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Rockin’ Fights 53 Results
If you like knockouts, then The Paramount was the place to
be Saturday night as Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing delivered
an explosive edition of its long-running “Rockin’ Fights”
series at Rockin’ Fights 53. All four winners were making
their first appearances at The Paramount and all four left
with emphatic knockout victories.
Fight Results:
JAHI TUCKER HEADLINES WITH SIXTH ROUND STOPPAGE
In the 10-round middleweight main event, Deer Park’s Jahi
Tucker faced St. Paul’s Sona Akale in a high-energy contest
from the opening bell.
Both fighters were willing to exchange early, with Tucker
showcasing crisp combinations and Akale firing back with
looping shots. Tucker was deducted a point in the third
round for low blows but continued pressing the action at a
relentless pace.
In the sixth round, Tucker unleashed a sustained flurry that
forced referee Arthur Mercante Jr. to step in and stop the
contest at 1:18 of Round 6 as Akale was backed to the ropes. Akale protested, but the stoppage stood. With the victory,
Tucker improves to 16-1-1 (7 KOs). Akale falls to 10-5 (5
KOs).
Co-Feature – PETER "VOODOO" LATORRE THRILLS CROWD WITH FIRST
ROUND KO
Elmont’s fighting marine veteran Peter “Voodoo” Latorre
electrified the building in his Paramount debut against Jose
Edgardo Perdomo in a scheduled six-round welterweight bout.
Perdomo entered the contest fresh off a knockout victory
over previously undefeated Micky Scala at Rockin’ Fights 52
and was expected to test the undefeated prospect.
Latorre had other plans. Working behind a sharp jab and
mixing head and body shots, Latorre trapped Perdomo in the
corner and landed a textbook one-two combination that ended
the bout instantly. The official time was 1:09 of Round 1.
Latorre improves to 6-0 (6 KOs), while Perdomo drops to
10-10 (6 KOs).
PIOTR LACZ OVERCOMES EARLY MOMENT, STOPS VALERA
Heavyweight action followed as Piotr Lacz squared off
against Dominique “The Giant Killa” Valera in a scheduled
eight-round contest.
Both men came forward at the opening bell exchanging heavy
shots. Valera landed a sharp uppercut that briefly stunned
the undefeated Polish fighter, but Lacz quickly regained
control.
After connecting with a powerful right hand, Lacz forced
Valera into the corner and unleashed a barrage. Referee
Arthur Mercante Jr. stepped in to stop the bout at 2:08 of
Round 1. Valera protested the stoppage, but the result was
official. Lacz advances to 15-0-1 (11 KOs). Valera falls to
9-2-2 (5 KOs).
OPENING BOUT: RALP CLEMENTE SETS THE TONE EARLY
Opening the evening, Ronkonkoma’s hard-hitting light
heavyweight Ralph “The Great Ape” Clemente wasted no time
making an impression in his Paramount debut against Thomas
Turner in a scheduled four-round bout.
Turner attempted to establish his jab early, but Clemente
walked him down and landed a crushing right hand that sent
Turner to the canvas. After Turner beat the count, Clemente
delivered a thunderous overhand right that flattened him.
The referee waved off the bout at 1:07 of Round 1 as medical
personnel immediately attended to Turner. Clemente improves
to 3-0 (3 KOs). Turner drops to 1-2.
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Promoter’s Statement: Quote from Joe DeGuardia
“This is exactly what Rockin’ Fights was built for:
explosive performances, dramatic moments, and fighters
seizing their opportunity on a big stage,” said
CEO/President, Joe DeGuardia. “Four knockouts, four
Paramount debuts, and a crowd that brought incredible energy
from the opening bell. Tucker showed why he’s climbing the
rankings, Latorre continues to prove he’s a force, Lacz
demonstrated composure under fire, and Clemente set the tone
with authority. It was a special night for Star Boxing and
for the fans.”
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