Wiggins vs. Linger to headline in Johnstown, PA

Source: WBA

19/06/2025

Wiggins vs. Linger to headline in Johnstown, PA

 On June 21st, boxing returns to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, as the “Rumble by the River” lights up the town. In the main event, hometown favorite Tre’Sean “Trigger” Wiggins will square off against the battle-tested Dakota Linger in the welterweight division. Wiggins (16-5-3, 9 KOs), a slick southpaw known for his technical skills and distance control, enters the ring at age 35 riding a wave of five straight wins. “I’m ready to prove I’ve still got a lot left in the tank,” he recently told reporters. But standing in his way is Linger (16-6-3, 6 KOs), a rugged brawler out of West Virginia with a pressure-heavy style and a sturdy chin. The winner of three in a row, Linger's not the flashiest, but he’s relentless, the kind of opponent who turns a boxing match into a firefight. His game plan is no secret: cut the ring, close the gap, and drag Wiggins into the trenches. This one’s a contrast in styles: Wiggins’ finesse versus Linger’s grit.