, and in addition to celebrating the latest class of inductees, guests will have the unique opportunity to mingle with boxing legends and immerse themselves in the rich boxing culture of Connecticut.
Headlining inductees for the 2023 class are as follows:
Shelly Vincent | A native of New London, CT, Shelly Vincent made Providence, RI her boxing base for what turned out to be a spectacular career in the women’s featherweight division. She began her pro career in 2011, and it took her just three years to get a shot at a title. Vincent won a majority decision over Jackie Trivilino to capture the Universal Boxing Federation world super bantamweight championship and made a successful title defense against Christina Ruiz to win the IBA super bantamweight crown. Known for her crowd-pleasing style, Vincent’s pro career ended with a 27-2 record.
Matt Remillard | A two-time Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Pro Fighter of the Year, Remillard took part in an event that has become rare in the boxing world. The Manchester featherweight, who was trained by another member of the CBHOF, Paul Cichon, was 23-0 when he put his NABF, WBO and NABO titles on the line to take on 24-0 Mikey Garcia in 2011. It was one of the few times that undefeated fighters with 20 plus wins squared off in the ring with world titles on the line. This highly anticipated bout turned out to be the only loss in Remillard’s career, as he finished with a 27-1 pro record with 15 knockouts. Remillard was a two-time Everlast Under-19 National Amateur champion and had numerous thrilling fights at Mohegan Sun Arena during his career.
Tarvis Simms | A Norwalk, CT native who comes from a boxing family, Simms was a middleweight with the nickname “Marvelous,” which could also describe his career as a pro. Simms finished with a superlative 27-1-1 record after a sterling amateur career. He won the WBF All-American middleweight title by outpointing Delray Raines in Bridgeport in 2008. One of Simms’ more notable victories came against former world champion Carl Daniels, who had amassed 50 wins before losing a unanimous decision to Simms in 2008.
Tony Grano | A graduate of RHAM High School in Hebron, CT, Grano exceeded expectations when he began his career as a professional heavyweight in 2005. He raced to a 15-1-1 record before he was matched against the highly regarded Travis Kauffman, who was 18-0 and heavily favored to defeat Grano. In a bout televised worldwide on HBO, Grano scored a stunning knockout victory. This matchup was named the “2009 Heavyweight Fight of the Year” by Ringside Magazine. Victories over Brian Minto and DaVarryl Williamson gave Grano the NABF heavyweight title in 2012. Known as the “Hebron Hammer,” Grano, now 42, would finish his career with a 20-3-1 record with 16 knockouts.
Mark Allen Baker | One of the most accomplished boxing journalists in the world, Baker has devoted much of his life to chronicling many notable moments in the sport of boxing. His published works range from “Willie Pep, a Biography of the 20th Century’s Greatest Featherweight,’’ to “The World Colored Heavyweight Championship, 1876-1937.’’ His book “Connecticut Boxing, The Fights, The Fighters, and the Fight Game,” was #1 on Amazon’s list of Hot New Releases in 2021. An author of over 25 books about American culture, history, and sports, Baker splits his time between New England and Florida, and is currently a member of the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Board of Directors.
Art Pelullo | Banner Promotions is one of the big hitters in the promotional game, and a lot of the success can be attributed to President and CEO, Arthur Pelullo. Pelullo began Banner Promotions in 1988, and has established a worldwide presence over 35 years, including in Connecticut. A Philadelphia native and member of the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame, Pelullo has promoted more than 200 shows worldwide on a variety of networks including HBO, Showtime, and Fox. The list of world champions promoted by Pelullo include Ricky Hatton, Diego Corrales, and Acelino Freitas.
Additional inductees include WNBC Middleweight Champion Elvin Ayala, IBO Super Bantamweight Champion Mike Oliver, top CT referee Danny Schiavone, long-time trainer Jose “Papo” Colon, and manager Mike Criscio. This monumental event will also honor Steve Carr, Eddie Dolan, Barbara Dunn, Al Gainer, Mosey King, William “Bill” J. Lee and Jimmy Leto from the 2020 class.
Tickets to The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame’s 17th Annual Induction Ceremony are on sale now. For more information, visit CTBoxingHOF.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Jul 21, 2023 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations
Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Invitational’ Amateur Showcase & Pro Boxing Showcase hits Mohegan Sun Arena on August 12th
UNCASVILLE, CT (July 21, 2023) – Taking place on Saturday, August 12th from Mohegan Sun Arena will be the highly anticipated CES Boxing “Summer Heat 2023.” A stacked boxing card is planned, including professional stand-out Chordale ‘The Gift’ Booker from Stamford, CT as well as Chad Dawson Jr. and Troyveon Allen, both from New Haven, CT.
“August 12th is going to be special, as fans will not only be treated to a great night of professional boxing, but they’ll get a 2-for-1,” stated CES Founder Jimmy Burchfield Sr. “Their ticket will also allow them to attend the ‘Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational,’ a USA Boxing sanctioned Amateur showcase that will take place before the pro card on August 12th.”
The stacked pro boxing card will be headlined by newly minted WBC US Super Welterweight champion Booker (19-1, 8 KOs), who picked up that title with a spectacular 4th round knockout at Mohegan Sun Arena in April.
Booker, with an impressive victory over Puerto Rico’s Nicolas Hernandez (27-6-3, 12 KOs) will be one step closer to a title shot, especially if undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo vacates his belts after moving up two divisions to challenge undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on September 30th in Las Vegas.
“This is going to be one of my best performances,” exclaimed Booker. “I haven’t been this locked in since 2018. However long it goes, it’s going to be bad for Nicolas Hernandez. You’re going to see a great performance and a great show. This fight is not going 10.”
The pro card will also feature Hall-of-Famer Jaime ‘The Hurricane’ Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs) and many of the best prospects that New England has to offer, including Anthony ‘ATV’ Velasquez (12-0-1, 11 KOs), Alejandro Paulino (14-0, 12 KOs), Angel Gonzalez (12-0, 7 KOs) and Wilson Mascarenhas (7-1, 2 KOs) in separate bouts.
“All of New England will be represented on the card in competitive match-ups,” said Burchfield Sr. “From top to bottom, this will be one of the best shows of the year.”
Another fighter CES boxing is excited to showcase is Polish prospect Slawomir Bohdziewicz (1-0, 1 KO), who scored a tremendous 3rd round knockout in his debut at Mohegan Sun Arena in April.
“I’m very thankful to Jimmy Burchfield for putting on this event,” said Bohdziewicz. “I know my Polish fans will come out to support me and I will not let them down.”
The event kicks off with “Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Invitational” amateur showcase beginning at 4:30pm. Topping that card will be Ali Feliz, the #1 ranked Heavyweight in the United States. Feliz is from a fighting family: his father, Fernely Feliz, was a heavyweight puncher who retired with a record of 23-9 with 16 KOs and fought the likes of former heavyweight champions Oleg Maskaev and ‘The Quiet Man’ John Ruiz. Ali’s brother, Fernely Feliz Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) is a power punching heavyweight who will also see action on the undercard of the pro show.
The Invitational will also feature Chad Dawson Jr., son of former two-time light heavyweight champion ‘Bad’ Chad Dawson, and Troyveon Allen, a 22-year-old who won the Western New England Golden Gloves at 132lbs this February.
“My Dad stepped down, so now I’m here to take his place and have fun,” joked Dawson Jr. to the delight of the crowd. “Fun destruction!”.
Join CES Boxing at Mohegan Sun Arena for a fantastic night of boxing. Tickets for this event are $165, $140, $66, and $46, and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Doors open at 4:00pm, with the first amateur bout starting at 5:00pm and the pro card beginning at 6:30pm.
“Mohegan Sun Arena has hosted some tremendous boxing in our 22-year history and were thrilled about the upcoming “Summer Heat 2023” fight card on August 12th, featuring so many impressive boxers, many of which hail from Connecticut!” Said Tom Cantone, President of Sports & Entertainment for Mohegan.
For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.
ABOUT CES BOXING
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Jun 15, 2023 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, General News
Guests will also have access to a special viewing of UFC 290
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 15, 2023) – Fans of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will get the chance to meet champion fighters Miesha Tate and Demetrious Johnson at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during a special meet & greet on Saturday July 8th. Starting at 5:00pm, guests can step into a mock octagon ring for a complimentary fan photo and have one personal item autographed. After meeting the MMA legends, fans can gather around the massive 140-foot video wall for the main event as a bout for the undisputed featherweight championship between Alexander Volkanovski and Yair Rodriguez takes place during UFC 290.
The MMA meet & greet is free to the public, however guests who book a table at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook for the UFC 290 viewing will have access to a priority line! For reservations, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook. UFC290 prelims start at 8:00pm and the main card starts at 10:00pm. Seating inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook starts at 4:30pm.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a robust food & beverage menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows. To learn more about all the action at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, visit: mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
ABOUT MIESHA TATE AND DEMETRIOUS JOHNSON
Miesha Tate is one of the most highly accomplished female MMA fighters in the world. She is credited as being an integral part of bringing women’s MMA to the UFC, and to where it has risen to today, Miesha has been competing in MMA, since 2007. Miesha became the FCF title holder in 2009, and then the Strikeforce Women’s Bantamweight champion in 2010. Shortly after the UFC started its women’s Bantamweight division, Miesha was featured on The Ultimate Fighter 18, and coached against Ronda Rousey. Her rivalry with Ronda and battles against her drew immense worldwide interest to women’s MMA. After a series of victories in the UFC, Miesha won the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Championship, by defeating Holly Holm in 2016. Miesha, after a brief retirement, has returned to the UFC and is currently competing, and ranked #13 in the Bantamweight division.
Known as “Mighty Mouse” Demetrious Johnson is one of the most highly accomplished fighters in MMA/UFC history and is the current “ONE Championship” champion. Competing primarily in the flyweight division, Johnson cemented his legacy as one of the greatest fighters in MMA history. He rose to prominence in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he dominated the flyweight division for years. Johnson’s unmatched speed, technical skill, and well-roundedness made him a formidable champion. From 2012 to 2017, he successfully defended his UFC Flyweight Championship a record-breaking 11 times. Johnson’s exceptional athleticism and fight IQ earned him the moniker “Mighty Mouse.” After leaving the UFC, he joined ONE Championship and continued to showcase his prowess and became the Flyweight Champ. Today, Johnson’s legacy stands as a testament to his unparalleled talent and contribution to the sport of MMA.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @mohegansun, view us on YouTube and find us on Snapchat at username MoheganSun.
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Jun 13, 2023 | Boxing, Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment
Card includes WBC Silver Junior Middleweight title bout
UNCASVILLE, CT (June 13, 2023) – CES Boxing returns to Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday, August 12th for a memorable night of boxing. The stacked card will include a newly crowned champion, several prospects, and a hall-of-famer in action.
Tickets are $165, $140, $66, and $46, and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
In a title fight, Stamford, CT’s Chordale “The Gift” Booker (19-1, 8 KOs) returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena for the third consecutive time following his spectacular knockout of Daniel Aduku in April to win the vacant WBC Silver junior middleweight title.
Fans will also be treated to 5-time, 2 division world champion Jaime “The Hurricane” Clampitt (24-6-2, 7 KOs), as she continues her hall-of-fame career in an 8 round super featherweight bout.
A pair of undefeated prospects from Springfield, MA will also be in action, as junior middleweight Anthony “ATV” Velasquez (12-0-1, 11 KOs) looks to make a statement in his first bout after an 8-round draw in April at the Mohegan Sun, and middleweight Jalen Renaud (9-0, 3 KOs) faces Portland, Maine’s Casey James Streeter (10-2-1, 4 KOs) in a middleweight slugfest.
Power punching prospect Michael “The Savage” Kimbel (2-0, 2 KOs) of Waterbury, CT, continues his assault on the super lightweight division, seeking his 3rd knockout in as many bouts.
ABOUT CES BOXING
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions on the East Coast. Founded in 1992 by Jimmy Burchfield Sr., CES Boxing has promoted many world class fighters, including Jamaine Ortiz, Juiseppe Cusumano, Hank Lundy, Vinny Paz, Peter Manfredo, Mariusz Wach, Jason Estrada, Matt Godfrey, and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.” and “The Contender: Manfredo v Pemberton”.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA
Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first “#1 Indoor Arena” ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the U.S. regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named “2021 Innovator of the Year” by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency. In recent years, the “Most Beloved Venue in America” has also been the “#1 Casino Venue in the World,” “#1 Social Media Venue in the World” and a seven – time national award – winner for “Arena of the Year.” For more information on concerts and other great events, visit Mohegan Sun. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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