Wendy Toussaint D10 Aaron Coley... In Star Boxing's ten-round main event over the weekend, junior middleweight Wendy "The Haitian Fire" Toussaint of Huntington, New York, was pushed to the limit by veteran Aaron Coley of Oakland, California, battling to a hard-earned majority draw in a highly technical and closely contested fight in Toussaint's hometown. One judge scored the bout 97-95 for Toussaint, while the remaining two judges each scored it 95-95, resulting in a majority draw. From the opening bell, both fighters tool turns controlling the action in a tactical contest where every round was competitive and little separated the two throughout the evening. Toussaint's record now stands at 17-4-1 with 7 KOs, while Coley moves to 17-5-1 with 7 KOs.
ADDITONAL RESULTS
The co-feature brought together fan favorites with proud ethnic backgrounds as Zay Flaherty of Queens squared off against Micky Scala of Mesa, Arizona, in an entertaining eight-round junior middleweight contest. Flaherty came out aggressively, pinning Scala against the ropes for much of the opening round before dropping him with a crushing overhand right late in the frame. Scala showed tremendous heart, surviving the knockdown and battling back throughout the contest. Flaherty maintained a high-volume attack over the middle rounds, while Scala continued searching for opportunities to turn the fight around. The eighth and final round produced one of the night's most exciting moments as Scala unleashed his best combinations in a desperate attempt to score a knockout. The sold-out crowd rose to its feet as Flaherty weathered the late assault before earning a well-deserved unanimous decision. Flaherty improves to 9-1 with 4 KOs, while Scala falls to 13-2 with 7 KOs.
Long Island native Ralph Clemente thrilled his hometown supporters with a fifth-round stoppage of Kasimu Yakubu (3-4) in their scheduled six-round super middleweight bout. The fight featured heavy exchanges from the outset, with both men enjoying moments of success in an entertaining back-and-forth battle. With the contest still hanging in the balance, Clemente landed a left hook in the fifth round that badly hurt Yakubu. Sensing the finish, Clemente poured on the offense, forcing referee Pat Sullivan to stop the bout. Clemente improves to a 5-0 with 5 KOs.
Making his professional debut, Yousef Zazae of Danbury, Connecticut, scored a stoppage victory over Elijah Grant in a scheduled four-round middleweight bout. The opening two rounds were highly competitive before Grant complained of dizziness following the second round. After being examined by the ringside physician, the bout was halted before the start of round three, giving Zazae a successful professional debut. while Grant falls to 1-2 with 1 KO.
The evening opened with an action-packed four-round super middleweight battle between professional debutants Alex Garcia of Huntington and Pawel Zawistowski of Ridgewood. Both fighters exchanged heavy punches throughout an entertaining contest that immediately energized the sold-out crowd. Garcia scored a flash knockdown in the second round and maintained his composure over the remaining rounds to earn a hard-fought decision victory.
"This is exactly what Rockin' Fights has become known for," said Joe DeGuardia, president and CEO of Star Boxing. "Competitive fights, hungry fighters, and an incredible atmosphere where every bout intrigues fans. Once again, our fans were treated to an outstanding night of boxing and entertainment." Fans who were unable to attend—or who want to relive the excitement—can watch the entire Rockin' Fights 54 event on demand now at StarBoxing.tv. The next installment of the acclaimed Rockin' Fights series will be October 10, 2026.
