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BOUTS AT THE BALLPARK ANNOUNCES DOUBLE CARD MAIN EVENTS
May 24, 2024
EL PASO, TEXAS – May 24, 2024 –Bouts at the Ballpark, presented by Leg Up Entertainment and Ringside Ticket, announced Thursday the double main events in a thrilling night of boxing action with top contenders battling for WBC Fecarbox titles. Bouts at the Ballpark is slated for Friday, June 28 at Southwest University Park.
Bouts at the Ballpark will feature Fernando “El Feroz” Vargas Jr. versus Mylik Birdsong in a fierce showdown for the WBC Fecarbox Super Welterweight title. In the co-main event, Nathan “El Morenito” Rodriguez will square off against Jose “Tsunami” Saant in a thrilling contest for the WBC Fecarbox Featherweight title.
Bouts at the Ballpark gates open at 6 p.m. and fights start at 7 p.m. The fights will be streamed worldwide on DAZN.
The undercards, including professional and amateur boxers from the region, will be announced later as well as appearances and weigh-in information.
Tickets for Bouts at the Ballpark are on sale now at the Southwest University Park Durango Box Office, online at SouthwestUniversityPark.com, and by phone at 915-533-BASE (2273).
BIOS
FERNANDO “EL FEROZ” VARGAS JR.
Fernando Jr. (14-0, 13 knockouts) is the son of former two-time Middleweight World Champion and 1996 Olympian Fernando Vargas Sr., who had memorable fights with Oscar De Le Hoya and Sugar Shane Mosley. Vargas Jr. is a skilled boxer with one-punch knockout power and like his father, he is an aggressive and ferocious fighter who is very popular with Latino fans.
MYLIK BIRDSONG
Birdson (15-1) was born and raised in South Central Los Angeles and began boxing at 22 to escape the mean streets of Los Angeles. Mylik brings to the ring a charismatic personality combined with speed and slickness. He recently won the 147lb WBF international title while training at the world-famous Sweet Science Boxing in Hawthorne, Calif., trained by veteran trainer Jamal Abdullah and managed by manager Marco Trejo, owner of Sweet Science.
NATHAN “EL MORENITO” RODRIGUEZ
Nathan Rodríguez (13-0, 8 knockouts) made his debut as a professional boxer at the age of 16. At only 18 years old he fought on two major International Pay Per View cards, including a 10-round undercard fight with none other than Canelo Alvarez. Now, at 19 years old, and with 13 professional fights under his belt, Rodriguez not only maintains his discipline but also holds on to the goal of becoming a world champion.
JOSE “TSUNAMI” SAANT
Jose Saant (15-4-1, 5 knockouts) made his debut as a professional boxer on March 12, 2015. The 28-year-old, who hails from Ecuador, is known for his relentless speed and formidable power in the ring. Saant went on to have a decorated amateur in international competitions. In 2018, Saant became the WBC FECONSUR Bantamweight Champion. Since his title, he has continued to fight to get to the top of the rankings.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday, June 28, 2024 | 7 p.m.
Location: Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza, El Paso, Texas
Main Event: Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas Jr. vs. Mylik Birdson for WBC Fecarbox Super Welterweight title
Co-Main Event: Nathan "El Morenito" Rodriguez vs. Jose "Tsunami" Saant for WBC Fecarbox Featherweight title
Tickets: Available at www.southwestuniversitypark.com, the Southwest University Park box office, or by calling 915-533-BASE (2273).
Official Hotel: Plaza at Pioneer Park | 106 W Mills Ave., El Paso, Texas 79901 | 915-440-7666
Official Breakfast of Champions: Barrios Eats and Drinks | 502 N Oregon, El Paso, Texas 79901 | 915-307-7981
