Major League Wrestling (MLW) has announced a Bobby Fish match for its AZTECA LUCHA 2024 event, which takes place in Chicago, IL on May 11.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Bobby Fish vs. AKIRA signed for May 11 in Chicago
Chicago, IL – Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced Bobby Fish vs. AKIRA at the beIN SPORTS TV taping portion of the AZTECA LUCHA event from the sold out Cicero Stadium in Chicago on Saturday, May 11.
This middleweight bout is a part of the beIN SPORTS TV taping portion of the event.
Bobby Fish set to clash with AKIRA in first-time encounter between two dynamic middleweight fighters.
Bobby Fish, known for his dangerous proficiency in kickboxing and striking, will face off against AKIRA, a versatile competitor adept at seamlessly switching between styles, from the wild death match to catch wrestling with lightning speed.
Fans can expect a heavy hitting contest between a striker and a catch wrestler, as Fish and AKIRA bring their unique skill sets to the MLW ring in Chicago.
Fish, who made his triumphant return to MLW in February, is hailed as a true professor of the fight game. With a masterful command of both striking and grappling techniques, Fish has earned a reputation for dissecting opponents with surgical precision, earning him admiration as a strategist and technician in the squared circle.
Meanwhile, AKIRA emerges from a grueling half-year feud with The Calling, poised to carve a new path towards reclaiming his status as a top contender in the middleweight division. His versatility and adaptability make him a formidable opponent, capable of delivering high-octane performances and surprising opponents with his unpredictable style.
Don’t miss this first-time showdown between Bobby Fish and AKIRA, as they vie for supremacy in the middleweight ranks.
Lucha Azteca TrillerTV+ card
MLW World Middleweight Title Fight
Místico (champion) vs. Bárbaro Cavernario
Atlantis, Guerrero Maya Jr., & Jesus Rodriguez vs. Felino, Virus & Villano III Jr.
Battle of Legacies
Atlantis Jr. vs. Último Guerrero
For the vacant MLW World Tag Team Championship
CozyMAX (Satoshi Kojima & Okumura) vs. Second Gear Crew
Matt Riddle vs. Josh Bishop (promoted by Saint Laurent)
MLW National Openweight Championship
Rickey Shane Page (champion) vs. Bad Dude Tito Escondido
Star Jr. & Fuego vs. Magnus & Averno
beIN SPORTS card
MLW Women’s World Featherweight Champion
Janai Kai (champion) vs. Miyu Yamashita vs. Zayda vs. “God Queen” Delmi Exo
Bobby Fish vs. AKIRA
Featuring:
•Sami Callihan
•CONTRA Unit
•Jake Crist
More matches and fighters will be announced at MLW.com.
PLUS:
Pre-Show limited Meet & Greet with Cesar Duran in his office! Pre-order your pass at: MLWVIP.com. Note: Must have ticket to event in addition to pass to access this M&G. M&G is limited to 6-6:30pm ONLY.
And more Meet & Greets to be announced!
DAY OF EVENT INFO
The schedule for the event is as follows:
5:30 p.m.: Early entry for front row ticket holders
6:00 p.m.: Doors open for general public (all ticket holders)
7:00 p.m : Showtime
MEET AND GREETS
There will be several meet and greet opportunities featuring Major League Wrestling wrestlers and personalities.
REFUNDS
Refunds or exchanges are on a case by case basis.
PARKING
There are parking lots across the street as well as street parking readily available.
MORE ABOUT CICERO STADIUM
An institution in fighting for decades, Cicero Stadium is conveniently located 8 miles from downtown Chicago and very close to the Pink Line. You can get to it from both Interstate Highways 290 and 55.
There is stadium seating, which means there is virtually no bad seat in the stadium.
The venue is located at: 1909 S Laramie Ave Cicero, IL 60804
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
From Interstate 290, take the Laramie exit heading South and travel 6 blocks. The Stadium will be on the left and you can find parking both North and South of the venue for only $5. From Interstate 55, take the Cicero exit and head north until 22nd Street. Take a left and then a right on S. Laramie Ave. Travel three blocks to Cicero Stadium and parking is both north and south of the venue for $5.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Take the CTA Pink Line to the last stop (54th/Cermak) going South. The station is located between 54th Avenue and Laramie Avenue, just north of Cermak Rd. Walk two blocks north and you’re at the Stadium.
About Major League Wrestling
Major League Wrestling (MLW®) is a sports media holding company, offering television content, action figures, apparel, live events, and ancillary entertainment. MLW operates live events in major markets, including New York, Chicago, and Tampa.
One of the fastest growing wrestling leagues today, MLW programming is available in over 60 countries worldwide, including MLW Fusion on beIN Sports in the U.S. and Ayozat TV on SKY in the United Kingdom.
MLW premium live events stream monthly live and exclusively on TrillerTV+.
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