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Star Boxing’s "Rockin’ Fights 42" Results
You never know what will happen in the fight game. After two
featured bouts fell out only days before the weigh-in and
the other at the weigh-in, Star Boxing resiliently fought
on, showing the tenacity with which has made the company the
longest running, and most consistent promotional company in
New York. Star Boxing still brought the fans an entertaining
and exciting 42nd edition of the critically claimed “Rockin’
Fights” series at The Paramount in Huntington, New York on
Saturday night (6/11). As they say, the show goes on, and
Star did so admirably without its main event or co-feature,
reshuffling the four bout card and providing fights that did
not disappoint.
A bloody 8-round super middleweight prospect battle between
Brazilian LUCAS MARTINS (now 14-1 11KO’s) and Irishmen TONY
BROWNE (now 5-2) had the crowd on their feet and hands
clapping. Martins stood tall to the tough test of Browne as
both fighters jockeyed for the upper hand in a fight that
saw many ebbs and flows. Martins was quicker to the draw,
mostly beating Browne to the punch in a very entertaining
fight. Both fighters smoothly changed from orthodox to
southpaw throughout looking for new angles. The fight turned
into a bloody brawl in the middle rounds as a clash of heads
caused a cut under the left eye of Browne, and a later clash
of heads caused a cut over the right eye of Martins. When
the decision was announced, it was Martins stiff jab,
effective punches and “be first” mentality that would earn
him the unanimous decision (78-73 x2, 80-71).
In a show stealer ZAY FLAHERTY (now 4-0 2KO’s) went to war
with QUADEER JENKINS (now 2-4 2KO’s) over 4 rounds in the
middleweight division. The fans were on their feet
throughout the fight as chants of “Zay” flooded The
Paramount. In the third round Flaherty and Jenkins stood
tall in the center of the ring freely swinging with bad
intentions. Midway through the fourth round, Flaherty’s
commitment to the body paid its dividends as he dropped
Jenkins with a punch to the liver. Thirty seconds later,
another old fashioned liver shot sent Jenkins to the canvas
again, but this time he wouldn’t beat the count. Flaherty
took home the TKO4 victory.
2x NY Ring Master Champion RONNY REYES (now 1-0) made his
anticipated pro debut against fellow pro debut, HECTOR
BECERRA (now 0-1). This 4 round lightweight bout had many
standout moments as Reyes and Becerra mixed it up from the
opening bell. Reyes’ speed would prove to be the difference
in the fight, as he controlled the pace, hurting Bacerra in
the third round. The fight went to the judges who awarded
the unanimous decision shutout to Ronny Reyes (40-36 x3).
In 4 rounds of action, DEQUINT HILL (now 1-1) defeated LOU
MAIETTA (now 1-2-1) by unanimous decision (39-37 x3). Hill’s
jab would be the difference in the fight, throwing it with
power. Out of a clinch, Hill landed a right hand that had
Maietta on shaky legs, but to Maietta’s credit he would
shake it off and fight on. With the victory Hill gets
himself in the win column for the first time.
Star Boxing CEO JOE DEGUARDIA had this to say about Saturday
nights fights, “Last night’s fights were a testament to the
‘Rockin’ Fights’ series, with each fight being basically
50-50 exciting, fan friendly battles. Lucas Martins rose to
the occasion and looked impressive against an extremely
capable Tony Browne, and Zay Flaherty could well be a future
fan favorite as he has compelling body-snatching action
style. All the fighters should be proud, as well as the
entire Star Boxing staff, as everyone pulled together and
put on an exciting night of boxing in spite of the bad break
curve ball we were thrown when we lost the Cletus Seldin and
Tyrone James opponents. Sometimes things don’t go as
planned, but one thing you can hang your hat on is that
Rockin’ Fights deliver thrilling action.”
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