Undefeated Ronson Frank to Be Showcased Friday in Yonkers
Madison-Wiggins NY State Heavyweight Title Fight
Headlines “St. Patty’s Day Brawl”

(Ronson Frank)

YONKERS, N.Y. (Mar. 8, 2010) – The youngest member of the fighting Frank brothers, undefeated light heavyweight Ronson, takes on 33-veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in Friday night’s (Mar. 12) 8-round co-feature on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York.

New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison (14-1, 3 KOs), coming off of an 8-round split decision win last July against Nagy Aguilera, now rated No. 12 by the IBF, defends his title belt against dangerous southpaw Robert Wiggins (20-7-1, 12 KOs) in the 8-round main event.

Rosedale’s (NY) unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank (13-0, 7 KOs), by way of Guyana, recently signed a promotional contract with O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions.

“Ronson has rich bloodlines and a lot of potential,” promoter Brian O’Shea said. “His older brothers, Steve (1984 Olympian) and Raul, are both former world title challengers. We’re showcasing Ronson on this card and have big plans for him in the future. With Madison-Wiggins on top, Ronson fighting in the co-feature, and a solid undercard, our March 12th show is loaded from top to bottom with some of the best, most entertaining fighters in the New York area.”

Bronx featherweight Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea (13-2, 7 KOs) is off the card due to a minor injury, but fellow Bronx featherweight Nydia “Da Phnominal” Feliciano (2-0-1, 0 KOs) faces national kickboxing champion Jennifer Han (0-1) in a 6-round bout.

In other 6-round bouts, undefeated Bronx super middleweight Hajro Sujak (5-0, 2 KOs) fights Rondu Campbell (2-4-1), while Astoria (NY) light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambros “Lionheart” Karaolides (5-0, 4 KOs) tangles with Ashantie “Volcano” Hendrickson (1-5).

On the undercard in 4-round bouts are Bronx bantamweight Raul Lopez (2-0-1, 2 KOs) against Reinaldo Cintron (1-1, 1 KO), and Yonkers featherweight favorite Chazz McDowell (1-0, 1 KO) versus Filberto Nieto (1-5, 1 KO).

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $50.00 (General Admission) and $75.00 (Ringside), are available to purchase by calling 914.216.9381. For more information go on line at www.osheabrosboxing.com or call 914.216.9381. Doors open 6:30 PM/ET, first bout 7:30 PM/ET.

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YONKERS, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2010) – New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison returns March 12 in the main event on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro boxing card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York.

Last July, Madison (14-1, 3 KOs) defeated Nagy Aguilera by an 8-round split decision for the New York State heavyweight title. Madison, fighting out of Central Islip (NY), fights an opponent to be determined Mar. 12 in the 8-round headliner, while IBF No. 12 rated Aguilera battles former world champion Samuel Peter the same night in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator in Texas.

“We’re excited to have Darrel Madison, one of the top heavyweight prospects, headlining our next show,” promoter Brian O’Shea explained. “O’Shea Brothers Boxing continues to showcase some of the best local fighters in legitimate fights. We’re old-school and that’s the type fighters we like to showcase.”

Rosedale’s (NY) unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank (13-0, 7 KOs), by way of Guyana, is matched against 33-fight veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in the 8-round co-feature. Ronson, who recently signed a promotional contract with O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, is the younger brother of former world champions Steve (1984 Olympian) and Raul.

Two special 6-round female featherweight bouts with future title implications are on tap featuring Bronx rivals Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea (13-2, 7 KOs) and Nydia “Da Phnominal” Feliciano (2-0-1, 0 KOs) in separate bouts versus opponents to be determined. At stake in their respective fights is a tentative Shea-Feliciano showdown May 7 for the WBC International featherweight crown, provided both fighters emerge victoriously Mar. 12.

Unbeaten Bronx super middleweight Hajro Sujak (5-0, 2 KOs) fights TBA, while Astoria (NY) light middleweight (by way of Cyprus) Lambros “Lionheart” Karaolides (5-0, 4 KOs) takes on Ashantie “Volcano” Hendrickson (1-5), in a pair of 6-round bouts.

On the undercard in 4-round bouts are Bronx bantamweight Raul Lopez             (2-0-1, 2 KOs) meets Jessie Franks (2-6-1, 2 KOs), Manhattan super featherweight Jonathan Cuba (2-1, 2 KO) faces Deroy “Guyanese Gladiator” Beaton (1-1, 0 KOs), and Yonkers featherweight favorite Chazz McDowell          (1-0, 1 KO) is scheduled to be in action against an opponent to be determined.

All fights and fighters are subject to change.

Tickets, priced at $50.00 (General Admission) and $75.00 (Ringside), are available to purchase by calling 914.216.9381. For more information go on line at www.osheabrosboxing.com or call 914.216.9381. Doors open 6:30 PM/ET, first bout 7:30 PM/ET.

CONTACT: Bob Trieger, Full Court Press, 978.664.4482, bobtfcp@hotmail.com

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O’Shea Brothers “Old Time Boxing” Leads to Quality
Breaking Friday Night Fights 2010 Wide Open!!

By: Coach “K”
January 15th, O’Shea Brothers Boxing opened 2010 with another “Old School” Boxing card at the fighter and fan friendly Yonkers PAL. Brian O’Shea a Gold Glove Champion himself has surrounded himself with a solid team including matchmaker Miguel Torres who ensures fairly matched bouts and that no fighter is ever protected.

O’Shea’s “Old School” boxing proved to be cutting edge with their formula again provided an evening of action packed fights even despite Raul Lopez opponent pulling out and a time sensitive medical report canceling the popular heavyweight bout between Brooklyn’s Adam Kownacki and Abdlghani Bousman.

Despite the shortened card a well rounded crowd including the presence of boxing notables like light welterweight Larry Stanton, featherweight Juan LaPorte who met Kosta Tszyu in his prime, Patchogue-Medford’s “Shaolin Fist” heavyweight Derrick Rossy and NY”s own and undefeated light heavyweight Will “Will Power” Rosinsky scheduled to on the undercard of Juan Manuel Lopez / Steve Luevano bout in the Garden January 23rd got the action they craved beginning with Yonkers own featherweight “Mighty” Chazz McDowell making his pro debut taking on Bronx, NY’s Alex Cooper.

                

McDowell used his experience developed through an extensive amateur career taking his time behind technically sharp punching including a thudding jab that dumped and stopped a game, tough ready to rumble Cooper ending the bout at 2: 24 of round two. 
 
The action flowed feely moving to the second bout matching two Manhattan super featherweights Takeshi “The Japanese Bomber” Sato and Jonathan Cuba. Cuba appearing stockier, stronger fighter was clearly the heavier puncher landing several heavy shots over the opening two rounds of the scheduled four rounder. Sato looking to adapt resorted to boxing attempting to counter landing some clean uppercuts none which could thwart a Cuba “ton of bricks” left hook calling the action at 0:19 of round three.

Bout three continued the buzz created by McDowell and Cuba with New Rochelle New York’s bantamweight Jose “Chilli” Rivera, 1-0 taking on Allentown, Pennsylvania’s Miguel Diaz. Diaz making his pro debut to war with Rivera working like a pre fight promo for Rafael Marquez / Israel Vasquez four scheduled for May this year.

Diaz appeared to control the space with Rivera determined to take it away.        Diaz used an impressive jab while Rivera remained tight behind a solid defense countering with solid body shots. The two talented newborn pro’s took turns leading and countering looking for an advantage leaving no stone unturned. Both fighters well rounded attacked to the body and head. Diaz stayed behind quick combinations and a sharp jab while Rivera pressed the action cleanly defending many shots banging away with both hands mainly targeting Diaz body.

The very closely contested battle was awarded to Diaz winning a majority decision 39-37, 38-38 and 40-36 (not sure what they were watching there). Here at SBB we scored it a draw. Both fighters were cut by accidental clash of heads in the third and a technical draw could have worked on the doctor’s examination leaving a clear path for a rematch down the road allowing the two impressive fighters to move on.

The crowd hummed, the music played and the action continued with a four round female bout pairing Bronx, NY”s featherweight Nydia “Da Phenominal” Feliciano, 1-0-1 and San Juan Puerto Rico’s Norma Faris, 3-1. Feliciano proved to be the sharper of the two out working and out scoring Faris over four. Feliciano used some precision punching being a repeating jab to out point Faris who battled tough picking her spots unable to keep up with the relentless Felicano’s focused attack and constant movement. Feliciano was awarded a well deserved shutout 40-36 times three moving her to 2-0-1while Faris falls to 3-2 no Ko’s.

After a very entertaining live intermission the action resumed with six rounds of light welterweight action matching Paris, France’s Stephanie Malenou, 5-5-1, 0Ko’s and Harlem, NY’s Issouf Kinda, 6-0, 3Ko’s.

                      

In a  bout featuring all contents of the Fritzie Zivic bout Issouf Kinda took rounds one and two throwing straight punches fighting through a Malenou fight plan that included more than his share of holding. After several warnings to both fighters, referee Steve Willis showed he was “Strictly Business” going on to deduct a point from Malenou for excessive holding. Malenou also received warnings for two punches to the back of Kinda’s head. After being cut by an accidental clash of heads in round four Kinda stayed composed through all the turmoil landing the straighter, cleaner punches earning him a well deserved 57-56, 58-55 times two unanimous decision.

In the evenings main event Bronx, NY’s “Silver Boy” Jose Angel Rodriguez turned to “Gold” winning a decisive decision over heavy handed veteran banger Darnell Boone.

Boone having been in with the likes of Craig McEwan, Brian Vera, Curtis Stevens, Jean Pascal, Erislandy Lara and Edwin Rodriguez had many of the ringside was out maneuvered and out worked by “The Silver Boy.” Rodriguez was the busier fighter despite being the lighter puncher causing Boone to tire resorting to round opening assaults that faded each every round.

                             

Rodriguez combinations, counter punching, combined with a slick defense made Boone miss a lot early leading to the Atlanta fighters fatigue. Rodriguez took advantage using cute angles and some good footwork slipping punches finding openings and scoring shots of his own.

            

The Silver Boy” looking like gold now is looking for a rematch with George Walton openly declared it just after Boone requested a rematch of his own.

Rodriguez lost a closely contested hard to score battle with Walton a year ago allowing Walton to grab the New York State Middleweight Title and go on to lose a one sided battle to another NY star Danny “Golden Child” Jacobs in June while Rodriguez went on to add two decision wins before meeting Boone a replacement for David Toribio, 16-12, 10Ko’s.

O’Shea Brothers headed by Brian O’Shea a NY Gold Glove winner himself proved “Old School Boxing” is the real deal and that quality beats quantity every time.

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A Few Tricks and Plenty of Treats at OShea Brothers
“Halloween Havoc” in Yonkers

By: Coach “K”
(October 30th) Last night at the Yonkers Pal, a sanctuary for many of the area’s youth bringing the police and kids together for more than 50 years guiding them toward a mature and responsible adulthood including activities like basketball, baseball, track and field. Well, last night it was brought to life again, this time by the OShea Brothers and the activity was professional boxing.

OShea Brothers Boxing Promotions supplied the “Havoc” this Halloween in the form of an action packed, rocking and rolling eve fight card their third in the brick coliseum type atmosphere auditorium.

In true Halloween fashion there were many treats starting with a full house of boxing’s who’s who. The was Olympian Jason Estrada, Pawel “The Raging Bull” Wolak, Darrell “King David” Madison the current NYS heavyweight champion, Harold Ledderman, lightweight Larry Stanton, Peter "Kid Chocolate” Quillen to name a few who knew not to miss this one.

The music was cranking and the ring card girls were fine and it all came together with the nights opening bout. It matched two light welterweights making their pro debut. Long Islands Michael “Lefty” Brooks and Bronx, NY’s Jamal Brown.

The two started fast with Brown looking to establish his right hand lead and the bigger Brooks firing lead right hooks and straight heavy left hands. After the first round came to a close it was obvious Brooks was the stronger of the two pressing the action but not finding his true rhythm until the middle of the second round when at the urging of his trainer Joe Higgins the former president of USA Boxing Metro that Brooks began to use his jab. Brooks pressure lead Brown landing a heavy low blow costing him a point and becoming just the motivation “Lefty” needed. Brooks picked it up going on to hurt Brown with a thudding left to the body followed by a right hook up top prompting the referee to halt the bout at 2:51 of round four. Brooks now 1-0, 1Ko for his nights work leaving Brown to wait for another night to get find his first victory.

Next up was Manhattan lightweight Takeshi Sato “The Japanese Bomber” making his pro debut taking on Yonkers own Angel “Terror” Torres, 1-3-2, 1Ko. a southpaw Torres in genuine Halloween spirit began to “terrorize” Sato early on loading up and landing lead left hands. As the fight progressed the game Sato battled back throwing in numbers but his lack of power and Torres rock and roll defense opened up the “Japanese Bomber” for a few Torres tricks in the form of left and right looping bombs and left uppercuts earning him his second straight win, a 40-36, 39-37 times two unanimous decision. SBB scored it a shutout for Torres.

The action came fast and furious and now it was up to a pair of light middleweights to keep it going. the bout matched Brooklyn’s Eusebio Flores, 1-1, 1Ko and Astoria Queens Lamros “Lionheart” Karaolides, 3-0, 2Ko’s. Karaolides used a stiff left jab setting up some clean straight rights early on keeping Flores on the retreat. The second round was much of the same but the game Flores began to let his hands go inside scoring with a couple of right uppercuts backing up Karaolides. “Lionheart” stuck to his fight plan jabbing Flores to the body then moving up top. Karaolides began to use his upper body strength backing Flores to the ropes softening him up to the body. Then at 0:41 of round three “Lionheart reached Flores with a crushing right hand left hook combination dumping him to the deck where he would stay recording Karaolides his third stoppage in four outings.

Moving on to light welterweight action featuring Harlem, NY’s Issouf Kinda versus Newark, New Jersey’s Melchor Guillen Jr. Kinda kept the crowd tweeked starting with some stiff jabs and tying up Guillen when he got inside taking the first two rounds easily. Guillens lack of any in fighting skills would be his down fall as Kinda continually got off first controlling the space taking the fight to Guillen then tying him up. Kinda’s workman effort earned him a 40-36 shutout times three moving him to 6-0, 3Ko’s dropping Guillen to 2-4, 1Ko.

As the frenzy continued up next was a bantamweight fight reminiscent of the Danny “Little Red” Lopez and Salvador Sanchez battles. It showcased Bronx NY”s Raul Lopez and New Rochelle’s Jose “Chili” Rivera renewing their acquaintance from the amateurs with six action packed, leather pounding rounds. The only thing Sanchez and Lopez had on this pair was the fifteen round distance.                          

Lopez began fighting behind a tight defense using a sneaky jab to set up good right hands and left hooks both to Rivera’s body and head. Rivera not to be out done applied the pressure making Lopez earn every shot landing some big hooks and uppercuts of his own. While the fighting was fierce the rounds were very close with both combatants answering the others call immediately.                   

Lopez who entered wearing a robe reading RIP Ronnie in remembrance of his stablemate Ronnie “Venezuela” Vargas who was ruthlessly gunned down August 2008 earned the first round with his jab while Rivera ate up the second with a revenging scowl ripping shots with both hands over and under Lopez loosened guard. The third round was also extremely close with Lopez tightening up defensively and grabbing it with a sharp clean stinging 1-2-3 in the center of the ring.

Round four was another battle in the war with both taking turns loading up but Rivera began to look like the second coming of Julio Cesar Chavez stealing it with some ripping wide shots to the both sides of Lopez body who was backed to ropes. In round five Lopez began to box and move pumping his jab pausing and firing stinging rights. Rivera kept up the pressure but Lopez movement and jab secured him the round.                       

Like most good fights the final round holds the cards and this was no different. Lopez began moving and punching again but Rivera’s stalking pressure was too much. He continually closed the distance landing thudding body shots and crisp clean uppercuts to the head scoring with both hands.

Like the first five the last was another squeeker, a real close round to score. But it was Rivera’s effort and determination matching Lopez’s earlier earning him the round leaving the two warriors locked at 57-57 on our card. The official scores were read with two of the judges seeing it 57-57 and the third judge scoring it 58-56 for Lopez declaring the bout a majority draw, a fitting end to a skilled toe to toe well matched war with both fighters battling laying it on the line to the delight of the raving crowd. No trick here a pure treat.