The Neutral Corner

When Gerry Cooney was 16 and growing up in Huntington, he didn't have much going for him. He said he came from a turbulent home. He lacked self esteem.

But the one thing he could do was fight. In fact, he did it out of necessity. He was a big kid, and therefore was challenged all the time — in home and at school.

So Cooney entered the Golden Gloves. The owner of the Herman's Sporting...

Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia is back in the saddle after surviving a horrific accident early Sunday morning on July 29. DeGuardia’s Mercedes Benz was hit head on by a car driving the wrong way on the LIE.

The driver of the other car was killed on impact. DeGuardia, who was on the way home after overseeing his sold-out boxing show “Rockin Fights 4” at the Paramount in Huntington, suffered...

Trainer Pete Brodsky asked Cletus Seldin for two years of dedication. The boxing guru figured that after 24 months, Seldin would be on his way to a title fight, or on his way to another job.

So far, so good.

In one year as a pro fighter, Seldin, from Shirley, is 7-0 with five knockouts. He looks to add to that record this Saturday night when he meets San Juan Puerto Rico's Jonathan Garcia,...

It's a homecoming for rugged heavyweight Vinny Maddalone. The Flushing native returns home Wednesday night to fight in Howard Beach, making his first Queens appearance in three years. The venue - Russo's on the Bay - is already sold out.

"It's going to be a great night of boxing," said Maddalone. "There will be food, drinks, you get to eat, watch some fights. Without a doubt,...

Winning fights at the Paramount is starting to become a habit for Huntington's Chris Algieri. The unbeaten junior welterweight looks to make it three straight on March 31 when he meets  Rochester, New York’s Winston Mathis in the main event.

“We’re very proud to return to The Paramount on March 31st. The Long Island fans have been extremely supportive of our first two events with...