Inaugural Flyweight Championship: Justin Trosclair vs. Cody “The Codeman” Staggs

Sparta, TN - History will be made this Saturday at Tennessee SLUGFEST 9: Return to Sparta when Justin Trosclair (3-0) takes on Cody “The Codeman” Staggs (2-0) for the inaugural Tennessee SLUGFEST Flyweight Championship.

No fighter has ever held the 125-pound SLUGFEST title before, which means one of these two undefeated Crossville fighters will leave Sparta as the first flyweight champion in company history.

Both men have built undefeated records with exciting performances, and both will be facing the toughest test of their careers

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Staggs has quickly become a fan favorite with his high-energy style and willingness to bring the fight every time he steps into the cage. At 2-0, he has already made an impression with the SLUGFEST crowd, but Trosclair represents a major step up in competition.

Trosclair enters the championship bout with a perfect 3-0 record and has looked impressive throughout his run. But just like Staggs, he will be facing an opponent who has yet to taste defeat and who will be coming into this fight with everything to prove.

What makes this matchup even more interesting is that both fighters call Crossville, Tennessee home. This is not just a championship fight—it is a battle between two undefeated hometown fighters looking to establish themselves as the best 125-pound fighter in SLUGFEST.

With undefeated records, exciting styles, hometown bragging rights, and a championship that has never been held before, Trosclair vs. Staggs has all the ingredients to be one of the most exciting fights on the entire Tennessee SLUGFEST 9 card.

The Tennessee SLUGFEST Flyweight Championship bout is proudly sponsored by Crossville Vapor, supporting what promises to be a historic moment inside the SLUGFEST cage.

Justin Trosclair. Cody “The Codeman” Staggs. Two undefeated fighters. One championship. One name will become the first.

It all goes down Saturday, August 29, at Tennessee SLUGFEST 9: Return to Sparta at the National Guard Armory in Sparta, Tennessee.


About Tennessee SLUGFESTTennessee SLUGFEST is a Tennessee-based cage boxing promotion built around fast-paced, action-packed fights inside the cage. SLUGFEST events feature amateur fighters from across Tennessee and beyond, giving competitors a platform to showcase their skills while providing fans with an exciting night of combat sports entertainment. With championship bouts, rising prospects, fan favorites, and newcomers looking to make their mark, Tennessee SLUGFEST continues to grow as one of the most exciting grassroots combat sports promotions in the region.