Huntington, NY (February 23,2026) A blizzard has fallen over New York but heat is on the way as live professional boxing returns Saturday, February 28 to the Paramount as Joe DeGuardia‘s Star Boxing presents Rockin’ Fights 53.
Headlining the night’s action is a 10-round main event for the WBC US Middleweight Championship. New York’s rising star Jahi Tucker (15-1-1, 6 KOs) makes his Paramount debut and looks to climb the rankings, facing Minnesota’s dangerous and battle-tested Sona Akale (10-4, 5 KOs) in a matchup that promises nonstop action from the opening bell.
Also featured on the card:
Elmont’s undefeated knockout artist, U.S. Marine veteran and Hofstra University master’s student Peter Latorre (5-0, 5 KOs) puts his perfect 100% KO ratio on the line in against Uruguay’s dangerous Jose Edgardo Perdomo (10-9, 6 KOs) who is coming off a stunning knockout upset of a previously undefeated prospect his last time at The Paramount!
Poland’s heavyweight powerhouse Piotr Lacz (14-0-1, 10 KOs) brings his unbeaten record and knockout reputation in a heavyweight clash against New Orleans’ hard-hitting challenger Dominique “Giant Killer” Valera (9-1-2, 5 KOs)!
Huntington’s very own knockout artist Ralph Clemente (2-0, 2 KOs) returns to his hometown crowd taking on Spanaway, Washington’s Thomas Turner (1-1) in what promises to be an explosive contest as Clemente looks to keep his perfect stoppage record intact!?
Tickets are moving quickly, be sure to secure yours now to experience the magic that is Rockin’ Fights