Riggs and Brown to compete in bare knuckle fights this Saturday in Jackson

Vicksburg natives Jeremiah Riggs and Martin Brown each have bare knuckle fights on Saturday in Jackson.

Riggs will be facing Billy Wagner in a bare knuckle welterweight bout. Brown will be facing Robbie Peralta in a lightweight match.

Members of the Vicksburg community are expected to show up in mass to support the local fighters.

Those looking to purchase tickets can find them at to Patriot Motorsports or inbox Riggs and Brown directly over Facebook.

The fight will be held at the Jackson Convention Complex where doors will open at 6 p.m. and fighting will begin at 7 p.m.