Undefeated Ronson Frank being Showcased Friday night in Yonkers
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | 1 Comment
Madison-Wiggins NY State heavyweight title fight headlines “St. Patty’s Day Brawl”
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.
-OSB-
Tags: Ashante Hendrickson > Astoria > Boxing > Chazz McDowell > Darrell Madison > Filberto Nieto > Guyana > Hajro Sujak > IBF > Jennifer Huan > Lambros Karolides > Maureen Shea > N.Y. > Nagy Aguilera > New York > Nydia Feliciano > O'Shea Brothers > PAL gym > Raul Lopez > Raul; Frank > Raynard Darden > Reinaldo Cintron > Robert Wiggins > Rondu Campbell > Ronson Frank > Steve Frank > Yonkers
DEREK “POOH” ENNIS TO DEFEND USBA JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE TO HEADLINE SPRING FLING ON APRIL 2ND AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
The Ennis Brothers, Anthony Flores and undefeated Heavyweight Maurice Byarm some of the great fighters to compete on April 2nd..
PHILADELPHIA (March 8, 2010) — On Friday night, April 2nd, Derek “Pooh” Ennis will make the first defense of the USBA Jr. Middleweight title against an opponent to be named shortly in a bout that will be the main event of a terrific night of boxing dubbed “Spring Fling” that will be promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Inc.
Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 20-2-1 with thirteen knockouts and is coming off a fifth round stoppage over Edwin Vazquez on February 5th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Ennis won the USBA Jr. Middleweight title with a tremendous back and forth brawl as he won a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over Eromosele Albert on October 16th and The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Ennis and Albert exchanged hard combinations in close and the near-sellout crowd at The Legendary Blue Horizon was entertained as the fight was one of the best in Philadelphia in the past few years.
Ennis won by scores of 116-112, 115-113 and 115-113 in the bout for which most ringside observers thought could have gone either way.
That win catapulted Ennis into the world rankings as he is now ranked number-thirteen by the IBF.
The win over Vazquez was Ennis’ eighth straight victory and he holds win over Albert (22-3-1), John Mackey (11-3-2) and Troy Browning (20-2-1) in that streak.
This will be Ennis fifth appearance at The Legendary Blue Horizon (4-0, 3 KO’s) with his most recent bout being the impressive performance against Vazquez.
In the co-feature, Derek Ennis’ brother, undefeated Super Middleweight, Farah Ennis will make his Legendary Blue Horizon debut as he competes in an eight round bout against an opponent to be named.
Ennis of Philadelphia, like his older brother is trained by his father, Derrick “Bozy” Ennis and has built up a reputation as a top prospect in the Super Middleweight division.
He is coming off a third round stoppage over Emanuel Gonzalez (9-6) on February 27th in Allentown, PA.
Also seeing action will be Super Featherweight prospect, Anthony Flores of Philadelphia.
Flores will be looking to rebound from his first pro defeat that came in his last bout when he dropped a hotly contested unanimous decision to Victor Valenzuela (6-0) on September 19th in Atlantic City. In that bout, Flores fought very valiantly as he suffered a broken orbital bone in that fight.
Flores, 22 years old, has a record of 8-1 with five knockouts and will be making his second appearance at The Blue Horizon. In his maiden fight at The Blue, he scored a first round stoppage over twenty-two fight veteran Carlos Diaz last May 1st.
Exciting and undefeated Heavyweight, Maurice Byarm will make his Legendary Blue Horizon debut on April 2nd.
Byarm, 6-0 with four knockouts is originally from Philadelphia but now calls Washington, DC home and has been thrilling the locals with his all out, crowd pleasing style.
Byarm is coming off a first round knockout over Maurice Winslow on January 31st in Fort Washington, MD.
On a side note, Byarm’s father, Lionel Byarm was the first ever professional opponent for Evander Holyfield in 1984.
In other bouts, John Bolden (1-0, 1 KO) returns to The Legendary Blue Horizon after his devastating knockout over Nathan Perrott in a four round Heavyweight bout.
Philadelphia’s Ruben Ivey will make his pro debut in a four round Heavyweight bout.
Tim Johnson (4-1, 2 KO’s) and Taneal Goyco (3-1, 1 KO) square off in a four round cruiserweight affair featuring Philadelphia fighters.
Clemente Bethea (1-0) is back at The Blue after his pro debut win on February 5th and now he will take on fellow Philly fighter, Jason Sia (0-1) in a four round Jr. Welterweight bout.
Jose Ortiz (2-2, 1 KO) of Jersey City, NJ will see action in a four round Featherweight bout against an opponent to be named.
Ticket prices for this great night of boxing are $200 for Queen Seating, $125 for Presidential Seats, $65 for VIP Seating, $55 for Ringside Seating and $45 for General Admission Seating. Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-763-0500 or through PayPal by clicking www.legendarybluehorizon.com/html/tickets.html Doors open at 6:30 PM / First Bout begins at 7:30 P.M.
The Legendary Blue Horizon™
1314 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA
Tags: Anthony Flores > Blue Horizon > Boxing > Carlos Diaz > Derek Ennis > Derrick Ennis > Evander Holyfield > Farah Ennis > John Mackey > jr. middleweight > Maurice Byarm > Nathan Perrott > Ruben Ivey > Taneal Goyco > Troy Browning > USBA > Vernoca L. Michael > Victor Valenzuela
I COULDA’ BEEN A CONTENDER! Ahmed Khaddour Back in Action on Friday Night Fights, March 26 in New Jersey
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
On Friday March 26th, 2010, Nedals Promotions, LLC proudly presents its inaugural “Friday Night Fights” at the beautiful Hamilton Manor located at 30 NJ State Route 156, Hamilton, New Jersey 08620.
Along with an action packed night of professional boxing, fans will witness the return of the Season One Contender reality show star, Ahmed “Babyface” Kaddour, as well as the hometown return of Terrance “Heat” Cauthen who is hails from nearby Trenton, New Jersey.
Also planned on the undercard will be former World Title Challenger Omar Sheika, Heavyweight prospect Tomas Cabrera, Super Middleweight prospect Billy Salser (who is trained by former World Champion, Prince Charles Williams), and the always exciting Rami Ibrahim.
Tags: Billy Salser > Boxing > Friday Night Fights > Hamilton > heavyweight > LLC > Nedals Promotions > New Jersey > Omar Sheika > Prince Charles Williams > Rami Ibrahim > Super Middleweight > Terrance Cauthen > Tomas Cabrera > Trenton
Rage In The Cage Report (March 8, 2010)
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
RAGE IN THE CAGE# 140
Great Venue, Great Fight Card
Saturday March 20, 2010
Gila River Casino ( Wild Horse Pass )
Chandler, AZ
Doors Open: 6:00 PM, Fight Time: 7:00 PM
Rage in the Cage on March 20th will have their first show at the new state-on-the-art Ovations LIVE! Gila River ‘Wild Horse Pass’ Entertainment Theater.
Both balcony and lower level seating available at this impressive venue.
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Tickets now on sale at http://wingilariver.ticketforce.com/ or call 1-877-840-0457
This Las Vegas style showroom seats only 1400, with all seats closer than 80 feet from the stage.
Advanced tickets now on sale for:
$100 ( row 1 ) only 28 seats available at this price
$ 45 ( rows 2-7 + balcony row 1 ) 400 seats
$ 35 ( rows 8-14 + balcony row 2 ) 425 seats
$ 25 ( rows 15-17 + balcony rows 3-8 ) 550 seats
tickets $5 higher on fight day.
With 70% of the tickets priced at just $25 or $35, get your tickets early for the best location/price. This show will sell out. Don’t be disappointed.
There is plenty of free parking available.
New Gila River Casino
5040 W Wild Horse Pass Blvd
Chandler, AZ 85226
An outstanding fight card is on tap for this show. Top local schools will be heavily represented: Lion’s Den ( Cronin, Steinbeiss, Betzold, Lester, Padello ), Seige MMA ( Salcido, Wheeler, Stonebraker, Scully ), ACS ( Larsen, Moraga ), and MMA Lab ( Gruetzemacher, Brown ) along with a strong contingent of fighters from Las Vegas ( Hulett, Fitzsimmons, Milliken, Dizak ).
In the Featured Fights:
In the Main Event, Richard Hale, the reigning RITC SHW, HW and LHW Champion, puts his HW title on the line against Mike Zanski who is a former Navy Seal. Zanski is currently stationed in Iraq performing private security and will make the 8,000 mile journey to compete in RITC and then return to Iraq after a brief leave.
Popular local fighter Joe Cronin faces a tough test against Charlie Brown ( 7-2 ).
Bodog/IFL veteran Ray Steinbeiss made his mma debut in RITC 7 years ago. After fighting in both Bodog and the IFL on multiple occasions and with an impressive recent win over 2X UFC veteran Steve Berger, this Chandler native makes a rare home town appearance.
UFC veteran and UFC TUF 6 reality star Richie Hightower faces No Limits WW Champion Eric Regan.
Chris Greutzemacher ( 4-1 ) faces Nadeem Al-Hasad ( 3-1 ) and Jeremy Larsen ( 5-1 ) faces a tough Las Vegas fighter.
Always popular amputee fighter Matt Betzold ( 3-1 ) continues on his quest for the RITC BW Title.
In what looks like the strongest RITC card in our 11 year history this will make for a fantastic night of mma action at the new Gila River Casino.
Fight Card:
Richard Hale ( 230 ) vs Mike Zanski ( 230 ) RITC HWT Championship
Joe Cronin ( 165 ) vs Charlie Brown ( 165 )
Ray Steinbeiss ( 180 ) vs Shawn Fitzsimmons ( 180 )
Richie Hightower ( 175 ) vs Eric Regan ( 170 )
Chris Greutzemacher ( 160 ) vs Nadeem Al-Hasad ( 160 )
Jeremy Larsen ( 170 ) vs Mike Dizak ( 165 )
Dano Moore ( 185 ) vs Dave Hulett ( 185 )
Dean Sanchez ( 160 ) vs Casey Milliken ( 160 )
Matt Betzold ( 140 ) vs Lucas Stark ( 145 )
Gabe Rosa ( 160 ) vs Jeff Fletcher ( 160 )
John Moraga ( 135 ) vs Art Salcido ( 135 )
Jaymes Schulte ( 160 ) vs Johnny Carrasco ( 155 )
Reyes Ortiz ( 185 ) vs Mitch Wheeler ( 185 )
David Shaw ( 170 ) vs Mark O’Conner ( 170 )
Ben Monarrez ( 185 ) vs Jay Helie ( 185 )
Kent Stonebraker ( 170 ) vs Joe Schmitt ( 170 )
Jed Jobe ( 235 ) vs Kenny Lester ( 280 ) or Danny Monarrez ( 280 )
Nathan Donaldson ( 170 ) vs Jarrad Duxbury ( 170 )
Patrick Donovan ( 140 ) vs TBA
Tom O’Malley ( 190 ) vs Keith Boatwright ( 190 )
Jason Richey ( 180 ) vs Josh Howland ( 175 )
Jimmy Scully ( 155 ) vs Freddie Saenz ( 155 )
Dock Phelps ( 145 ) vs TBA
Steve Mullenix ( 160 ) vs Jaron Padello ( 155 )
Fight card subject to change.
For more information please visit www.rageinthecage.com
Upcoming events:
Rage in the Cage 141
Saturday April 10, 2010
Desert Diamond Casino
Tucson, AZ
Bad Blood #8 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday May 22, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday June 26, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Bad Blood #9 – Muay Thai Fights
Saturday August 21, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
Rage in the Cage
Saturday September 11, 2010
*The New Gila River Casino Showroom
Chandler, Arizona
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Saturday, April 3rd 2010
DESERT QUEST Brazilian Jiu-jItsu & Grappling Championship
Broadway Recreation Center, 59 E. University Dr, Mesa, AZ
Weight Ins start at 9:00am-12:00pm -Tournament starts at 1:00pm (Same day weight ins)
The academy that wins the overall tournament Adults and Kids & Teens, GI & No Gi divisions will receive a DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP 3-piece samurai sword set.
Adults & Teens & Kids will now receive a DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP T-Shirts, DESERT QUEST CHAMPIONSHIP tournament certificate (All-Kids will receive a competition medal).
Weight Classes: 122-134- 135-147 – 148-160 – 161-173 – 174-187 – 188-201 – 202-213 – 214 over
Event Directions to the tournament: From I-10 (North or South) -Take US 60 East – Take Ramp toward S. Country Club Dr. (AZ-87) – Go 0.3 mi – Turn left on S. Country Club Dr. – Go 1.4 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.1 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.6 mi – Arrive at 59 E. Broadway Rd. Mesa, on the right. From loop 101 (North or South) – Take ramp onto US-60 East – go 2.9 mi – Take Ramp toward S. Country Club Dr. (AZ-87) – Go 0.3 mi – Turn left on S. Country Club Dr. – Go 1.4 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.1 mi – Turn Right on Broadway Rd. – Go 0.6 mi – Arrive at 59 E. Broadway Rd. Mesa, on the right..
For tournament information: Please contact (480) 782-6800 or E-mail: info@desertquestchampionship.com www.desertquestchampionship.com
The Rage in the Cage Training Center offers over 50 classes per week, specializing in Strength & Conditioning, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling, Boxing, Muay Thai, and MMA.
Call now and receive a FREE WEEK of training
610 N. Alma School rd, Chandler (480) 782-6800
www.ritctrainingcenter.com
Tags: Mixed Martial Arts > MMA > Rage in the Cage
Maximum Fighting 25: Vindication TICKETS
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
CHASE SHIELDS UPSETS JIMMY LANGE TO CAPTURE WBC USNBC TITLE WITH UNANIMOUS DECISION IN FAIRFAX
Posted on | March 8, 2010 | No Comments
“Lights-Out” Controversy Stops 9th Round Lange Charge, Shields Storms to Victory
Fairfax, VA – Houston’s Chase “The White Tiger” Shields captured the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Championship (USNBC) 154-lb. title in a controversial, but unanimous 12-round decision (115-111, 115-111, 115-111) over Jimmy Lange of Great Falls, VA Saturday night at the Patriot Center in hard-fought, action-packed bout before 5,123 fans.
After both fighters had gone toe-to-toe up to this point, Shields (30-3-1, 14 KOs) seemed to be in trouble in the 9th round when the lights above the ring suddenly went out, halting the action for nearly six minutes. After the lights were restored, Lange (31-4-2, 21 KOs), seemingly lost his momentum and was not able to pick up where he left off. Meanwhile, Shields regained his composure during the break in action and came back to score knockdowns in the 10th and 11th rounds. Lange attempted a final push in the 12th round but the hometown favorite was unable to close down the tough Texan.
“Jimmy came out flat tonight and, frankly, stunk up the place,” said manager/father Johnny Lange. “It’s early in the process, but we would like a rematch, even if it means traveling to Houston and fighting in front of Shields’ fans.”
In the co-main event, Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal remained undefeated (15-0-2, 9 KO) by knocking out ring veteran Louie Leija (21-15-1) in the first round. Up-and-comer Juan “The Savoir” Rodriguez was impressive in registering his fourth knockout in as many fights by taking out Damien Butler, as was Sergey Kovalev (6-0, 6 KOs) in dispatching Francois Ambang (2-6-1) with a 2nd Round knockout.
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Results from the eight-bout card from Ice Promotions:
6 Rounds, Light Heavyweights
Sergey Kovalev (6-0, 6 KOS) stopped Francois Ambang (2-6-1) by 2nd round KO at 2:23
6 Rounds, Heavyweights
Dwayne McRae (6-2, 3 KOS) wins split decision (59-55, 59-55, 55-59) over Theron Johnson (3-3)
4 Rounds, Cruiserweights
Patrick Budd (2-1-1, 1 KO) and Robert McConnell (4-3-1, 2 KOs) fight to a majority draw (38-38, 38-38, 39-37 McConnell)
4 Rounds, Super Welterweight
Lawrence Jones (3-2-1) wins a split decision (39-37, 39-37, 37-39) over Vincent “The Beast” Batteast (1-2-1)
4 Rounds, Jr. Welterweights
Juan Rodriguez (4-0, 4 KOs) wins by TKO 2:10 of first round over Damien Butler (0-3)
8 Rounds, Jr. Welterweights
Ikem Orji (6-2, 1 KO) wins by 4th Round TKO (1:01) over Andrew Farmer (13-2, 7 KOs)
8 Rounds, Lightweights
Bayan Jargal (15-0-2, 9 KOs) wins by 1st Round TKO (2:52) over Louie Leija (21-15-1, 15 KOs)
Tags: Boxing > Chase Shields > controversy > Fiarfax > Jimmy Lange > USNBC > VA > Virginia
FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT COY “PRETTY BOY” EVANS REMAINS UNDEFEATED WITH DECISION OVER DALUZ IN ALLENTOWN, PA
Posted on | March 5, 2010 | No Comments
PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2010)—This past Saturday night at The Roadway Inn in Allentown, PA., one of the most exciting up and coming prospects, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans, remained undefeated with a six round unanimous decision over tough veteran Robert DaLuz.
In the fight, Evans showed lightning quick hands and divided his shots up nicely between the head and body of DaLuz..
Evans dominated the action by winning every round on all three judges score cards to the tune of 60-54 across the board.
Evans is now 7-0-1 and will look towards his next bout on April 9th at The Arena in Philadelphia where he will headline a big night of boxing as he will compete in his first eight round bout.
“We are very happy with Coy’s performance. He has eight pro fights and he fought a guy who was in his 40th pro fight and I feel he handled himself great.” says Eddie Woods, co-manager of Evans
“I’m very happy with the win. Coy matured a lot in this fight. It’s another step towards our goal to get him to 15 – 0 by the end of 2010, with hopes for a shot at the USBA or another sub-divisional title early next year.” said Greg Robinson promoter.
Evans has high hopes with his new team. “I’m happy to finally have an opportunity to Unleash my talents and pursue the road to becoming a world champion. I’m living my dreams, doing what I love to do, and I’m gonna make the best of this opportunity for myself, my family, and those that believe in me. With my promoter Greg Robinson, Unleash Energy Drink, E&M Management, and Team Evans, the sky is the limit ”, says Evans.
Friday April 9th, in his first Main Event at The Arena in South Philly, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans is UNLEASHED! Doors open at 6:30 pm, First bout at 7:30 pm. Unleash The Power In You!
Contact Marc Abrams at 856 287 7611 or mabrams@15rounds,com
Ballroom Boxing Report
Posted on | March 5, 2010 | 1 Comment
A couple quick notes. Tune into ESPN 1300 tomorrow between 9am and 11am. Guests include Joshua Clottey as he prepares for his fight next week against Manny Pacquiao and “Sugar” Shane Mosley as he gears up for Floyd. The two biggest this year to date. Here the “opponents” on why they’re going to pull out the upsets.
Also, tickets are on sale for Friday April 2nd, as Ballroom Boxing returns to Michael’s Eighth Avenue. Cecil McCalla (11-0) will fight a very tough Marcos Primera (20-20). A guy who has fought damn near everybody and alsways comes to fight. Carnie “Beeper” Bowman (14-0) of York Pa. faces Jason Rorie (5-6). Rorie lost a close decision in Jan. to Thomas Snow. A fight that most believed Rorie won.
In a heavyweight rematch that resulted in a draw… Venroy July (3-0-1) will meet Fred McClinton (2-1-1). Also scheduled in Glen Burnie’s own Lenwood Dozier (5-1-1) in his toughest test to date against Devaris Crayton (8-6-2).
Reserve you tickets now by calling 410-766-7474. Another great night of fun and fights…April 2nd.
Tags: Ballroom Boxing > Boxing > Carnie Bowman > Cecil McCalla > Jason Rorie > Marcos Primera > news > report














