Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (August 10, 2022) — Sometimes a name just sticks. While attending Synergy Alternative High School in East Hartford, Connecticut, a young Richie Rivera was joking around with friends when they called him “Popeye” for the first time.  Created in 1929, a corncob pipe and sailor hat remain the trademark of the beloved …

ABOUT ROCKIN’ FIGHTS Created in 2011, the “Rockin’ Fights” series has developed elite boxing talent and has produced former WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion, the “Common Man”, JOE “THE BEAST” SMITH JR. (Mastic, Long Island 28-4 22KO’s) and former WBO Super Lightweight World Champion, CHRIS ALGIERI (Huntington, NY 25-4 9KO’S), two of only four …

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (July 23, 2022) – He is strong to the finish because he eats his spinach!  Star Boxing is pleased to confirm undefeated, Hartford, Connecticut product, RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (21-0 16KO’s) will look to cement his name on one of the biggest stages in boxing come August 20th in Jeddah, …

New York, New York (June 19, 2022) — The tremendous build-up to Beterbiev-Smith had boxing fans everywhere on the edge of their seats for the highly anticipated light heavyweight unification last night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. It was clear that when JOE SMITH JR. (now 28-4 22KO’s), and ARTUR BETERBIEV (now18-0 …

New York, New York (June 17, 2022) — The entire fight card topped by the highly anticipated JOE SMITH JR. (28-3 22KO’s) vs ARTUR BETERBIEV (17-0 17KO’s) three world title unification weighed in today at Madison Square Garden ahead of tomorrow nights fight that will be aired LIVE on ESPN. The undercard will begin at …

New York, New York (June 16, 2022) — Beterbiev-Smith fight week is finally upon us!  The thrill of two boxing champions risking it all for legacy creates a buzz unlike anything else in sports. When WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion, JOE SMITH JR (Mastic, Long Island 28–3 22KO’s) meets WBC and IBF World …

New York, New York (June 15, 2022) – The word underdog and Joe Smith Jr. seem to be synonymous. When WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion JOE SMITH JR. (28-3 22KO’s) steps in the ring for the biggest fight of his life on Saturday, June 18, he will be facing a …

Long Island, NY (June 12, 2022) — You never know what will happen in the fight game.  After two featured bouts fell out only days before the weigh-in and the other at the weigh-in, Star Boxing resiliently fought on, showing the tenacity with which has made the company the longest running, and …

ADDED SPECIAL FEATURED BOUT: “THE JACKPOT” TYRONE “PRETTY BOY” JAMES LOOKS TO REMAIN UNDEFEATED SATURDAY NIGHT (6/11) AT ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 42 TONY BROWNE VS LUCAS MARTINS-TWO PROSPECTS IN PIVITOL EARLY CAREER BATTLE Long Island, New York (June 9, 2022) – Rockin’ Fights 42 is ready to take over The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island on …

 Part Two Debuts Sunday, June 12, at 1:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 p.m. PT on ESPN2 New York, NY (June 5, 2022) — Blood, Sweat & Tears: Beterbiev vs. Smith, Jr., is a two-part series that goes inside the fight camps of WBC/IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KOs) …

“I’ve been hearing about Beterbiev being the best in the light heavyweight for a few years. He’s knocking everyone out and they call him the boogeyman of the division but I’m ready mentally and physically for the fight.” “I’m very happy to be fighting at Madison Square Garden, I’ve never …

CLETUS “HEBREW HAMMER” SELDIN DEFENDS NABA TITLE AGAINST UNDEFEATED POWER PUNCHING,  RACHID JKITOU IN A BATTLE OF KO ARTISTS Long Island, New York (June 1, 2022) – “Rockin’ Fights” 42 is bringing sizzling KO heat to The Paramount on Saturday, June 11 as Star Boxing is pleased to announce a thrilling 10 round championship …