Paddy fought as an amateur for a while tricking the doctors as he could only see out of his right eye. Join Facebook to connect with Frank O'sullivan and others you may know. (711 mm x 1118 mm) sight Commissioned jointly with BT … After staring Shakan Pitters to the British title Soggy has been added to the contribution to boxing part of the Bbcolumn’s Hall of Fame. Richie only lost three times in 29 fights, and his father was by his side forever one. ... /09/EB-Tag-no-padding-300x123-version2-300x123.jpg Matt Halfpenny 2019-07-20 09:00:16 2019-07-17 15:32:41 Birmingham City's Frank pens boxing poem. Erroll is one of the Midlands main men when it comes to boxing, he was a decent amateur during his school years and has held licenses as a trainer, manager matchmaker, and promoter. He has also been honored at Eastside gym Birmingham with a wall devoted to the great man. This is going to be an exciting venture for Munster Boxers to go to Birmingham, a City steeped in Boxing . Finally in 2001 Frank moved to his current position at St Agatha’s Church under the name Birmingham City Amateur Boxing Club. ... Frank O'Sullivan MBE has been training boxers for half a century. 1984-08-09: Christophe Tiozzo: debut: Sports Arena, Los Angeles W. by Finlay MacKay C-type colour print, 26 November 2010 28 in. Perhaps his career peak was at 17-10-4 (3KO) before losing to future CBC, EBUand WBU champion Johnny Armour, Norman (Nobby) Nobbs, (born 1948 or 1949), is a boxing manager and trainer in Aston, Birmingham, England. Let me explain! He is the main trainer for Kaisee Benjamin and British Light Heavyweight Champion Shakan Pitters and has been in the corner of many Eastside boxers like Sam Eggington, Craig Cunningham and Max Maxwell in some of there biggest fights with fellow ‘Hall of Famer' Jon Pegg. Frank then joined Bournebrook boxing club up … A long-serving Midlands boxing coach has written a poem about the sort of boxing he loves. The Birmingham Boxing Column welcomes Craig Cunningham to the Birmingham Boxing Column's Hall of Fame for his contribution to boxing in Birmingham and the Midlands. It was in London that Frank unfortunately discovered he had an eye problem which put him permanently out of boxing, as either an amateur or professional. THE tribute to former Brummie boxer Al Malcolm was a “big success” at the Tower Ballroom last night. Hakeem also familiar as H.A.H is a four-time Midland Regional champion. He has lost most of his fights but he is a fundamental part of boxing as he gives young prospects the fights they need to learn the game. Cork-born Frank O'Sullivan, a legend with the Birmingham City ABC, is the link man for the international and will provide an England team. His Father came over to Ireland during the war and then in 1947 Frank, his mother and brother followed. Buckley, who never fought for a major title, was honored with a special ring walk and presentation before his 200th fight in April 2003 at the MEN Arena in Manchester. He coached the first ever female ABA national champion from Birmingham Tina O’Dell. Jon and his Eastside team have got some of the best fighters in the country coming out of there gym with the likes of Sam Eggington, Craig Cunningham and Marcus Ffrench already winning titles. Buckley lost 256 of his 300 contests, which is the second most in boxing history behind Reggie Strickland. No other manager has ever done that. Then from 1982 -1987 there were several more moves for Frank around Birmingham’s Inner City - to Fore Street then Meriden Street at the ‘Cauliflower Ear gym’ owned by Al Stevens. Reluctant to set aside his love of the sport and to succeed in the ring Frank turned his ambitions towards training. Over the years in his coaching capacity, Frank has travelled with squads to Russia, South … Tom Chaney is the head coach at Hall Green ABC, and has brought many an amateur over to the played ranks. Jan 18. In his stable, he had Howard Clarke, Brian Coleman, Jason Nesbitt, and Arv Mittoo, as anyone in boxing knows “The Journey Men” are the backbone of boxing and are a fundamental part of the business with Nobby providing some of the best. . Munster Council have been contacted by Frank O' Sullivan of Birmingham City Boxing Club and Tina O' Dell of O' Dell's Community Boxing Club ,Birmingham to send a Team over for a Tournament once everyone gets the go ahead . In 1987 Frank again went on to change locations, moving to the Institute in Digbeth. Organisers Pat Benson and Frank O’Sullivan staged an amateur boxing … His father and boxing coach Talab Hussain has had a huge influence on his career so far and is a big driving force. You wrote it, we read it, and now we’re sharing it! Frank has trained boxers at every level from schoolboys to Olympians including Paddy and Tommy Lynch, Robert McCracken and Frankie Gavin. Birmingham City is led by Frank O Sullivan M.B.E (pictured) and this stalwart servant of boxing now needs your help. Vargas stopped Clarke in the fourth round. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Editing and research volunteer for Fighting for Our Heritage Project. View the profiles of professionals named "Frank O'sullivan" on LinkedIn. In the winter for example they were forced to carry out their training sessions by oil lamps. Frank O’Sullivan MBE was born in Cork City Ireland 1937. Frank has also been credited with helping the recent resurgence in boxing in Birmingham which has seen a new crop of young fighters who are making waves nationally and internationally. Paul has been involved in boxing for more than a decade and has trained European, British, English and area champions. Birmingham City's Frank pens boxing poem. Jan 18 Johnny Prescott 1961-1970 Mike Lynch. Craig was one of the most avoided boxers in the game. Frank O’Sullivan. Paddy and Tommy Lynch were in the boxing game for over 50 years. O'Sullivan was originally from Shandon Street and was knighted for services to amateur boxing by the Queen of England in 2012. They are all well-respected trainers now and have all delivered champions, Max who trained Frankie Gavin from 2015 – 2017 also trains 2 boxers from another famous boxing family in Gamal and WBC world featherweight champ Kal Yafia. The Black Country Boxing’s head coach Paul Mann is a well-respected trainer who works to ensure all of the BcB boxers are in the best possible condition come fight night. He made his mark in boxing in 2016 defending and winning 2 Midlands area titles and then beating the odds taking. O’Sullivan is a former coach to Frankie Gavin, who has string Irish links. BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Sitter in 1 portrait Frank O'Sullivan founded the Birmingham City Boxing Club in 1956. My amateur coach Frank O’Sullivan was a great amateur coach. In June 2010 Gamal won the bronze medal at the 2010 European … Since that defeat, he has gone 1-69 (with one no contest), but has had two bright moments during that streak: his sole win came on cuts against prospect Ross Minter and he knocked down contender Wayne Alexander in the first round of their fight before getting stopped in round two. This was achieved through exhibitions, church gate collections, a Jack Lynch Tunnel walk and grocery packing. Craig was awarded by the BBBoC the Midlands boxer of the year 2016 and also was awarded Bbcolumn's Boxer of the Year. Shawn O'Sullivan. x 44 in. Frank O'Sullivan, who started Birmingham City Boxing Club in 1956 and has been coaching six days a week since, wins the BBC Get Inspired Unsung Hero award for the West Midlands. Frank O’Sullivan said the society had, over the years raised funds for Diabetes Ireland, Cork Simon and other worthy causes, and helped provide a boat for a family stricken by the Tsunami in Sri Lanka and an RNLI lifeboat for Crosshaven. You are here: Home / Frank O Sullivan. Ever since the age of seven, the Birmingham born Hakeem has been boxing regularly. Shawn O'Sullivan, boxer (b at Toronto 9 May 1962). Amateur Boxing Career 17 bouts. Frank then joined Bournebrook boxing club up until early 1956. Gamal boxed for the Birmingham City Police ABC and was a member of the Great Britain elite squad trained by Robert McCracken and funded with money from the National Lottery.. Whilst in London Frank trained with a Canadian lightweight named Solly Canter, Solly going on to fight Tommy McGovern – the bout being one of the first ever televised professional fights. O'Sullivan's amateur record of 94-6 is matched by few Canadian boxers. Britain’s Boxing Hall of Fame is set to come to Birmingham next year in a plan which could leave a legacy for the sport in the Second City. Tommy Owens is a former professional boxer who now runs one of the biggest boxing Promotions in the Midlands. Frank has trained boxers at every level from schoolboys to Olympians including Paddy and Tommy Lynch, Robert McCracken and Frankie Gavin. Throughout his career, he fought a number of quality world champions and British champions including Duke McKenzie, Naseem Hamed, Acelino Freitas, Jason Cook, Paul Ingle, Patrick Mullings, Dean Pithie, Jason Booth, Michael Brodie, Scott Harrison, Michael Gomez, Johnny Bredahl, Gavin Rees, John Murray, Bradley Pryce, Derry Mathews, Lee Meager, Dave Stewart, Gary Woolcombe, Lee Selby and Kell Brook. He then proceeded to lose a decision to Baz Carey.[2][3]. Frank O'Sullivan; Khalid Yafai. Max has truly earned a place in the bbcolumn ‘Hall of Fame'. later to become Birmingham City A.B.C 1972 – 94 worked with the England squad 1978 – 81 Midlands Area coach 1992 – 2004 Director of Coaching for England schools. He has managed and trained the likes of British and Commonwealth champ Frankie Gavin and is currently guiding former British Middleweight champion Tommy Langford back to his best. Hakeem has been trained by the world-famous Frank O’Sullivan. The school facilities were far from adequate, with neither heating nor electric lighting. His most memorable moment was on March 13, 1999 when he challenged then 15-0 Fernando Vargas for the IBF Light Middleweight Title. He is something of a legend on the Birmingham boxing scene, having trained boxers at all levels, including Khalid Yafai, former world amateur boxing champion Frankie Gavin and GB Boxing's Performance Director Rob McCracken. ‘Soggy' is one of the main trainers at Eastside gym and has trained many a boxer to become champions in the Amateurs before he turned over to train the pros. If you can Think Of Any More boxers, trainers & coaches Please Let us Know, Via Facebook Comments board or by emailing. Their never-ending labors and insatiable appetite produced an incredible nine British champions. The film producer/writer managers multiple boxers up and down the country with his main stable of fighters training at Eastside gym Birmingham. MBE Frank O’Sullivan set up his first boxing club in 1956 after failing a medical to become a professional fighter and has been a stalwart of the fight game ever since. He trained at a warehouse in Cabbagetown. Len Woodall originally came from Birmingham before moving to Telford where he was a coach in boxing for over 40 years. Len Woodall is a welcome addition to the Birmingham Boxing Columns “Hall of Fame” contribution to boxing. Buckley finished his professional career with his 300th and last fight on 31 October 2008 where he scored a 4-round points decision victory over Matin Mohammed (0-1-1) in Birmingham. Len was a laborer by profession, but his love of boxing became ingrained in his son. Frank has been involved with training amateur boxers since 1954. Frank O’Sullivan. Vaughan, who hailed from Spangle Hill, stayed with the Birmingham club for over 50 years and died recently. He also has some very hot prospects coming through the ranks like Ryan Kelly, Indi Sangha, Kaisee Benjamin and Shakan Pitters to name just a few. Frank has also coached the England squad and been a Director of Boxing for Schools and has worked with Ricky Hatton, and Amir Khan. Moving from The Bournbrook Club in Selly Oak to Ossel Street School in Ladywood Frank met Pat Benson who joined Ladywood as a boxer for Frank. Frank O'Sullivan (1937-), Boxing coach. Len’s finest hour came at Telford ice ring March 1998 when he was in the corner for his sons Richie as he won the WBC super-middleweight title against Sugar Boy Malinga. [4] After the fight, Peter was awarded a small trophy and a special belt to mark his achievement. Nobbs's stable contains many of the most prolific journeymen in England, and is referred to and by Nobbs himself as "Losers Unlimited.". By his early 20s, he began training boxers. Active boxing career for 1946 to 1956. A former England coach, he founded Ladywood ABC which eventually became the highly successful Birmingham City ABC. His company Tommy Owens Promotions have organized over 50 boxing events in Birmingham and Coventry and has had Midlands area, English and even IBO titles contested on them. The Birmingham Boxing Column welcomes Craig Cunningham to the Birmingham Boxing Column's Hall of Fame for his contribution to boxing in Birmingham and the Midlands. Amateur career. Find out more about cookies “Mr Reliable” Kristian Laight is one of Britain’s great journeymen of boxing, Laight who has now hit 300 professional fights had made a business out of the sport. Frank’s first memories of boxing in Birmingham are of Sunnyside boxing club which was located in the North side of the city. They were: Gordon Ferris (heavyweight), Wayne Elcock (middleweight), Costas Petrou (welterweight), Pat Cowdell (featherweight and super-featherweight), Roy Rutherford (featherweight), Lloyd Christie (middleweight), Robert McCracken (middleweight), Tony Willis (lightweight) and Hugh Ford (featherweight). Latest News. He taught me the fundamentals of boxing. He made his mark in boxing in 2016 defending and winning 2 Midlands area titles and then beating the odds taking the WBC international Middleweight title against Olympic silver medalist Anthony Ogogo. One of the most notable fighters he has worked with is British journeyman Peter Buckley. Birmingham City Boxing Club Frank O Sullivan is an MBE for his services to the sport and is considered a local legend. Sign up with your email address to receive news and updates. His Father came over to Ireland during the war and then in 1947 Frank, his mother and brother followed. Frank is famous for training many Olympic and world champions that made the highest professional ranking. There are 50+ professionals named "Frank O'sullivan", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Under the ABA coaching scheme I became an … Frank O’Sullivan MBE - Birmingham City Amatuer Boxing Club. A talented young amateur boxer Frank was urged by his trainers and supporters to turn pro and travel to London. Tommy’s shows get bigger and bigger with each event with there main home being the Holte Suite at Villa Park where TOP boxing indented to stage a show on the pitch in May of 2020. Jon Pegg is one of the trainers pushing Birmingham boxing back into the limelight. This makes him one of the most qualified to comment on boxing in Britain. It is an art to be able to do what he does, he is a credit to boxing and has earned a place in the Bbcolumn’s Hall of Fame. Frank O’Sullivan set up his first boxing club in 1956 after failing a medical to become a professional fighter and has been a stalwart of the fight game ever since. The Boxing Alphabet – by Frank O’Sullivan The Irish squad will include Cork and Munster boxers. Jon Pegg had a short career as a professional boxer but has done so much for boxing in the Midlands as a trainer, coach and manager. As such In 1977 Frank and Pat moved to Ladywood community centre with the help of the Lynch brothers where the facilities were much improved. Delve into the history of Birmingham's boxing communities in our Fighting for our Heritage blog. Michael Mahoney is the General Manager at Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago and has worked for Midtown Athletic Clubs for over 35 years. Errol works with boxers and promoters up and down the country week in week out and has more than earned his place in the ‘Hall of Fame’. Hakeem Ali Hussain was lucky that he has had the best Amateur boxing coach in Frank O’Sullivan MBE. I have watch Laight several times and I can say this man can box. I became a coach in 1956 forming Ladywood ABC, where I changed name in 1977 to Birmingham City. Craig was awarded by the BBBoC the Midlands boxer of the year 2016 and also was awarded Bbcolumn's Boxer of the Year. Frank O'sullivan is on Facebook. Tell us More St Michael's and the School Boy Championship. The Lynch Brothers have provided their own indelible story of success, blood, failure, toil and enthusiasm inside and outside the ring. Frank O'Sullivan received the MBE after more than half a century of involvement with amateur boxing in Birmingham. As a 16-year old, he … The BBHoF today vowed to have a museum up and running by the time they stage a week-long boxing festival in Birmingham next August. Coach Frank O'Sullivan has been involved in amateur boxing in Birmingham since the 1950s. Most recently there has been Jason Welborn and Zak Parker both winning British titles. the WBC international Middleweight title against Olympic silver medalist Anthony Ogogo. From a boxing family, he started boxing at the Cabbagetown Youth Centre under Ken Hamilton, his original mentor. Frank O' Sullivan MBE School of Boxing inc B'ham City ABC I worked with Paddy and Tommy Lynch, who were great trainers. You can read his poem below. wiki watch. date opponent w-l-d. last 6. result; 1984-08-11: Frank Tate: 11 1 0: Sports Arena, Los Angeles L. PTS event bout wiki. Woodall senor passed away at the age of 75 in July 2015 of cancer, the old Telford & Wrekin Boxing Club changed the clubs name to the Len Woodhall Community Club in honor of him. A past president of the Chicago District Tennis Association, the Chicago arm of the United States Tennis Association, Mahoney is certified by both the Professional Tennis Registry and Unites States Professional Tennis Association and is a graduate of … Hall of Fame. Delve into the history of Birmingham's boxing communities in our Fighting for our Heritage blog. Max is part of one of the most famous boxing Family’s to come out of Birmingham with his brother Robert (MBE) a former British, Commonwealth champ and also WBC world title challenger, Spencer a former British and World title challenger and Max as well fighting as a pro. When he moved to Birmingham with his family he started amateur boxing as a 13-year-old. Over a fifty-six-year coaching career his young boxers have included Robert McCracken, Ricky Hatton, Amir Khan and Khalid Yafai. O'Sullivan first learned boxing under his father, Michael, a Toronto bus driver. Frank was heavily involved with the ABA at a national level, his main role was in education and in the development of a learning programme for young boxers. News Articles. Frank’s career as a trainer is highly decorated and his standing in Birmingham’s boxing community is of the highest regard. Willie Monroe Jr. has threatened to sue Billy Joe Saunders, the Englishman’s promoter Frank Warren and even the British Boxing Board of Control over … Tommy also represented Ireland after putting on the vest of the Irish guard. His next teacher was Peter Wylie, a member of the Toronto police department who was a specialist in defusing bombs. Len also coached 65 other champions from schoolboy to world level. He didn’t tell anybody about the defect which he had suffered when he was seven. Mr Mann is a much-welcomed addition to the ‘Hall of Fame'. Frank has been involved in boxing for over 60 years, and a brief outline of his coaching career is as follows:-1956 – Founded Ladywood A.B.C. ID# 003179. Last month, Midtown group fitness instructor Frank Ringhofer led a promotion encouraging members to share stories about how group exercise has helped you reach your fitness goals. All dates and details will be confirmed at the end of this month. Craig was one of the most avoided boxers in the game. His first coach was Ken Hamilton. Join Frank O'Sullivan, MBE, at the Burlington Hotel, on 21st April 2018, to help him celebrate the 62nd Year Anniversary of Birmingham City Boxing Club that he founded in 1956! Tom is a very well respected trainer and is a welcome addition to the ‘Hall of Fame'. Frank’s first memories of boxing in Birmingham are of Sunnyside boxing club which was located in the North side of the city. The Birmingham team was led by Cork-born Frank O’Sullivan, who was honoured by the Queen of England five years ago with an MBE for his outstanding services to amateur boxing in Birmingham over many decades. Frank O’Sullivan MBE was born in Cork City Ireland 1937. Peter had won a few regional titles, the vacant BBBofC Midlands area Super featherweight and Super Bantamweight titles when his record was at 16-9-4 (2KO) against Mark Bates(super featherweight) and 20-44-5 (5KO) respectively. Merry Christmas from all at England Boxing. Frank O’Sullivan MBE - Birmingham City Amatuer Boxing Club. He is also working with Hakeem as a mentor. http://www.npg.org.uk/roadto2012 Boxer, Khalid Yafai and his trainer Frank O'Sullivan talk about discovering and nurturing sporting talent and their Olympic ambitions. Frank was awarded an MBE by the Queen in 2011. 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