The venue for Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing’s “Rockin’ Fights” 45 is nearly packed to the brim, underscoring the thrill leading up to fight night. Pittsburgh’s Matt Conway was on track to fight Bellport’s crowd-pleaser, ALEX “EL TORO” VARGAS (13-0 5KO’s). However, a training injury led Conway to step back. Rising to the occasion now is the Orlando-based Puerto Rican boxer, JULIO “EL PANTERA” ROSA.
Star Boxing brings exciting news: the Vargas-Rosa super lightweight main event will determine the next WBA Continental USA Champion. Both fighters are eyeing this as their debut title, a significant turning point in their careers.
Alex Vargas stated, “I’m grateful to still have a shot at my first title, which has been my target from the outset. Kudos to Rosa for accepting the challenge. My dedication remains unaltered, and the aim is clear: to be the new WBA Continental Champion.”
Making his 10th appearance at The Paramount, Alex Vargas, also a Suffolk County Police Officer, aims for the most significant achievement of his career, pushing further up the super lightweight rankings. On the other side, Julio Rosa (8-3 4KO’s) boasts a recent win streak and is driven by an urge to return to Orlando with the WBA title. This super lightweight showdown promises an exciting night of fights.
Sharing his enthusiasm, Julio Rosa said, “Eight years in boxing, driven by my champion dream, today I feel privileged. Many thanks to Joe DeGuardia & Star Boxing for this title shot. I sense my champion aspiration unfolding, and New York on October 28th, representing Bayamon, Puerto Rico, seems like the perfect start. I’ll give it my all, pursuing my dream in the 140-pound division. Thanks to everyone for this chance; I promise not to let it go in vain.”
The Vargas-Rosa fight is brought to you by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. The event includes six fights, showcasing local talent. Co-main event features WENDY “HAITIAN FIRE” TOUSSAINT (14-2 6KO’s) battling JERMONE “QUADRUPLE J” JONES JR. (7-1 6KO’S) from Phoenix, AZ in an 8-round super welterweight contest. On the undercard, EMMANUEL ETIENNE of Uniondale, NY (4-1 2KO’s) faces ex-UFC fighter turned boxer, OLUWALE “HOLY WAR ANGEL” BAMGBOSE (Bronx, NY 0-1) in a cruiserweight fight spanning four rounds. Other fighters like LOUIS “IL MARTELLO” MAIETTA, FRANKIE “MAGIC” MANACO, ERICK “EL CANETE” PEREZ, KESLAIRE EXAVIER, DOM BREEN, and JOSEPH ELZEY will also grace the occasion, adding to the excitement of the evening.