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Huntington, New York (March 11, 2025) Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing has announced the new
headliner for their celebratory Rockin’ Fights 50th Anniversary Event set for Saturday, March 22 at The Paramount NY in Huntington, NY. World ranked super middleweight Junior Younan, (21-0-1, 13 KOs), of Brooklyn, NY will face battle-tested contender Abel Mina, (18-3-1, 9 KOs), of Quito, Ecuador in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.
Debuting under the Star Boxing banner, Junior Younan knocked out Ricardo Luna in the first round on May 11, 2024 at The Paramount NY. Following up on September 14, 2024, the heavy-handed, former amateur standout stopped Alexis Gaytan in the fifth stanza at the famed venue. He is currently ranked #9 by the World Boxing Association.
Fighting for the first time in the United States, Abel Mina fought to a ten-round draw with former
world title challenger and hometown favorite Kamil Szeremeta on February 24, 2024 in Bialystok,
Poland. Most recently he was victorious in an eight-round unanimous decision over Armando
Fontalvo on January 24, 2025 in Quito, Ecuador.
Undefeated and fast-rising junior middleweight prospect Micky Scala, (11-0, 6 KOs), of Mesa, AZ returns to The Paramount NY in a scheduled eight rounder against Mario Zabojnik, (12-1-0, 6 KOs), of Slovakia. Scala impressed in his debut Paramount debut on November 23,
2024 with a shut-out unanimous decision over battle-tested veteran Luis Caraballo Ramos. The upset minded southpaw Zabojnik makes his U.S. debut, following a third-round stoppage of Kristian Dzurnak on February 7, 2025.
Also featured at Rockin’ Fights 50 in an eight-round super lightweight clash of exciting fighters, Yan Carlos Perez, (4-0, 2 KOs), of Guaricano, Dominican Republic, faces Yeuri ‘Dinamita’ Andujar (7-6-1, 4 KOs), of Bronx, New York. Fighting at The Paramount NY on Rockin’ Fights 48, Perez defeated Ronny Reyes over six rounds in a unanimous decision victory. He has another tough local this time in Andujar. Currently riding a two-fight winning streak, Andujar knocked out Christian Otero in the fourth round on December 16, 2023 in New York City, following up with a six-round decision over Ronny Reyes at The Paramount on May 11, 2024.
Fighting in a four round welterweight bout, fan favorite ‘King’ David Malul, (2-0, 2 KOs), of Queens, NY battles Shaquille Rushing, (0-1), of Lakeside, FL. The hard-hitting Malul has quickly impressed fans at The Paramount NY with his knockout power. Making his pro debut on September 14, 2024, Malul stopped Lucien Hannah in the opening stanza after being dropped himself twice in a candidate for round of the year. Following up on November 23, 2024, Malul halted Zachary Davis in the third stanza.
In a highly anticipated battle of undefeated junior lightweights, ‘G.I.’ Joe Elzey, (3-0, 1 KOs), of
Bronx, NY faces 18-year-old Jordy Suarez Gonzalez, (1-0, 1 KO), of Nashville, TN in a bout
scheduled for four rounds. Elzey returns to action following a four round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Erick Perez at The Paramount NY.
Rounding out the card in an eight-round super middleweight clash, Issah Flaherty, (7-0, 3 KOs), of Elmont, NY faces Jakob Turac, (3-2, 3 KOs), of Rakovnik, Czech Republic. Flaherty kicks off his 2025 campaign after a six-round shutout unanimous decision over Julien Baptiste on February 17, 2024 at Madison Square Garden.
Tickets for Rockin’ Fights 50 priced at $200 (Ringside A), $150 (Ringside B, Loge A),
$125 (Ringside C and D, Stage), $100 (Loge B,C,D), $75 (Mezzanine 1and 2) and $50 (Skybar) may be purchased at Ticketmaster or www.StarBoxing.com. The Paramount is located at 370 New York Ave., Huntington, NY 11743. Doors will open on the night of the event at 6:30 p.m. with the first bell at 7:30 p.m.
Over a 14-year period, Star Boxing has promoted the Rockin’ Fights series to develop numerous
world champions and top contenders while providing the best and longest running sold-out boxing series in the tri-state area. Aside from the 50 shows in this Rockin’ Fights series, Star Boxing has been the longest-running promoter in New York, having been consistently providing professional boxing in New York for over 30 years. Having promoted over 500 shows and thousands of boxers, its CEO, Joe DeGuardia is considered the OG of New York boxing.
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About Star Boxing
Star Boxing, Inc. has been in operation since 1992. Founded by Joe DeGuardia, its President and CEO, Star Boxing has produced some of the most exciting and memorable boxing events in recent history. Star Boxing has continued to work with and develop a number of very exciting world champions, world-rated contenders and young prospects. The promotion has consistently brought credibility, integrity and exciting fights to the boxing industry. For more information on Star Boxing visit the official website at www.StarBoxing.com.
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