Riggs to fight Tierney in New York on Saturday

Just a little over a month since knocking out knocking out Eric Thompson in less than two minutes in a bare knuckle fight, Vicksburg native Jeremiah Riggs has accepted another challenge to fight Connor Tierney.

Riggs and Tierney will face each other in New York City on Saturday, each hungry for a win.

Tierney has a 5-1 bare knuckle record while Riggs stands at 1-0 after winning his debut in late January.

To view the fight individuals can download the bare knuckle app and support out hometown fighter.