{"id":366272,"date":"2026-10-06T22:02:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366272\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T22:02:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T22:02:58","slug":"queens-turf-war-takes-over-huntington-rockin-fights-55-full-card-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/366272\/","title":{"rendered":"Queens Turf War Takes Over Huntington: Rockin’ Fights 55 Full Card Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"

What to Know<\/p>\n

Star Boxing brings its Rockin Fights series to the Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, the longest-running club show series in New York boxing history.
\nRockin Fights 55 features new prospects and fan-favorite veterans \u2013 but no main event.
\nDoors at The Paramount open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available at www.starboxing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The hammer will fall again on Saturday, Oct. 10 at The Paramount Theater in Huntington. Joe DeGuardia\u2019s Star Boxing<\/a> returns with Rockin\u2019 Fights 55, promising another raucous night of action in one of the most intimate and intense boxing venues in the country. This is the 55th installment of the longest-running club show series in New York boxing history.<\/p>\n

What to Know<\/a>Prospects Look To Prove Themselves at Rockin\u2019 Fights 55<\/a>Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 Card Preview<\/a>Ralph Clemente, Ronkonkoma, NY (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Kamron Humphrey, Brooklyn, NY (5-3, 3 KOs)<\/a>Raymond \u201cThe Scientist\u201d Cuadrado, Ridgewood, New York (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. Efstathios \u201cThe Greek God\u201d Antonas, Astoria, New York by way of Rhodes, Greece (13-3-2, 4 KOs)<\/a>Louis Maietta, Bronx, NY (6-6-2, 2 KOs) vs. Eduardo Monrreal, El Paso, TX (3-6, 3 KOs)<\/a>Ra-Leek Born, Brooklyn, NY (4-0, 4 KOs) vs. Marcus Bowes, Roxboro, NC (6-12, 3 KOs)<\/a>Yousaf Zazai (1-0, 1 KO) of Kabul, Afghanistan vs. Robbie Cutler of Las Vegas (debut)<\/a>Rockin\u2019 Fights Rocks On<\/a><\/p>\n

Prospects Look To Prove Themselves at Rockin\u2019 Fights 55<\/p>\n

A new day is dawning at Rockin\u2019 Fights. A new crop of prospects and veterans will make that walk down the aisle, eager to prove they belong in the Long Island spotlight. While RF54 brought back familiar faces<\/a>, the tide is beginning to swing toward a fresh crop of prospects and club fighters looking to become the new face of the brand.<\/p>\n

The feel for RF55 is different, but there are many faces returning to the Paramount. Every bout has someone who has fought in the series before.<\/p>\n

While the names are not new, they are building their Rockin\u2019 Fights resume and following a formula that is still tried and true. It is the local fighters getting an opportunity to showcase their skills and climb the boxing mountaintop, in the forge of champions.<\/p>\n

There is no designated Main Event, something Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing, was quick to point out.<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery guy on the card is fighting their own Main Event. That is what we do here, we develop fighters and we bring them along, the guys that are opening the show are just as invested as the guys who are closing it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 Card Preview
\nRalph Clemente, Ronkonkoma, NY (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Kamron Humphrey, Brooklyn, NY (5-3, 3 KOs)<\/p>\n

Six Rounds in the Super Middleweight Division<\/p>\n

\"RalphRalph Clemente will defend his unbeaten record at Rockin\u2019 Fights 55. Photo: Star Boxing<\/p>\n

The unbeaten local standout Ralph Clemente returns to the Paramount, looking to keep his unblemished record intact and prove he belongs in the conversation for bigger things as 2026 winds down. This will be his third appearance in the series. He won his first two in quick fashion, wrecking Thomas Turner in one round and blasting out Kasimu Yakubu in four.<\/p>\n

\u201cExcited to be back in front of my hometown crowd, we are getting better every time out,\u201d said Ralph Clemente.<\/p>\n

His Apollo Creed\/James Brown routine ring walk is a highlight of his appearance. DeGuardia jokingly admitted, \u201cI am interested in seeing that dance routine, I want to see what that walkout music is. It\u2019s entertaining for the fans. I like it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clemente is taking a real step up against Brooklyn\u2019s Kamron Humphrey. Humphrey is no stranger to Rockin\u2019 Fights. He shocked the crowd by knocking out favorite Louis Maietta in his Paramount debut. He brings grit and heavy hands to Huntington, explicitly looking to derail the hype train and hand the hometown favorite his first professional defeat.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoth of them have a lot at stake in this fight,\u201d said DeGuardia.<\/p>\n

Clemente offered advice for those coming to the fight: \u201cBring clothespins for your eyelids, because if you blink you are going to miss the fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

Clemente has to be on Star Boxing\u2019s radar. He has the potential to anchor the show for the next few years, and he\u2019s certainly making his case as the heir apparent.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is someone we would certainly be interested in developing,\u201d said DeGuardia.<\/p>\n

Raymond \u201cThe Scientist\u201d Cuadrado, Ridgewood, New York (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. Efstathios \u201cThe Greek God\u201d Antonas, Astoria, New York by way of Rhodes, Greece (13-3-2, 4 KOs)<\/p>\n

Six Rounds in the Super Lightweight Division<\/p>\n

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Undefeated FDNY firefighter Raymond Cuadrado puts his perfect record on the line against the rugged Efstathios Antonas in a clash that is guaranteed to split the Paramount crowd right down the middle.<\/p>\n

Cuadrado will be backed by a massive contingent of Ridgewood supporters and first responders. Under the guidance of Moises Roman, who has been in the Paramount red corner several times in his career, \u201cThe Scientist\u201d has leaned into a technical, old-school style, systematically dismantling his early opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201cFighting at The Paramount means a lot to me. I have fought there before, and there\u2019ll be a bunch of guys from my firehouse there as well, so I\u2019ll be feeling right at home,\u201d said Cuadrado.<\/p>\n

Antonas brings the famously passionate Astoria Greek community with him to Long Island, and he is not stepping through the ropes to lay down. \u201cThe Greek God\u201d has the durability and veteran edge required to pressure-test the firefighter and definitively answer whether Cuadrado is ready for the next tier of the sport.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a great challenge and step-up fight in front of me. I\u2019ve stayed in the gym this entire time, constantly involved with FDNY\u2019s boxing pros and amateurs,\u201d said Cuadrado.<\/p>\n

The game plan for Cuadrado, according to Moises Roman: \u201c\u2026outclass him by putting hands on him and show him why they call Ray the Scientist.\u201d<\/p>\n

Expect an electric atmosphere that perfectly mirrors the intense intimacy the venue was built for. Cuadrado is coming off a long layoff and looks to get back in against a very tough competitor. Antonas is on a six-fight win streak as he makes his United States debut.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t just a boxing match; it is a Queens turf war pitting Astoria v. Ridgewood, transplanted to Huntington.<\/p>\n

\u201cCuadrado would be someone we would be looking at, another fireman, good pedigree with a strong amateur background, undefeated, and the kind of characteristics you look for in a fighter. Yeah, he is someone I would look at,\u201d said DeGuardia. \u201cWe are glad to put him on, he has had some rough spells with other fight cards he was on, where fights fell through. I am proud Star Boxing can give him the chance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Louis Maietta, Bronx, NY (6-6-2, 2 KOs) vs. Eduardo Monrreal, El Paso, TX (3-6, 3 KOs)<\/p>\n

Six Rounds in the Super Middleweight Division<\/p>\n

Louis Maietta is the most familiar fighter in the Rockin\u2019 Fights Series. He is a crowd favorite who takes on all comers. The FDNY veteran is 3-5 with two draws but brings a huge crowd and is never in a dull fight.<\/p>\n

Maietta is looking to get back over .500. Training out of the legendary Morris Park Boxing Club, he will be cornered by former world champion Aaron \u201cSuperman\u201d Davis. Both Davis and DeGuardia were Golden Gloves 147 Open class champions two years apart, in 1986 (Davis) and 1988 (DeGuardia).<\/p>\n

Maietta will fight Eduardo \u201cThe Demolisher\u201d Monrreal. In his last outing for Star Boxing, Monrreal pulled a massive upset over prospect Austin Cassese in the young fighter\u2019s own backyard in Westchester.<\/p>\n

There is no secret to Monrreal\u2019s game plan. It is kill or be killed; it is that simple. He has been to the judge\u2019s scorecard only once in his nine fights. Every other fight has ended within the limit, sometimes in spectacular fashion.<\/p>\n

\u201cI tip my cap to Eduardo. He\u2019s a tough fighter who, like me, has fought everyone and anyone they put in his path; however, he\u2019s never fought anyone like me. Saturday, the demolisher gets demolished,\u201d said Maietta.<\/p>\n

This fight can steal the show. Neither man will back up, and we will see who can impose their will. \u201cIt will be a war for sure,\u201d said Maietta.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a tough and interesting fight,\u201d said DeGuardia.<\/p>\n

Ra-Leek Born, Brooklyn, NY (4-0, 4 KOs) vs. Marcus Bowes, Roxboro, NC (6-12, 3 KOs)<\/p>\n

Four Rounds in the Super Lightweight Division<\/p>\n

Ra-Leek Born is one of the most unique prospects on the card. He is a towering 6 feet 1 inch but fights between Lightweight and Welterweight. He has knocked out all his opponents inside the distance.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a good opportunity for him \u2026 He\u2019s a good prospect. Where do you see a 140-pounder that\u2019s six-foot-something?\u201d shared DeGuardia.\u201dWho knows if we\u2019ve got the next (Sebastian) Fundora?\u201d<\/p>\n

Bowes is no stranger to The Paramount. He battled Ronny Reyes in his last outing at Rockin\u2019 Fights, losing a unanimous decision. He is a veteran and will represent the most difficult test Born has taken.<\/p>\n

Yousaf Zazai (1-0, 1 KO) of Kabul, Afghanistan vs. Robbie Cutler of Las Vegas (debut)
\n\"YousafYousaf Zazai returns for his second pro fight at Rockin\u2019 Fights 55 after his successful debut. Photo: Star Boxing<\/p>\n

Four Rounds in the Super Welterweight Division<\/p>\n

Yousaf Zazai returns for his second fight with Star Boxing against Robbie Cutler out of Las Vegas by way of Miami, Florida. Cutler took the fight on short notice after two other opponents fell out. The Star team worked diligently to get another opponent.<\/p>\n

Zazai had a good outing in his Rockin\u2019 Fights debut, beating a much bigger Elijah Grant by majority decision in a victory that caught Joe DeGuardia\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n

\u201cI respect that, I mean he fought \u2026 I respect that they\u2019re willing to fight anybody. I want to give him an opportunity,\u201d said DeGuardia.<\/p>\n

Zazai\u2019s team recognizes the opportunity they have and they are excited to be back at Rockin\u2019 Fights.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Yousaf arrived in the locker room, he was just full of confidence. I thought he was really present\u2026he kind of soaked in the moment,\u201d said Matthew Patren, Zazai\u2019s coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m feeling so excited, more than ready than I was last time, feeling strong mentally and physically, I\u2019m ready to go,\u201d said Zazai.<\/p>\n

Rockin\u2019 Fights Rocks On<\/p>\n

It promises to be an interesting card from Ridgewood to Astoria, Bronx to Brooklyn, Ronkonkoma to Kabul. On Saturday night they all converge on Huntington.<\/p>\n

Fifty-five editions in, the Rockin\u2019 Fights formula has never changed: give hungry fighters a stage and let the best man shine. One of these fighters will walk out of The Paramount Saturday night a little brighter than when they walked in. The next Star is waiting to be born.<\/p>\n

There are seats available for this weekend\u2019s action. Doors at The Paramount open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.starboxing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A lifelong resident of Long Island, New York, Matthew Pomara, MMP, has always followed the sweet science. He caught the tail end of the Ali era, was a staunch follower of the Four Kings of the 80\u2019s, loved the great expansion of the sport in the 90\u2019s and has stayed with boxing through the 2000s. He has been published in The Ring Magazine and loves contributing to @NYFights. He can be found on Twitter @pomara_matt<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What to Know Star Boxing brings its Rockin Fights series to the Paramount Theater in Huntington, NY, the…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":366273,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[9,24,63,122,124,123],"class_list":["post-366272","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-queens","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-queens","tag-queens-headlines","tag-queens-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=366272"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/366272\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/366273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=366272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=366272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=366272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}