LONG ISLAND MIDDLEWEIGHT CONTENDER JAHI TUCKER AIMS TO CLIMB WORLD RANKINGS IN STELLAR FASHION
Huntington, New York – Star Boxing is proud to announce that its critically acclaimed “Rockin’ Fights” series returns to The Paramount in Huntington, New York on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing another thrilling night of world-class professional boxing to Long Island’s premier fight venue.
Headlining the night’s action in a 10-round middleweight main event, New York’s rising contender Jahi Tucker (15-1-1, 6 KOs) makes his Paramount debut as he continues his climb up the rankings, facing Minnesota’s dangerous and battle-tested Sona Akale (10-4, 5 KOs) in a matchup that promises nonstop action from the opening bell.
Also featured on the card, Elmont’s undefeated knockout artist, U.S. Marine veteran, and Hofstra University master’s student Peter Latorre (5-0, 5 KOs) puts his perfect 100% KO ratio on the line in a 6-round welterweight showdown against Uruguay’s dangerous Jose Edgardo Perdomo (10-9-0, 6 KOs) of Montevideo. Perdomo is coming off a stunning knockout upset of a previously undefeated prospect at the Paramount and has proven he has the power to derail any rising star.
Adding to the night’s fireworks, Poland’s heavyweight powerhouse Piotr Lacz (14-0-1, 10 KOs) brings his unbeaten record and knockout reputation to The Paramount for an 8-round heavyweight clash against New Orleans’ hard-hitting challenger Dominique “Giant Killer”Valera (9-1-2, 5 KOs) in a collision of size, power, and momentum.
In a 4-round welterweight bout, Queens’ fan favorite David Malul (4-0, 2 KOs) returns to the ring looking to keep his undefeated run alive as he continues to build his name among New York’s most exciting emerging fan-favorite prospects.
Kicking off the action, Huntington’s own knockout artist Ralph Clemente (2-0, 2 KOs) returns to his hometown crowd in a 4-round bout, taking on Spanaway, Washington’s Thomas Turner (1-1) in what promises to be an explosive contest as Clemente looks to keep his perfect stoppage record intact.
With an exciting mix of undefeated prospects, international talent, and hard-nosed matchups, Rockin’ Fights once again delivers the type of action that has made the series a staple of the New York fight scene.
Star Boxing’s Rockin’ Fights 53 takes place Saturday, February 28, 2026 at The Paramount in Huntington, NY. Fight week details will be announced shortly.
Tickets for Rockin’ Fights 53 are available now at: StarBoxing.com, Ticketmaster.com or through The Paramount Box Office. Fans are encouraged to secure seats early — Rockin’ Fights events at The Paramount usually sells out in advance. Get choice seats before they are gone.
