HUNTINGTON, N.Y. — The wait is over. Fight night has arrived as Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to The Paramount in Huntington tonight with Rockin’ Fights 54, one of the venue’s most anticipated cards of the year.
An enthusiastic response from fight fans has pushed the event to the brink of a sellout, with only a limited number of SkyBar seats and Stage tickets still available.
The card is headlined by the return of Deer Park School District bus driver and reigning IBF/USBA Junior Middleweight Champion Wendy Toussaint, who captured the attention of the boxing world earlier this year when he accepted a showdown with top contender Austin “Ammo” Williams on just one day’s notice before stepping under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.
Also featured are some of Long Island’s exciting-rising stars, Zay Flaherty, taking on Italian-American fan favorite Micky Scala in a matchup that rekindles the proud tradition of Irish-Italian and other ethnic rivalries in New York boxing.
Undefeated knockout artist Ralph Clemente also returns to action, along with an exciting undercard showcasing many of the region’s brightest young talents.
“We’re looking forward to another memorable night at The Paramount,” said Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia. “The response from the fans has been tremendous, and the fighters have put in the work. Now it’s time for them to deliver inside the ring.”
The opening bell rings tonight at The Paramount in Huntington. Whether inside the arena or watching live around the world, fight fans can expect another unforgettable evening of world-class boxing from Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.
TONIGHTS LINEUP:
Main Event:
Local favorite Long Island bus driver, Haitian sensation, and IBF/USBA champion Wendy Toussaint (17-4, 7 KOs) will headline the card against Oakland, California southpaw Aaron Cooley (17-5, 7 KOs) in the 10 round main event.
Co-Feature:
Micky Scala (13-1, 7 KOs) – fighting with deep Brooklyn roots and coming off a sensational first-round knockout win last month, takes on Long Island’s (Elmont) own Zay Flaherty (8-1, 4 KOs) in a throwback-style matchup reminiscent of the old-school Italian vs. Irish and neighborhood rivalries that helped build boxing in New York. With Scala’s ring savvy and Flaherty’s agressiveness, expect an electric atmosphere and nonstop action when these two rising prospects collide in front of their respective fans.
Long Island knockout artist Ralph Clemente (4-0, 4 KOs) is also back in action after his own devastating stoppage victory at RF 53. Clemente will face 6 fight veteran Kasimu Yakubu, fighting out of Missouri City, Texas.
Alexander Garcia will make his long awaited pro debut against Polish MMA/MuayThai fighter Pawel Zawistowski in a 4 round bout. Garcia is a former golden gloves champion and is returning to the ring for his professional debut after being forced out of the sport due to injuries. Garcia is a graduate of New York University’s (NYU) Stern School of Business.
Danbury, Connecticut’s Yousaf Zazai, a native of Afghanistan, faces Elijah Grant of Dallas, Texas.
From championship-caliber talent to local prospect rivalries and highlight-reel knockouts, Rockin’ Fights 54 promises another unforgettable night of action from one of the country’s premier club boxing series.
Tickets are on sale now. Don’t miss your chance to experience the action live at The Paramount or streaming on StarBoxing.tv