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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Thursday, April 16

FREE and open to the public

Doors open at 4:30 PM EST

The April 17 event will be headlined by unified super featherweight world champion Alycia Baumgardner defending her titles against contender Bo Mi Re Shin in a championship showdown that will headline the night of action. Catch the Baumgardner v. Shin fight live on ESPN. Be sure to tune into ESPN+ around 8:30 PM for the Vargas v. Jalomo fight.

Two undefeated fighters. One massive stage. One huge night for Star Boxing.

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