Fight week is about to hit full throttle in Mashantucket. CES Boxing announced that the final press conference for “Bloodlines: Gotti vs Hagler” goes down Wednesday, October 8, at 4:30 p.m. inside Centrale at Fox Tower, Foxwoods Resort Casino — and fans can walk right in for free.
Promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. will be front and center, joined by the headline fighters John Gotti III and James Hagler Jr. They’ll be flanked by undercard talent, including Bridgeport prospect Jacob “Lefty” Marrero, U.S. Olympic alternate Amelia Moore, junior welterweight contender Stevie Jane Coleman, and Connecticut’s own Kevante Wineglass, Anthony Nieves, and Jonathan Figueroa.
Fans Get Their First Face-to-Face With the Fighters
“This is a chance for fans to experience the energy of fight week up close and hear directly from the fighters who will step into the ring on October 11,” said CES boss Jimmy Burchfield Sr. “Foxwoods will be electric, and there is no better way to whet the appetite than to hear from the warriors themselves.”
The open-to-public event is set up as a casual but lively showdown — the fighters speak, the cameras roll, and fans get a glimpse of fight-week nerves and bravado before weigh-in day. It’s rare access for anyone heading to the big show Saturday.
Why This Fight Week Matters
“Bloodlines” isn’t just another local card; it’s a story-driven brawl — Gotti’s fighting pride meets Hagler’s iconic family name, both men chasing relevance and a step toward bigger nights. The press conference should spark some honest tension before fight night, especially with proud Connecticut fighters on the undercard.
The fights themselves land on Saturday, October 11 inside the Great Cedar Showroom at Foxwoods, a venue that’s seen its share of East Coast boxing drama. Tickets are still available at CES Fights and Ticketmaster, but if you want that fight-week feel — watching Gotti and Hagler jaw before the cameras — October 8 is your chance.