The professional boxer mylik Bird songknown as King mylikwas murdered at the age of 31 after being shot in the streets of THE Angels. Birdsong, who was 15-1-1 as a professional and held the title of international welterweight champion of the World Boxing Foundation (WBF), died last Tuesday after being attacked while he was in his car accompanied by his girlfriend.
The incident occurred on 87th Street in Los Angeles, when a dark SUV drove in front of his car and opened fire on the athlete. According to police sources, Birdsong tried to flee the attack by running towards his residence, but the attackers pursued him on foot and continued to shoot. After the attack, the boxer was rushed to hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
“A dark-colored SUV drove eastbound on 87th Street and shot the victim. The victim ran toward her residence when two suspects in the vehicle began chasing her, shooting at her,” said a police officer. -police spokesperson in statements to the network. KTLAconfirming the boxer’s tragic death in hospital.
Mylik Birdsong reached the peak of his career by becoming WBF champion in March 2024, after beating Jerry Bradford by unanimous decision in an exciting fight. Additionally, he had a fight scheduled for October 26 against Armenian boxer gor Eritsianduring an important event Hollywood Fight Nightswho would stand at Commercial Casino from Los Angeles.
Despite her success in the ring, Birdsong’s personal life has been marked by controversy. In 2010, he was sued by then-California Attorney General. Kamala Harrisaccusing him of being complicit in a theft. Although the affair did not directly affect his professional career, his alleged links to criminal activity are a recurring topic in the American media. Currently, police are investigating whether the boxer had links to the criminal gang. Black P stonea group active in the city of Los Angeles.
Birdsong’s murder shocked the boxing world, which lost one of its most promising champions. The boxing community and sports fans are mourning the tragic death of an athlete who, despite challenges in his personal life, remained among the world boxing elite. Meanwhile, authorities continue to search for those responsible for the attack, whose identity and motives remain unknown.
