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O’Rourke Out, Jalomo In, Undefeated Clash Lives
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing has acted quickly to preserve
Friday night’s undefeated vs. undefeated showdown at the
Mecca of Boxing, as Long Island’s Alex Vargas (14-0, 5 KOs)
will now face Chicago's unbeaten prospect Rani Jalomo
(7-0-1, 4 KOs) on April 17 at the Infosys Theater at Madison
Square Garden.
Originally scheduled to face Ryan O’Rourke, Vargas will now
face off with Jalomo, as Star Boxing has secured another
undefeated opponent to preserve this high-stakes junior
welterweight showdown. The two undefeated prospects will
square off on one of boxing’s biggest stages as part of the
nationally televised MVPW 02: Baumgardner v. Shin card.
For Star Boxing, the seamless late adjustment is another
example of the promotion’s ability to deliver under
pressure. Earlier this year, Wendy Toussaint was secured as
a last-minute addition at Madison Square Garden after Carlos
Adames missed weight, preserving a major fight night on
short notice. Once again, the Star Boxing team has stepped
up to ensure fans will still see a high-stakes unbeaten
showdown on a major stage.
Vargas (14-0, 5 KOs), fighting out of Bellport, New York,
enters with hometown support and a major opportunity to
shine in front of a New York crowd.
“I’ve been doubted my entire career, but that’s what
motivated me,” said Vargas. “Fighting at Madison Square
Garden is a dream, and on Friday night I’m going to prove I
belong here.”
“This is what Star Boxing is all about - developing elite
talent, overcoming challenges, and delivering meaningful
fights on major stages,” said Star Boxing CEO Joe DeGuardia.
“Alex is ready, Rani is stepping up, and fans are going to
see a tremendous fight.”
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