Results: Joe Smith Jr. obliterates Melvin Russell

07/01/2018 Star Boxing

Returning to the ring after an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe “The Beast” Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night (Saturday, June 30) in the latest installment in the popular “Slugfest at The Sun” series, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.… read more “Results: Joe Smith Jr. obliterates Melvin Russell”

Jose Ramirez faces Danny O’Connor on July 7 in Fresno, California

05/16/2018 Star Boxing

Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s Central Valley, is ready for his world championship homecoming.

Ramirez, from Avenal, Calif., will make the first defense of his World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title against former amateur standout and longtime contender Danny O’Connor on Saturday, July 7 at the Save Mart Center.… read more “Jose Ramirez faces Danny O’Connor on July 7 in Fresno, California”

Results: Yves Ulysse Jr. dominates Cletus Seldin

12/18/201712/16/2017 Star Boxing

Junior welterweight CLETUS “The Hebrew Hammer” SELDIN, (21-1, 17 KO’s) of Long Island, New York lost for the first time on Saturday night against Canadian YVES ULYSSE JR., (15-1, 9 KO’s) at Place Bell in Laval, Quebec, Canada. The ten-round fight was the televised opener on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Cletus Seldin, Yves Ulysse Jr. make weight

12/17/201712/15/2017 Star Boxing

A large and energetic crowd surrounded the stage during today’s weigh-in for the Saunders Lemieux card at Place Bell, in Laval, Quebec. Kicking off the action on HBO tomorrow night at 9:40 PM/ET will be rising star and undefeated Long Island knockout artists, Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (21-0 17KOs) as he steps in against Canadian, Yves Ulysse Jr (14-1 9KOs).

Demetrius Andrade conquers Alantez Fox

10/23/201710/22/2017 Star Boxing

Last night at Turning Stone Resort and Casino, in Verona New York, undefeated two time Jr. Middleweight World Champion, Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (Providence, RI, 25-0 16KO’s), made a successful debut in the Middleweight division by dominating previously unbeaten Alantez “Slyaza” Fox (Forestville, MD, 23-1-1 11KO’s) over 12 rounds of action. All three judges had Andrade ahead by scores of 118-110, 118-109, and 116-111.

Joe Smith Jr. suffers broken jaw in loss to Sullivan Barrera

07/17/2017 Star Boxing

Popular Long Island light heavyweight contender JOE SMITH JR. (23-2-0, 19 KO’S), gritted his way through Saturday’s ten round battle with SULLIVAN BARRERA (20-1-0, 14 KO’s), after suffering a broken jaw early in the 2nd round. Even with a broken jaw, Smith Jr. dug deep to fire away at the skilled Barrera until the final bell, in which he ultimately fell short by scores of 96-93 and 97-92 twice.

Joe Smith Jr vs Sullivan Barrera on July 15

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FROM THE COMMAN MAN TO TOP RATED CONTENDER THE RISE OF JOE SMITH JR.

Born and raised on Long Island, the 27-year-old JOE SMITH JR., (23-1 19 KO’s), has taken the road less travelled to the top of the light heavyweight division. From battling in the New York Golden Gloves to defeating boxing legend Bernard Hopkins live on HBO World Championship Boxing at the iconic Los Angeles venue, The Fabulous Forum this past December, JOE SMITH JR. proved he shines brightest on the biggest stage.

Joe Smith Jr. vs. Sullivan Barrera on 7/15

05/17/2017 Star Boxing

“The Common Man”, Joe Smith Jr., (23-1, 19 KO’s), boxing’s best story of 2016, will make his first start of the new year, defending his WBC International Light Heavyweight Title against world ranked Sullivan Barrera, (19-1, 14 KO’s) on Friday, July 15 from the iconic, Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles and live on HBO’s Boxing After Dark (9:50 p.m. ET/PT).

Joe Smith Jr. the first fighter to TKO Bernard Hopkins

12/19/2016 Star Boxing

Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. became the first fighter to knock out the legend Bernard Hopkins as he knocked Hopkins completely out of the ring with a vicious 4 punch combination in the 8th round. Hopkins was unable to beat the 20 count administered by referee Jack Reiss constituting a knockout win by Smith Jr. (the bout was officially declared a TKO victory). The fight was the main event on HBO Championship Boxing.

Weights: Hopkins 174, Smith 175 – Photo Gallery

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Joe “The Beast” Smith and Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins both tipped the scales at 174 pounds ahead of their clash tomorrow night from The Forum and televised live on HBO starting at 10pm EST. At stake will be Smith’s WBC International Light Heavyweight belt and the contest is scheduled for 12 rounds or less.

Smith, hailing from Mastic Beach, NY brings a record of 22-1 18KO’s into the fight while the former multiple division champion and legend Bernard Hopkins enters with a record of 55-7-2 32KO’s.
Both fighters were presented with a WBC Onyx commemorative belt in honor of Hopkins final fight.