BRONX, NEW YORK, (January 25, 2012) Former amateur standout and current hot    welterweight prospect Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Star Boxing, it was announced today by Joe DeGuardia, founder and CEO of Star Boxing.

 

Fighting out of Dix Hills in Long Island, New York, the hard hitting 25 year old will be featured on Star Boxing's undercard at ROCKIN' FIGHTS this Saturday night, January 28th at the Paramount Theater in Huntington, Long Island.

 

"We're very proud to bring Cletus aboard to the Star Boxing team. I've watched his exciting, fan pleasing style as an amateur and pro. Most recently he electrified the crowds at Madison Square Garden in October and on our last show at the Paramount Theatre in November" said DeGuardia.

 

"His aggressive, all-action style has made Cletus among the most popular fighters in the New York City area and we plan on keeping him very busy this year."

 

In his last outing, the undefeated Seldin, 5-0 with three knockouts, brutally stopped Rashad Bogar from a barrage of power shots in the third round on November 19th at the Paramount Theatre.

 

On October 22nd at Madison Square Garden, Seldin drilled Jose Torres to the canvas three times enroute to a second round stoppage in front of a packed house of New York City boxing fans.

 

This Saturday night Seldin will face off against Colorado Springs native, Tyler Pogline, 5-9 (4KO's) in a six round scheduled bout.

 

As an amateur, Seldin was a finalist in the New York City Golden Gloves and a Long Island Amateur Boxing Champion. He is also a Certified Fitness Trainer through the International Sports Science Association.

 

ROCKIN' FIGHTS is headlined by a junior welterweight showdown between Huntington, Long Island fan favorite Chris Algieri and Curtis Smith of Atlanta, Georgia.

 

Advance tickets, priced at $35, $50 and $100 can be purchased by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000, or by visiting the Star Boxing website, www.StarBoxing.com. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com, Phone 1-800-745-3000) and The Paramount Theater Box Office by calling (631) 673-7300.

 

Doors will open on the night of the event at 7pm with the first bell scheduled for 7:30pm.

 

The Paramount Theater is located at 370 New York Avenue, Huntington, New York, 11743. For directions and more information, please visit their website at www.paramountny.com