PROVIDENCE, RI – As the summer heats up, so does CES Boxing with the signing of four sizzling young prospects just in time for ‘Summer Heat 2025′ on July 19 at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Joining the CES Boxing stable are junior welterweight Jacob “Lefty” Marrero (9-0, 7 KOs) from Bridgeport, CT; lightweight Gianni Liguori (2-0-1, 2 KOs) from Branford, CT; junior middleweight Tyler Macari of Cranston, RI; and light heavyweight Ayowole Tom Jones of Providence, RI.
The signings highlight CES Boxing’s continued commitment to developing the future global stars from New England.
The fast and explosive Marrero faces his toughest opponent yet on July 19 in Hartford-based Puerto Rican Alberto Mercado (17-7-1, 4 KOs). Marrero is on an impressive run since returning to the ring in 2024 after a five year hiatus, scoring four concussive knockouts in five straight wins.
The charismatic Liguori looks to stay unbeaten against the tough-as-nails Anthony Mora (6-3-1, 4 KOs) of New Britain, CT. The event also marks the professional debut of two rising stars: Jones in a light heavyweight clash against Jhony Dos Santos of Winchester, MA, and Macari in a junior middleweight contest against Arizona’s Kevin Spraags.
“These are the kinds of young men who represent the future of CES Boxing,” said its Founder and President, Jimmy Burchfield, Sr. “They are hungry, fearless, and proud to represent their communities every time they step into the ring. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the CES family and can’t wait to showcase their talent on July 19 at one of the best arenas in the world.”
Tickets for ‘Summer Heat 2025‘ at Mohegan Sun Arena on July 19 are available for purchase at cesfights.com, Ticketmaster and the Mohegan Sun Box Office.
For additional updates and event information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.
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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, Chad Dawson and Ray Oliveira. CES Boxing has promoted such super fights as “The Thriller on Triller: Tyson v Jones Jr.”, “Mayweather vs. Gotti III” 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.
