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[iverbure]

In yet another horrible story I'm sad to relay, junior middleweight prospect Ronney Vargas (8-0, 6 KO) was shot and killed in New York on August 16. He was just 20 years old.

Vargas was a three-time New York Golden Gloves champion and considered a very promising young fighter. He fought for the last time on July 31 in North Bergen, New Jersey, knocking out James Denson in the third round.

The Daily News reports that police say Vargas was pistol-whipped and then shot in the chest, which killed him. It was the result of a dispute that Vargas and friends had with two couples at a deli, where Vargas talked to some girls and apparently enraged their boyfriends or whatever.

The police source referred to the killing as "senseless" and "stupid." He said a mouthful with that one. Vargas was pronounced dead at St. Barnabas Hospital, and no arrests have been made.

The Bronx native was nicknamed "Venezuela" and by all accounts was well-liked in his neighborhood. His grieving father, German, said, "He had a future. They didn't just kill a boxer, they killed a champ."

Rest in peace, Ronney.

Prospect Ronney Vargas shot*dead - Bad Left Hook

This is awful news, never seen him fight however seemed like he had a bright future ahead of him.

[Punk Ass]

That's too bad. My condolences to friends and family. RIP

[pa99fighter]

That's a shame kid had skill. Getting Pistol whipped then shot in the face is not how I wanna go down. R.I.P.

[JMH]

Originally Posted by pa99fighter

That's a shame kid had skill. Getting Pistol whipped then shot in the face is not how I wanna go down. R.I.P.

It said he was shot in the chest but still no that doesn't make it any better. Even a boxer can't dodge a bullet. It's a reminder why I chose to walk away most times rather than indulge a fight esp. now that I have a family. I want to see the future.

What did they do pin him down and then pistol whip him and shoot him?

How the fuck aren't there any arrests?

Can they find the guys?