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Alex Vargas Dominates In His Return, Harley Burke, Ryan
O’Rourke Shine & Erick Perez Thrills Fans
A memorable “Rockin’ Fights” had The Paramount shaking last
night as fight fans poured into the completely sold out
venue. The six-fight card had thrilling action from top to
bottom. In the main event, ALEX “EL TORO” VARGAS (now 13-0
5KO’s) emphatically returned to the ring in a major way.
Vargas showcased excellent footwork and entertaining
combinations to keep MAURO “EL RAYO” GODOY (now 37-9-1
18KO’s) off kilter for the entirety of the fight.
Eventually, Vargas’ power overwhelmed Godoy, knocking him
down in both the second and the fifth round. With Vargas
fans chanting his name, Godoy did not come off the stool for
the sixth round. Vargas, a Suffolk County Police Officer,
was declared the winner by 5th round TKO (3:00). A
dominating return to the ring for “El Toro.”
Dublin, Ireland’s “THE SILENT ASSASSIN” RYAN O’ROURKE (now
10-0 3KO’s) and DASHAUN “TOO SWEET” JOHNS (now, 4-3 3KO’s)
fought an entertaining battle in their scheduled 8 round
welterweight bout. Out of the gate, O’Rourke was accurate in
his attack, but Johns’ held tough and the two had some
entertaining exchanges. In the fourth round, O’Rourke began
bleeding from his nose. Seemingly unscathed, O’Rourke
continued to dictate the action, but in the sixth a cut
opened over the left eye of O’Rourke. The Irishmen was
unaffected by the cut and landed a perfectly placed shot
that dropped Johns with 20 seconds left in the 7th round.
Johns would get to his feet, but O’Rourke continued the
sizzling pace. The round came to a close, but it was
determined that Johns couldn’t continue and referee Pat
Sullivan stopped the action earning O’Rourke a 7th round TKO
(3:00), improving to 10-0 with 3KO’s.
Former Star Boxing intern turned undefeated pro boxer,
HARLEY “HEAVY HANDS” BURKE (now 8-0 7KO’s) impressed during
his scheduled 6 round light heavyweight Star Boxing
promotional debut, defeating KAM HUMPHREY (now 3-2 2KO’s)
via a 4th round TKO (0:01). Humphrey started strong, but
halfway through the second, Burke began to turn the tide,
landing combinations and sitting on his punches. At the
close of the third round, Burke tore into Humphrey trapping
him in the corner and unleashing a barrage of punches.
Humphrey was able to finish the round on his feet in spite
of the blitzing attack. At the start of the 4th round,
Humphrey was checked by the Doctor who advised the referee
to call the fight. Burke improved to 8-0 (7KO’s)
In a 4 round super featherweight bout, ERICK “EL CANETE”
PEREZ (now 1-0) had an all out slugfest with DOM BREEN (now
0-2) in an electric performance that had the sold out crowd
at The Paramount in a frenzy. Perez was relentless in his
pressure, bombarding Breen, who, to his credit, was able to
land some flush counter punches in return. Just when fans
thought the action couldn’t get better, the second round
topped the first. Perez and Breen continued their thrilling
slugfest as the fans were cheering throughout every second
of the bout enthusiastically applauding and raving about
both fighters' effort. At the end of the 2nd round, by the
advice of the ringside doctor, the ref stopped the bout.
Perez earned the second round TKO (3:00).
FDNY firefighter, LOUIS “IL MARTELLO” MAIETTA (now 3-3-1)
got the best of LEVAN “KARO” LOUTSOUPITZE (now 0-2) in their
4 round light heavyweight rematch. Maietta was more
effective, causing Loutsoupitze to clinch often to avoid
Maietta. Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. deducted a point from
Loutsoupitze for excessive holding after multiple warnings.
Maietta won the rematch by unanimous decision (39-36, 40-35
x2).
In the opening 4 round cruiserweight bout, NYPD Officer
EMMANUEL ETIENNE (now 3-1 2KO’s) went to battle with OLUWALE
“THE HOLY WAR ANGEL” BAMGBOSE (now 0-1), a former UFC
fighter in his boxing pro debut. Bamgbose, came out with
brazen aggression and wild bombs, switching stances and
unconventionally attacking Etienne. To Etienne’s credit, he
remained composed and began to time Bamgbose’s movement,
using his jab and superior boxing technique. Etienne started
to find success to the body and clearly took control of the
fight. The Bamgbose corner stopped the fight before the
start of the 4th round. Etienne earned the third round TKO
victory (3:00).
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