In a tragic event over the weekend, professional boxer Mylik Birdsong, known as "King Mylik," was fatally shot in South Los Angeles. The 31-year-old athlete was the reigning World Boxing Foundation International welterweight champion.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Birdsong was standing outside on 87th Street on Sunday just before 5 p.m. when two men approached him in a vehicle and opened fire. Birdsong attempted to flee, but the suspects got out of the car and chased him, continuing to shoot. The men then fled the scene in the vehicle. Birdsong was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
At this time, no suspect or vehicle information has been made available.
Birdsong had been a professional boxer since 2017, with an impressive record of 15 wins, one loss, and one draw, including 10 knockouts. He claimed the World Boxing Foundation welterweight champion title in March after defeating Jerry Bradford. Birdsong was preparing for his next fight, scheduled for October 26 against Armenian boxer Gor Yeritsyan at the Hollywood Fight Nights event.
Image Credit: German Villaseñor