Neighborhood pride takes center stage when undefeated Raymond \u201cThe Scientist\u201d Cuadrado (8-0, 3 KOs) faces Efstathios \u201cThe Greek God\u201d Antonas (13-3-2, 4 KOs) in one of the featured fights of Joe DeGuardia\u2019s Star Boxing\u2019s Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 on Saturday, October 10, at The Paramount in Huntington.<\/p>\n
An old-school New York neighborhood battle, the matchup pits Ridgewood\u2019s Cuadrado against Antonas and his passionate following in Astoria\u2019s Greek community.<\/p>\n
Cuadrado, an active FDNY firefighter, balances his service to New York City with his pursuit of success inside the ring. He enters with an unbeaten record and a growing fan base of first responders and neighborhood supporters eager to see him keep that streak intact.<\/p>\n
Standing across from him will be Antonas, a national champion in Greece whose European title experience and physical, grinding style present a demanding challenge. With Astoria\u2019s Greek boxing community behind him, \u201cThe Greek God\u201d will look to hand Cuadrado his first professional defeat.<\/p>\n
The neighborhood rivalry promises to carry into the crowd, with Ridgewood faithful and first responders on one side and Antonas\u2019 Greek supporters on the other. Expect a spirited atmosphere as these two fighters bring Queens pride to Long Island.<\/p>\n
\ud83e\udd4a ONE BIG NIGHT. ROCKIN\u2019 FIGHTS 55: New York rivalries. Undefeated records. Hometown pride. Joe DeGuardia\u2019s Star Boxing brings the action back to The Paramount! Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 features an action-packed card with neighborhood rivalries, undefeated prospects, and knockout power.<\/p>\n
Unbeaten FDNY firefighter Raymond \u201cThe Scientist\u201d Cuadrado faces Efstathios Antonas in a showdown fueled by Ridgewood and Astoria pride. <\/p>\n
Huntington\u2019s Ralph Clemente (5-0, 5 KOs) puts his perfect knockout streak on the line against Brooklyn\u2019s Kamron Humphrey (5-3, 3 KOs). <\/p>\n
The card also features FDNY fan favorite Louis Maietta vs. dangerous puncher Eduardo Monrreal. <\/p>\n
Undefeated prospect and Brooklyn knockout artist Ra-Leek Born (4-0-0, 4KOs) takes on Markus Bowes. <\/p>\n
Yousaf Zaizai, fighting out of Kabul, Afghanistan, looks to add another knockout to his 1-0-0 career start. <\/p>\n
\ufeffSpend Columbus Day Weekend ringside at The Paramount and watch America\u2019s Tenor Christopher Macchio perform during pre-fight festivities.<\/p>\n
For local prospect rivalries and highlight-reel knockouts, Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 promises another unforgettable night of action from one of the country\u2019s premier club boxing series.<\/p>\n
Tickets are on sale now. Don\u2019t miss your chance to experience the action live at The Paramount.<\/p>\n
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