Boxer Mylik Birdsong Killed in Los Angeles Shooting
Professional boxer Mylik Birdsong, known as “King Mylik,” was killed in a shooting in South Los Angeles on September 29, 2024. He was 31. The Los Angeles Police Department’s homicide-victim listing now marks an arrest as made in the case; its public entry does not name a suspect.
What happened in South Los Angeles
Police records place the incident on West 87th Street at about 4:45 p.m. The Los Angeles Times reported that two men approached Birdsong in a vehicle and shot him. He ran, and the men pursued him on foot while continuing to fire. Birdsong was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not publicly detailed a motive in the sources cited here.
Birdsong’s boxing career
Birdsong finished with a professional record of 15 wins, one loss and one draw, including 10 knockouts. He turned pro in 2017. In March 2024, he won the World Boxing Foundation International welterweight title with a decision victory over Jerry Bradford.
A bout that never took place
Birdsong had been scheduled to box Gor Yeritsyan at a Hollywood Fight Nights event on October 26, 2024. The fight was canceled after Birdsong’s death. Yeritsyan later faced a replacement opponent, and the card honored Birdsong with a ceremonial ten-count.
Case status
The LAPD’s public homicide-victim entry lists “Arrest Made: Yes.” It does not identify the person arrested or provide further public case details on that page. We will avoid speculating about a motive or the circumstances beyond what authorities and established reporting have documented.
Sources: Los Angeles Police Department homicide-victim listing; Los Angeles Times report; The Ring on Birdsong’s scheduled bout and the card’s tribute.
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Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
