07.09 - BOSTON, Mass. - Even though he isn't Irish, he's ready to explode on the pro boxing scene. Four-time National amateur champion Sechew Powell has been added to Pendarvis Promotions' September 13 "Irish Explosion" card at the National Guard Armory in Braintree (MA).
Powell (1-0, 1 KO), a junior middleweight from Brooklyn, is a southpaw many boxing experts believe is a future world champion. He is matched against Many "Cheeks" Teo (4-9, 3 KOs), of Hudson (MA), in a scheduled four rounder.
In the eight-round main event, super middleweight Shaun "Big Trouble" Creegan (13-1-2, 2 KOs), of Plainfield via Lynn, faces Brockton tough guy Danny Sheehan.
The card is promoted by Pendarvis Boxing Promotions, in association Rolling Rock, Coors, North Shore Pontiac & Buick, First Choice Limousine, North South Physical Therapy, Inc., and Frugal McDoogal.
WIBA No. 1 ranked middleweight Leaticia "Baby Girl" Robinson (8-0, 7 KOs), of Chicago, puts her unbeaten record on the line in the six-round co-feature, against Evelyn Holley (1-2-1), of Pennsauken, NJ.
All matches and boxers are subject to change.
Scheduled to fight on the undercard in separate bouts are Worcester cruiserweight Roy "House of" Payne (14-11-4, 6 KOs), South Boston lightweight Eddie McAloney (11-5, 5 KOs), New Bedford lightweight David Marmood (3-1), and South Boston middleweight Martin "The Irish Assassin" Thorton (1-0-1, 1 KO).
Ticket prices are $40.00 (limited) ringside and $25.00 general admission. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with the first bout scheduled for 8 p.m. Call Pendarvis Boxing Promotions at 617-825-3283 to order tickets or for more information. Tickets are also available at Tara's Pub (1912 Dorchester Ave. - 617.282.5637) and will also be sold at the door.