Star Boxing signed Arizona's Micky Scala to a long-term promotional contract. Age 22, Scala stands 6'2" and is 10-0 with 6 KOs as a professional. He will compete in both the junior middleweight and middleweight divisions. Before turning pro, the Mesa, Arizona native had over 100 amateur fights and was rated the #1 amateur boxer in America (2016), and secured two national championships. "We're thrilled to welcome Micky Scala to the Star Boxing family. Aside from being a tremendous young fighter with a bright future, Micky is a quality young man with the right mindset to succeed in boxing. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Micky with Star Boxing," Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing' President and CEO said.

 

Scala began his professional career at 16 years old and by the time he was 17 years old, he signed a multi-year deal with boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather. Scala was born into a family of fighters, who dealt with life's battles for generations, going all the way back to Sicily and eventually making its way to New York. Scala's grandfather immigrated to America from Italy at a very young age; initially planting his flag in Brooklyn, then Long Island and eventually Arizona, where Scala himself grew up. Scala expects a huge contingency of friends and family to be there to support him in New York for his Star Boxing debut on November 23rd and The Paramount, including relatives from New York and Arizona.

 

"As a kid, I’ve always told my family a boxing fight will bring us back to New York and signing with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will allow that plan to come to fruition," said Scala. "I can’t wait to represent my Italian heritage as I hear the roar from the crowd at The Paramount on November 23rd when they announce my name, 'Micky Scala,' before the bout. My family, friends and entire support system are eager to rock the house," Scala added.

 

"I look forward to intelligently building a very important part of my career with Joe DeGuardia and the team at Star Boxing," said Scala.

 

It's safe to say, Scala is excited to put on a show for the New York crowd. Scala is proud of his Italian heritage and is motivated to become the next great Italian-American fighter. Scala hopes to one day be mentioned with the likes of Rocky Marciano, Jake Lamotta, Ray Mancini, Willie Pep, Carmen Basilio and the many other Italian-American fighters who have defined the boxing world. 

 

Scala will make his much anticipated Star Boxing debut at "Rockin' Fights" 49 at The Paramount on November 23, 2024. Tickets on sale now!