Rajon Chance W10 Yan Carlos Perez... On Saturday night in White Plains, New York, Star Boxing presented a show headlined by Rajon Chance vs Yan Carlos Perez in which Chance scored a hard fought, narrow ten-round unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Dominican. Chance and Perez set a quick pace from the outset as both super bantamweights battled toe-to-toe the entire fight. There was a high punch output, terrific body work and classic 'inside the pocket' action. The judges had the fight up for grabs until Chance finished strong and won via a narrow two-point decision (96-94) on all three judges’ score cards. The scores indicated that Chance needed that final round to avoid a draw. Chance of East Orange, New Jersey is now 9-1-1 with 6 KOs. Perez falls to 6-1 with 4 KOs. Both fighters displayed they are fighters with skills above their number of pro fights.
UNDERCARD
The co-feature pitted an old-fashioned neighborhood type rivalry between super middleweights Louis Maietta of Bronx, New York and Harley Burke of Yonkers, New York. Maietta, A New York City fireman, came out strong and appeared to be winning the quick-paced first round, when Burke dropped him with an overhand right. Maietta fought back bravely throughout the bout, but Burke’s combinations were too much for Maietta to combat. Both fighters' large groups of fans remained vocal throughout as the action inside the ring and fervor of the divergent crowd made for a dramatic and thrilling spectacle. In the end Burke scored a hard fought unanimous decision to improve 10-0 with 7KOs. Maietta falls to 6-5-2 with 2 KOs.
Eduardo Monrreal shocked hometown favorite Austin Cassese in the opening round of their four-round junior middleweight fight. Monrreal struck early as he landed a left hand from the southpaw stance that put Cassese on the canvas. Cassese momentarily got himself back into the fight and then hurt Monrreal with two hard right hands along the ropes. Monrreal roared back however and uncorked a right hand that dropped Cassese for the second time. Cassese tried to get to his feet but fell back to the canvas and the fight was over. Monrreal of El Paso, Texas is 2-2 with 2 KOs. Cassese of Shrub Oak, New York drops to 3-1 with 3KOs
Ryan O'Rourke remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Boubacar Sylla in a welterweight fight. O’Rourke dominated the eight-round contest, landing hard combinations behind his jabs and almost had Sylla out at the end of the bout just before the bell rang to end the bout. Final scores were 80-70 (twice) and 80-71. O'Rourke of Dublin, Ireland goes to 13-0 with 3 KOs. Sylla, from Cincinnati, falls to of 12-2 with 7 KOs.
Sharif Oné vs.
Kevin Hill
The opener saw the successful pro debut of Bronx, New York's Sharif Oné. Oné beat Kevin Hill of East St. Louis, Illinois at 2:59 of round two of their middleweight bout.
Oné dropped Hill in round one and battered him around in round two before the fight was stopped. One goes to 1-0, 1KO. Hill Drops to 1-4, 1KO.
The show was promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, as Joe returned to his roots
where he promoted shows in the 1990's and once fought on his way to Junior Olympic and Golden Gloves Championships. Interestingly, both his dad and uncle fought as professionals as well at the same historic venue. The enthusiastic crowd saw sensational 'old school' action in the ring and riveting fan engagement outside the ring as the fights lived up to their pre-fight billing. The entire show was beyond impressive.
It wasn’t just a boxing event— it was a full-throttle experience that kept everyone standing, shouting, and supporting their favorites, and, in the end, acknowledging and appreciating all the fighters, regardless of who they were originally rooting for. A fantastic evening of entertainment.
