![]() ![]() Rivera had a planned WBC Continental America’s challenge against stablemate SIMONE FEDERICI (17-2-1 8KO’s) derailed due to COVID, but is anticipated to be replanned post COVID. Undefeated rising cruiserweight prospect, RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA found opportunity in both Mexico and Florida, defeating Jaudiel Zepeda by unanimous decision and Ryan Soft by 1st round TKO, improving to 18-0 13KO’s. Dublin based super lightweight VICTOR “SLIC VIC” RABEI (10-0 3KO’s) would find the win column not once, but twice in 2020, with a TKO victory in Poland, and unanimous decision in Spain. World rated #7 (WBA) and #8 (WBO) undefeated French super middleweight, DAVID PAPOT (24-0-1 3KO’s) would continue his winning ways with a unanimous decision victory in Guerande, France. Toussaint returned in October on “Shobox: The New Generation” looking to upset heralded prospect Charles Conwell but would fall short after taking Conwell into deep water. ![]() In August on the undercard of Smith Jr.-Alvarez, super welterweight WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (12-1 5KO’s) would take care of business against Isiah Jones at The Bubble on ESPN. Star Boxing kept on swinging through the summer and fall landing opportunities for its stable in a scarce boxing climate. Takam shined in the 10-round bout, earning the unanimous decision, setting himself up for a critically important 2021 that could see Takam challenge for another world title. Although NY and most other states prohibited boxing, DeGuardia capitalized on a major opportunity for Carlos Takam in July in the main event on ESPN in Las Vegas (fanless at The Bubble), against late replacement Jerry Forrest. Following over 15 Star Boxing event cancellations and the uncertain return of boxing in a COVID-19 world, NY Hall of Fame Promoter and Star Boxing CEO, JOE DEGUARDIA began fighting for solutions for his stable. Gyms were closed, fighters remained home, and the world came to an effective screeching halt.Ĭovid-19 shut the world down causing a full boxing blackout for 3 months. However, just two weeks after “Rockin’ Fights,” the world came to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Star Boxing had a thrilling 2020 line up scheduled to follow its January and February successes. The February 28th Paramount show also saw world title contender, CARLOS TAKAM (39-5-1 28KO’s) batter Fabio Maldonado over 10 rounds of dominating action to an unanimous decision victory. Long Island knockout artist, and world rated #11 (WBA) and #15 (IBF) super lightweight, CLETUS “THE HEBREW HAMMER” SELDIN (25-1 21KO’s) went to war with late replacement Luis Florez in a bloody battle as Seldin successfully defended his NABA Title with a 7th round TKO. seeks to make his dream a reality when he challenges Russian veteran, Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO World Championship on ESPN.Īfter January’s success, Star Boxing continued it’s success in February (Feb 28), at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, for its 38th edition of the acclaimed “Rockin’ Fights” series featuring a star-studded card. has been nominated for 2020 Fighter of the Year by the BWAA. With a picture perfect 2020 under his belt, Smith Jr.
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