Jan 6, 2023 | Boxing, Entertainment, Sports
Cusumano, Booker, Paulino, and Gotti featured on loaded fight card at Winter Brawl
With a new year comes fireworks, and CES Boxing is ready to light up the sky with an epic showcase at one of the world’s premier entertainment venues. Winter Brawl, CES Boxing’s 2023 season opener, comes to Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 21st.
Tickets are $165, $140, $66, and $46, and are on sale now at ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
Winter Brawl features a stacked lineup headlined by hard-hitting heavyweight “The Sicilian Nightmare” Juiseppe Cusumano facing “The Hungarian Hammer” Istvan Bernath in the 10-round main event.
Fresh off his knockout win over Dennis Ventura in August at Mohegan Sun Arena, Cusumano (21-4, 19 KOs) returns to face the 6-foot-4 Bernath (10-1, 8 KOs), a two-time silver medalist at the European Union Amateur Boxing Championships. Bernath was born in Budapest and now fights out of Miami.
The 10-round Cusumano-Bernath showdown is one of 11 fights at Winter Brawl, which also features the long-awaited return of light middleweight Chordale Booker (17-1, 7 KOs) from Stamford in an eight-round showcase against 37-fight veteran Angel Hernandez (17-17-3, 11 KOs), plus a highly anticipated six-round interstate battle between Michael Valentin (7-1-1, 1 KO) of Providence, Rhode Island, and the undefeated Kevin Walsh (6-0, 4 KOs) of Brockton, Massachusetts.
Mixed martial arts standout John Gotti III of Oyster Bay, New York, returns to CES for his second professional boxing match. Gotti is no stranger to the limelight; the highly touted MMA welterweight prospect made his professional debut in the cage at CES 46 in Rhode Island in October 2017 and went on to win his first four bouts by first-round knockout. Gotti will take on Alex Citrowske (1-1-1, 1 KO) of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, in a four-round cruiserweight bout.
Returning from a 13-month layoff, featherweight Irvin Gonzalez (15-3, 11 KOs) from Worcester, Massachusetts, steps back into the ring in an eight-round bout against the dangerous Headley Scott (18-1, 12 KOs) of Jonesboro, Georgia. Super featherweight Alejandro Paulino (11-0, 9 KOs), one of the region’s fastest-rising prospects, puts his undefeated record on the line in a six-round bout against Ryizeemmion Ford (8-3, 6 KOs).
In another potential showstopper, undefeated welterweight Josniel Castro (9-0, 7 KOs), a Boca Raton, Florida, native who’s fought his entire pro career in New England, faces one of his toughest tests to date in a six-round showdown against Quebec native and Boston resident Mitch Louis Charles (6-3-2, 3 KOs).
Winter Brawl also marks the return of female welterweight Stevie Jane Coleman (3-1, 1 KO), who faces New Jersey’s Michaele Nogue (2-2) in a four-round bout, and Worcester super middleweight Kendrick Ball Jr. (19-1-2, 12 KOs) in a six-round bout against Argentinian and 22-fight vet Victor Hugo Exner.
In preliminary action, Brockton heavyweight Chad Leoncello (1-0-1, 1 KO), fresh off his first career victory in November, faces Boston’s Wallace Nass Silva (0-4) in a four-round bout and MMA standout Mike Kimbel of Watertown, Connecticut, makes his professional boxing debut against Robert Banks (0-1) of Monroeville, New York, also in a four-round bout.
About CES Boxing
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the United States and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. 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 United States 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 award-winning venue 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 “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit MoheganSun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Oct 3, 2022 | Breaking News, Gaming, General News, Sports, Sports Betting
A same-game parlay wager placed inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook will guarantee weekly tailgate prizes and an entry into the grand prize drawing
One lucky football fan is a wager away from the trip of a lifetime, courtesy of the Tailgate and Tickets Giveaway. Now through Monday, December 26th, any guest who visits Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook and places a $50 same-game parlay (SGP) with 400+ odds or longer will receive the tailgate prize of the week and one entry into the grand prize drawing. Prizes include a five-piece mug set, a cooler with speakers and a lawn chair, and those who wager once a week will earn the entire tailgating set! On Monday, January 9th, one winner will be selected to receive a free trip for two to Arizona for pro-football’s championship game on Sunday, February 12th, complete with airfare and accommodations.
A SGP that is required for entry into the Tailgate and Tickets Giveaway is a type of wager that allows bettors to combine multiple bets from the same game in a single parlay. Guests must be 21+ to place wagers and participate in the giveaway.
Guests who stop at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook to participate in the Tailgate and Tickets Giveaway can also feast on the ultimate game day fare. Fan favorites include the Brotherly Love Philly Cheesesteak, Kickoff Chicken Wings and the Empty Net Nachos. Finish the meal on a sweet note with the Buzzer Beater Fried PB&J Duet, and for those who are feeling extra adventurous, try the brand-new Blue Powerade Margarita for $5. Every Monday – Thursday during football season, guests can also enjoy $4 domestic draft beer. For the complete menu and more details on specials, promos and upcoming events, visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook.
Additionally — On Sunday, October 9th, Sportsbook guests have the opportunity to participate in a watch party and put their football skills to the test at Combine skills showdown that will include Accuracy Kick, QB Challenge and the Vertical Jump! For more information visit mohegansun.com/sportsbook or stop by the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, open daily through midnight, and through 1:00am Friday + Saturday.
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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Sep 8, 2022 | Community Relations, General News, Sports, Sports Betting
With a location in The Shops at Mohegan Sun and across from the Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, Lids at Mohegan Sun will offer sports fans the latest headwear, apparel & sports memorabilia
UNCASVILLE, CT (September 8, 2022) – Lids, the leader and largest licensed sports retailer in North America, is proud to announce its debut of two locations at Mohegan Sun. Guests can grab the latest jersey or hat for their favorite teams in The Shops at Mohegan Sun or conveniently across from the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. Both locations will carry highly coveted on-field sports fashion and streetwear.
“Lids has become a premier retailer specializing in hats, jerseys, memorabilia and other fan-favorite sports merchandise and we’re really thrilled to partner with them by way of two locations now open at Mohegan Sun” said Jeff Hamilton, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun. We are especially excited about the Lids location across from our popular 11,000 square-foot Sportsbook which features the largest video wall on the East Coast, as fans can now easily shop the latest hats, merchandise, and apparel of their favorite teams just before or after catching a game.”
Sports fans will find the latest and greatest from New Era, Nike, 47, Mitchell & Ness, and much more in both outlets. Lids at Mohegan Sun specializes in a range of popular head ware though sports memorabilia, throwback jerseys, and the ability to customize apparel to your favorite team, player, or city will also be available.
Through the power of Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Program, members can also use Momentum Dollars towards their hall-of-fame purchases at both Lids locations. Guests 21+ can sign up for Mohegan Sun’s Momentum Rewards by visiting any Player’s Club booth on property to sign up for a free personalized account. From there, guests can start earning Momentum Dollars + other perks right away. Additional details are available at mohegansun.com/momentum
Store hours at the Lids in Casino of the Sky will be Sunday 10:00am – 8:00pm, Monday – Thursday 10:00am – 9:00pm, and Friday– Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm. The Casino of the Earth location will be open with similar hours though closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Both locations are currently running a buy one, get one 50% off promo for most merchandise in store.
ABOUT LIDS:
Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico through almost 1,200 retail locations. Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group carries officially licensed and branded gear aimed at empowering customers to represent their unique and individual style, team, passion and fun. Lids Sports Group operates stores under the Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Fanzz, Yankees Clubhouse Shops, Dodgers Clubhouse, Cardinals Clubhouse, and numerous other nameplates.
Visit Lids on Instagram (@lids), Facebook (@lids), Twitter (@lids), or LinkedIn.
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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Aug 10, 2022 | Entertainment, Food & Beverage, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting, Travel & Leisure
Fans 21+ can purchase tickets to the celebrate with one of the greatest ever beginning Wednesday, August 10th; the “Gronk Smash Burger” will also debut at this party!
WHAT: Mohegan Sun is thrilled to host Rob Gronkowski’s Official Retirement Par
ty on Saturday, September 10th beginning at 9:00pm. Gronk will celebrate the memories in style at the 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook. The party will feature drink specials, complimentary appetizers, the one-and-only DJ Whoo Kid and the debut of the “Gronk Smash Burger.” Tickets are $75 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. UFC 279 featuring Chimaev Vs. Diaz as the main card will also be shown on the big screens during this party. Ticket holders will also receive a commemorative gift bag.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 9:00pm – 11:00pm
Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
IN DETAIL: Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski is one of the most talented and decorated players in pro-football history. A beloved athlete everywhere, especially across New England, Gronk ended his tenure with the Patriots in 2019, winning three championships along the way. Gronk later joined fellow Patriot great, Tom Brady, on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where the two lifted another trophy together in February of 2021. The future Hall of Famer tallied up five pro-bowl selections, 9,286 receiving yards, 621 receptions and 92 TDs across his pro career. Gronk’s most impressive season came in 2011, catching 17 TDs and totaling 1,327 receiving yards.
Mohegan Sun guests can celebrate with the living legend inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, equipped with the largest video wall on the East Coast, various kiosk and in-person betting options, a mezzanine level, full dining menu and an excellent beer, hard cider and cocktail menu. Mohegan Sun also now features Cash at Counter, which allows users to deposit or withdraw cash funds to or from their online MoheganSunCasino or FanDuel account inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook.
Following the retirement party, Mohegan Sun’s signature nightlife venue, Avalon Nightclub, will host an After-Party beginning at 11:30pm. For more information on these events, visit wmohegansun.com/gronkparty
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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Jul 21, 2022 | Breaking News, Community Relations, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Gaming, General News, Special Events, Sports, Sports Betting
Mohegan Sun’s Next-Level Draft Party can be booked from Sunday, August 14th – Monday, September 5th
It is that time of the year again, Football is BACK! Whether you are in a PPR or Standard scoring league; Dynasty, Keeper, or Redraft, let Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook enhance your draft night festivities with the Next-Level Draft Party. The road to being a fantasy football champion starts at your Next-Level Draft Party inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook, where reservations can be booked for leagues up to 30 people. During the heart of pro-football’s fantasy draft season (August 14th – September 5th), guests can pick from one of
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two exclusive Next-Level Draft packages for their draft day. The Elite Fantasy Football Hotel Package includes an overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s award-winning hotel, reserved seating at the Sportsbook and a $50 food and beverage credit. The Platinum Fantasy House Package offers reserved mezzanine seating for groups up to 30 in the Sportsbook, a $150 food and beverage credit and fun swag for your group. Your draft party has never looked so good! Guests can call 860.862.4589 to make reservations or changes to an existing reservation.
Elite Fantasy Football Hotel: An overnight stay at Mohegan Sun’s luxurious hotel plus:
- Reserved seating at Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook from Noon- 3:00pm on the selected date
- $50 F&B credit to use inside Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Hotel Package Link
*** Hotel package based on double occupancy. Other time slots, additional seating and extended seating time will be based upon availability. F&B credit valid within Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook during the reserved time slot. One credit per hotel package. Credit is non-transferable and has no cash value***
Platinum Fantasy House Package:
- Allows for groups up to 30 to book exclusive seating in the private mezzanine level of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook
- Booking includes a 3-hour reservation and a $150 F&B credit
- All guests in the group will receive exclusive MSFD Sportsbook Swag
- Guests can book through [email protected]
While not on the clock, league members can choose from a delicious selection of gameday favorites including, juicy Kickoff Chicken Wings, Tailgate Cheese Pizza, Brotherly Love Philly Cheese Steak, and more. The beer menu includes an impressive array of game changing local, domestic, and imported options, including Budweiser, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, UFO, Two Roads Brewing Company and much more. Various mixed drink specials are offered as well, like the Jesus Shuttlesworth, consisting of Knob Creek Rye Mohegan Sun Series 1.
The 11,000 square-foot Mohegan Sun FanDuel features mezzanine seating, 220+ luxury seats, a full dining menu, an immersive 140-foot wide high-def video wall, 39 easy-to-use self-betting kiosks, and various live-teller windows.
For more, 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 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.
About FanDuel Group:
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media, including FanDuel, Stardust, and TVG. FanDuel Group has a presence across 50 states and over 12 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, a leading international sports betting and gaming operator and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
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Jul 14, 2022 | Boxing, Boxing, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Newly acquired Cassius Chaney, hard-hitting Juiseppe Cusumano headline CES Boxing’s long-awaited return to Mohegan Sun Arena
CES Boxing returns to Mohegan Sun Arena for the first time in nearly seven years with Summer Heat, the latest installment of its 2022 Fight Series featuring two of the sport’s hardest-hitting heavyweight prospects. CES Boxing Presents Summer Heat takes over Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:00pm on Saturday, August 20th.
Tickets are $120, $100, $60, and $40 go on sale Friday, July 15th at Noon through Ticketmaster and cesfights.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, July 15th at 10:00am, subject to availability.
CES’ newest acquisition, 6-foot-6 right-hander Cassius Chaney of New London, Connecticut, and 6-4 Carini, Sicily, native Juiseppe Cusumano headline Summer Heat in separate bouts. The two CES stablemates have combined for 41 wins and 32 knockouts in nearly two decades as pros and find themselves closer to the dream of competing for a world title.
In addition to the highly anticipated heavyweight showcase, Summer Heat features the long-awaited return of New London female featherweight icon Shelly Vincent, undefeated Irish super middleweight Francis Hogan of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and fast-rising bantamweight prospect Angel Gonzalez of Hartford, Connecticut.
Hogan (11-0, 10 KOs), another recent addition to the CES roster and a member of the Iron Workers Local 7 union, returns after cruising to a unanimous decision win over Rodrigo Lopes Rodrigues in June. The undefeated Gonzalez (10-0, 6 KOs) aims for his fourth win of the year in as many tries, which includes a hard-fought victory over Ira Terry at CES’ April 2nd showcase in Connecticut.
Chaney (21-1, 14 KOs) returns to his home state after signing a promotional agreement with New England’s top promotion, joining forces with promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. Born in Baltimore, Chaney was an All-Conference basketball player at the University of New Haven.
Working with renowned trainer Stephen “Breadman” Edwards, Chaney climbed the ladder quickly among heavyweights after making his professional debut at 28 years old, winning his first 21 fights. In 2019, he made headlines on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights with a sensational win over Joel Caudle, knocking his opponent out of the ring in the first round of their scheduled eight-round showdown. Later that year, Chaney captured the vacant WBC USNBC Silver heavyweight title with a knockout win over Nick Jones.
With the burning desire to win a world title, Chaney kept busy during the pandemic, scoring two more knockouts in 2020 and opening 2021 with a knockout win over 18-fight veteran Shawndell Terell Winters in Worcester, Massachusetts. In his most recent fight in December, Chaney fought 10 hard rounds with fellow unbeaten heavyweight George Arias in New York City.
Chaney’s new teammate Cusumano (20-14, 18 KOs) is on a similar path. The heavy-handed Sicilian bounced back in June with a knockout win over Irineu Costa Junior in Rhode Island, earning career win No. 20 and his 10th overall under CES’ guidance since signing with Burchfield in 2017. Cusumano has stopped his opponent in each of his last 14 wins dating back to 2014 and remains one of the sport’s hardest punchers in the heavyweight division.
Vincent’s return to the ring brings additional star power to Summer Heat. The 43-year-old trailblazer and former world title contender boasts a 27-2 record, two nationally televised showdowns against rival Heather Hardy, and a UBF world super bantamweight championship. A fixture on the regional circuit for more than a decade, Vincent is unbeaten with CES in 17 fights, including her most recent win in November over veteran Shelly Barnett.
About CES Boxing
CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.
About Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the United States and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. 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 United States 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 award-winning venue 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 “Casino of the Year – Arena” by the Academy of Country Music. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit MoheganSun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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