Huntington, New York (February 7, 2025) Star Boxing has announced the postponement of their
highly anticipated Rockin’ Fights 50th Anniversary Event from Thursday, February 13 to Saturday, March 22, 2025, at The Paramount NY.
“Unfortunately, Joe Smith Jr. has the flu which has progressed to pneumonia so we have
rescheduled the date of the event” said Joe DeGuardia, President and CEO of Star Boxing. “We
wish him a full and quick recovery and look forward to his main event fight against Devonte Williams on the rescheduled date, for our Rockin’ Fights 50th Anniversary Event. The rest of the card remains intact for the new date of March 22nd.”
In an ironic twist, February 13 is a date that brings déjà vu to Joe Smith Jr. Joe’s world
championship title fight against Maxim Vlasov, which was originally set for February 13, 2021, at the MGM in Las Vegas. Vlasov was diagnosed with covid thus postponing the matchup days before the fight. The fight was rescheduled for two months later, and Joe Smith Jr. captured the coveted Light Heavyweight World Championship defeating Vlasov in a memorable match on ESPN. So, while February 13 hasn’t been that good for the former world champ, it did lead to him becoming champion of the world, which is what Joe seeks now in the cruiserweight division.
The entire undercard will also be moved to the new March 22, 2025 date. In addition to Joe Smith Jr vs Devonte Williams, the March 22 show will feature an exciting undercard, including undefeated Micky Scala vs Victor Toney, KO ‘King’ David Malul vs Shaquille Rushing, Undefeated Yan Carlos Perez vs Sean Brewer, and GI Joe Elzey vs Jordy Gonzalez in a battle of undefeated prospects.
All tickets purchased for Rockin’ Fights 50 will be honored for the new date.
