When the bout eventually took place it would be fought at 162 pounds, a weight that neither boxer has ever fought at. G 0. Following an amateur career compiling a record of 36-4, the 24-year-old southpaw Vargas Jr. is very excited to start his professional career and will be trained by his father in the professional ranks out of his Las Vegas, NV based gym, the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation. Fernando Vargas holds an amazing amateur record of 100-5. about. Vargas rolled over onto all fours and was unsteady, but after stumbling twice he finally beat referee Kenny Bayless' count. See full Fernando Vargas profile and stats: height, age, weight, last fight and next fight. Many sources claim that Vargas had complained about fighting at the Jr. Middleweight limit of 154 pounds, stating that it's "too much for his body to take". Vargas received a 90 … fly Angel Barrientes: 6 0 0: W. Omar Terrones: debut: am boxing. Eager to turn pro and begin his march toward a world championship, Vargas "ferociously" followed his physical therapy program, and within five months he was ready for his professional debut. Sources state that Vargas has earned a net worth of over $8 million as of mid-2016. As a boxer, he competed from 1992 to 2008, winning 11 world titles in six weight classes, including the lineal championship in three weight classes. championships at the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, and came in second at the Junior Olympics. Carson, Dignity Health Sports Park, USA ... BoxRec ID: 7205. Doctors ordered Vargas not to participate in the upcoming bout until he received the necessary weeks of treatment to correct the problem. Participated at the 1994 World Junior Championships, losing in the quarter-finals. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Fabulous talks with the legendary fernando Vargas and his son Emiliano Vargas about following in the footsteps of a legend. Vargas Snr, who hung up the gloves on an illustrious career that saw him win world titles on two occasions back in 2007, is training his son and has hopes he will follow in his footsteps by turning over to the professional ranks in the near future. Fernando Vargas: TKO 6 (12), 2:38: Jul 15, 2006 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. 47 Win 42–4 (1) Fernando Vargas: TKO 10 (12), 1:22: Feb 25, 2006 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. 46 Win 41–4 (1) José Luis Cruz UD 10 Sep 17, 2005 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. 45 Win 40–4 (1) David Estrada: UD 10 Apr 23, 2005 Ultimately the contestants faced off, and Mayorga defeated Vargas by majority decision on November 23, 2007. Vargas will collide with Pablo Rosas on December 18. In 1992, he won the 132 lb. On December 2, 2000, he was scheduled to fight in a unification card against Fernando Vargas, the International Boxing Federation's junior middleweight champion. One judge had Vargas winning the fight 86-85. Season 2 Episode 3 titled "Mama said knock you out. ", In 2014, Vargas and his family became the subjects of a reality show on Mun2 television station, Welcome to Los Vargas. Post-fight Ricardo Mayorga apologized to Vargas and the two forgave each other. He is a retired professional boxer, best known as a two-time world light middleweight champion. Fernando Javier Vargas (born December 7, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2007. ə /; born February 4, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who, in 2002, also became a boxing promoter and, in 2018, a mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter. In his youth Vargas compiled a remarkable amateur record of 100-5. 2015 - Desert Showdown - 152 ILBS Semi-Finals Bout - Kyree Lopez-Atherton vs. Fernando Vargas Jr. After hurting Vargas at the end of round 10, De La Hoya dropped Vargas in the next round with a left hook to the head, and stopped him moments later with a flurry at the 1:48 mark of the round. Vargas also plays an unnamed guest star on the television show Moesha. I'm a former boxing champion and now i'm giving my knowledge to the new generation of up and coming fighters. He won his first world title in 1998, knocking out Yori Boy Campas in seven rounds for the IBF light middleweight championship. Trinidad vs. Vargas. Fernando Vargas has been condemned by boxers for watching his son KO a sparring partner, The former world champion's son, Emiliano, posted the sparring video on his Instagram, The footage shows Emiliano land a flurry of heavy punches before flooring his opponent. B 0. Photo credit: JOHN GURZINSKI/AFP/Getty Images This is the sixth piece in a ten-part series looking at the fighters whose stories make Donald McRae’s Dark Trade the enduring classic that it is. Fernando Vargas pleaded no contest last year for his role in organizing the beating, accepting a felony charge of conspiracy to commit assault. [citation needed] He also participated, alongside Judith Grace, Maripily and Pedro Rivera; and Sissi Fleitas, among others, in the Telemundo reality contest, Top Chef Celebrity.[6]. Ex-world champion Fernando Vargas has been condemned by professional and former boxers alike for failing to intervene as his son brutally knocked out an opponent during a sparring session. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The Boxing … S 0. At the time of the stoppage, two judges had Mosley winning the fight 86-85. The bout will take place inside the Grupo Sipse TV Studios in Merida, Mexico. In 2001 Vargas was sentenced to 90 days in House Arrest stemming from a 1999 assault charge. Ex-world champion Fernando Vargas has been condemned by professional and former boxers alike for failing to intervene as his son brutally knocked out an opponent during a sparring session. In 1993, he captured the triple crown of amateur boxing: the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Olympics International tournament. Oscar De La Hoya (/ d eɪ l ə ˈ h ɔɪ. bout wiki ©BoxRec : data may be incomplete/inaccurate : Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to … Vargas was knocked down twice in the first round, he was able to fight his way back by knocking down Trinidad in the fourth round until finally being knocked out in the 12th and final round. Parker, Arizona - Hector Camacho Jr (57-6-1) and Hector Munoz (22-11-1) went to war for ten rounds. Enzo Maccarinelli posted: 'Terrible coaching that mate, [those two are on] completely different levels.'. The scores were 113-113, 114-112, and 115-111. It was confirmed that after a three-year hiatus, former world champion Fernando Vargas would return to the boxing ring against super middleweight Henry Buchanan on April 16, 2011 at Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. In his youth Vargas compiled a remarkable amateur record of 100-5. USA. On February 25, 2006, Vargas once again returned to the ring to face fellow Southern California boxer Sugar Shane Mosley. 'That's terrible man. super welter Norberto Gonzalez: 13 0 0: W. Jorge Juarez: 6 ... super light Omar Chavez: 6 0 0: W. Ivan Garcia: 0 2 0: pro boxing. Vargas lost a controversial decision in the second round of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Boxing's Official Record Keeper sign up ... Fernando Vargas Parra: 10 1 1: pro boxing. Fernando Vargas Jr., the son of former light-middleweight champion Fernando Vargas Sr., will be making his pro debut. Vargas lost the title to Félix Trinidad in 2000. ESPN Knockout will televise the fight live. It was clear the American hopeful had a far superior skill set to the person he was sparring and many in the boxing fraternity were quick to denounce the youngster's father for allowing the two to share the ring in the first place. 103.4k Followers, 981 Following, 391 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Emiliano Vargas “El General” (@emilianofvargas) BoxRec date. He quickly beat his next five opponents, spending only eight rounds in his first six bouts. ): Trinidad vs Vargas was one of the best boxing fights of 2000. The following year, he captured the triple crown of amateur boxing: the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Olympics International tournament. The reasoning behind the stoppage, explained Nevada State Athletic Commission czar Marc Ratner, was that the referee and the fight doctor deemed that Vargas was unable to defend himself adequately against Mosley's right-hand shots. Crucially, Vargas was knocked down in the 1st round and again in the 11th round. … Vargas and four friends were originally charged with assault with a deadly weapon and conspiracy to commit a crime stemming from a July 25, 1999 altercation at a Summerland, California home. He wrote: 'It's one thing taking liberties in sparring, [but] it's another thing to post a video.'. championships at the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, and came in second at the Junior Olympics. During the mandatory drug testing after the de la Hoya fight, Vargas tested positive for the banned steroid, This page was last edited on 12 March 2021, at 17:58. Hit a kid, who looks outclassed to begin with, with 15 unanswered shots after he's already clearly been hurt... Great coaching,' Caleb Truax wrote on Twitter. Dec. 2 — Fernando Vargas, Las Vegas, Nevada, TKO 12 (Retained WBA super welterweight title) (Captured IBF junior middleweight title) 2001. Lots more to come - Stay Tuned! With his IBF title win, Vargas became the youngest boxer in history to win a light middleweight world title, at age 21. The Boxing Career of Manny Pacquiao. Country United States of America. Next fight; Next fight of Fernando Vargas is not determined yet. He warned Mayorga that he would not tolerate any insults from him like the ones he hurled at Oscar De La Hoya in their press conferences. Vargas continued his comeback, on December 12, with a seventh round knockout of Tony Marshall that was shown live nationwide from Tucson, on TeleFutura. Published: 22:21 BST, 11 August 2018 | Updated: 00:08 BST, 12 August 2018. ... Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fight-by-Fight Career Record. Fernando Vargas Jr: 4 1 0: W. Jim Jensen: debut: am boxing. Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Lost WBA and IBA light middleweight titles; Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. He was a two-time light middleweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 1998 to 2000, and the WBA title from 2001 to 2002. In a tightly contested battle, Vargas' left eye became grotesquely swollen and referee Joe Cortez decided to stop the fight in the 10th round to minimize further damage, granting a technical knockout (TKO) victory to Mosley. He was scheduled to turn pro on November 1996, however, while training for his debut bout he broke his right hand. Related Athletes. Fernando Vargas Jr: debut: Las Vegas L. UD event bout wiki ©BoxRec : data may be incomplete/inaccurate : Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. Vargas is best known for his heated rivalries against Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, and Ricardo Mayorga. Fernando Javier Vargas was born on 7 December 1977, in Oxnard, California USA, of Mexican descent. Championships at the Junior Olympics Box-Offs and came in second at the Junior Olympics. Rosas brings with him a pro record of 2-1. Felix Trinidad entered the fight with a record of 38-0-0 while Fernando Vargas had a record of 20-0-0. Trinidad vs Vargas was valid for the WBA and IBF light middleweight titles.Watch the video! In 1992, he won the 132 lb. This caused him to spend almost two years in inactivity, but, on March 26, 2005 he returned to boxing with a ten round unanimous decision win over Ray Joval in Corpus Christi, Texas. In the early rounds Vargas bullied De La Hoya against the ropes and landed right hands to the head and body; however, in the middle and late rounds Vargas fatigued and De La Hoya's hand speed took over. The defendants were accused of assaulting Doug Rossi, 23, who had broken up a fight between Vargas and a female friend's ex-boyfriend. ESPN boxing expert Dan Rafael wrote: "Vargas is so utterly delusional about what actually happened in his first fight with Mosley that we think he might have a concussion. However the fight was postponed after it was discovered during a routine blood test that Vargas was suffering from a severe iron deficiency. The fight began in a fast pace with Trinidad connecting a solid combination that led to his opponent being knocked down. Olympic Games 1996. Despite these problems, Fernando remained an accessible and popular celebrity, known for signing many autographs. Junior Championships at 132 lb, and by becoming the youngest fighter ever to win the U.S. Championships. The following year he solidified his position as one of the premier amateur fighters in the world by winning the 132 lb gold medal at the Olympic Festival, seizing the U.S. feather Jose Carlos Vargas: 2 0 0: W. Israel Barron: 1 1 0: pro boxing. Fernando Vargas, 41, allegedly broke his heel after fatally kicking Carlota Vargas on the street outside their Van Nuys apartment building about 2.50am Monday local time, ABC7 reports. to his fans. Vargas will face Pablo Rosas in a four-round middleweight bout at the Grupo Sipse TV Studios in Merida, Mexico. In 1993, he captured the triple crown of amateur boxing: the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Olympics International tournament. The following year he solidified his position as one of the premier amateur fighters in the world by winning the 132 lb gold medal at the Olympic Festival, seizing t… In 1995, he was selected to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team.[1]. Oscar de la Hoya lands a right against Fernando Vargas during the 11th round at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on September 14, 2002. 1995 Pan American Games Bronze Medalist in Mar Del Plata (ARG), Selected to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team, defeated, On September 14, 2002, Vargas surrendered his WBA title to. ... Jr Chris Arreola VS May 1, 2021. Fightnews.com had the bout scored 86-85 for Mosley. Fernando Vargas Jr., the son of the famed two-time junior middleweight titleholder, will make his pro debut on December 18, it was announced Monday afternoon. championships at the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, and came in second at the Junior Olympics. After his knockout win over Fitz Vanderpool on July 26, 2003, he stood in a corner and yelled "I love you guys!" We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 'It’s out of order and sad to involve a child': Tyson Fury... 'Anthony Joshua doesn't want to fight Deontay Wilder':... 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On August 20, 2005, he returned to the boxing ring to fight fellow former world light middleweight champion Javier Castillejo of Spain. By the time of his first world championship he won all his 14 bouts by knockout. In 1993, he captured the triple crown of amateur boxing: the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the Junior Olympics International tournament. He needs to admit that: (a) The swelling around his eye was caused by a clean punch, not a headbutt; and (b) He was not winning the fight when it was stopped in the 10th round.". Vargas immediately jumped up from his seat and retaliated with punches and a brawl broke out between the two fighters' camps, though order was quickly restored. Fabulous talks with Fernando Vargas and his son Fernando Vargas Jr. about the younger Vargas following in his footsteps as a professional boxer. Fernando Vargas and the men then allegedly assaulted Rossi. Vargas also recalled the time when Mayorga said Vargas was scared of him when he had defeated Javier Castillejo, then was stripped of his WBC light middleweight title rather than face Mayorga, who then defeated Michele Piccirillo for the vacant title. In the post fight press conference, Vargas made it clear that he would resume his boxing career and stated that a rematch with Mosley should be in order because the match was stopped on a technicality. Vargas dropped Castillejo in the third round, but he apparently broke his right hand and went on to win by a ten round unanimous decision. 1995-11-02: Floyd Mayweather Jr: 19 4 0: Dallas L. PTS ... Fernando Vargas: debut: Camarillo W. PTS am boxing ©BoxRec : data may be incomplete/inaccurate : Editors About BoxRec Contact Us Terms & Conditions Widgets BoxRec.com uses cookies to make the site simpler. A famous boxer, how rich is Fernando Vargas? 72.3k Followers, 962 Following, 323 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Fernando Vargas Jr (@fernandovargas_jr) Vargas' son, Emiliano, who is a two-time national amateur champion, posted the video of him landing a flurry of unanswered punches and flooring his sparring partner on his Instagram account. Latest boxing news about Fernando Vargas. In 1992, he won the 132 lb. Vargas stayed true to his promise when at the first official press conference for the fight, Mayorga said some offensive things towards Vargas and attempted to slap him. During that fight, Vargas injured a disc in his back, and his doctor recommended surgery, but Vargas chose to rehabilitate his back himself without having the procedure. Fernando Vargas . [4], Vargas had a role in the Crime Drama film Alpha Dog where he played Tiko "TKO" Martinez. Vargas had an amateur record of 120 wins and 20 losses. Fernando VARGAS. Fernando Vargas Jr may have inherited his fathers name, ring moniker and boxing ability, but he isn’t looking to duplicate his father, he wants to make a career of his own. “I know I’m not my dad [if I thought that] I’d already be losing,” the 24-year-old told proboxing-fans.com. Lots more to come - … In 1992, he became the winner of the 132 lb. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube. However, the fight was cancelled for unknown reasons. List of sportspeople sanctioned for doping offences, "Fernando Vargas admite que esta feliz con su eliminación (VIDEO)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fernando_Vargas&oldid=1011762086, Participants in American reality television series, International Boxing Federation champions, Pan American Games bronze medalists for the United States, World light-middleweight boxing champions, Sportspeople from Ventura County, California, Articles with unsourced statements from November 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Won the Junior Olympics Box-Offs, the Junior Olympics, and the. In their highly anticipated July 15, 2006 rematch, Vargas was stopped in the 6th round via TKO. Interim WBO featherweight champion Carl Frampton also criticised Emiliano for publishing the video on social media. Born 07 Dec 1977 . Vargas has stated that fighting at that weight was the reason he did poorly against Mosley in the second fight.[3]. I'm a former boxing champion and now i'm giving my knowledge to the next generation of fighters. Name: Phil Lo Greco Alias: The Italian Sensation Born: 1984-07-06 Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Stance: Orthodox Height: 173cm Reach: 173cm Pro Boxer: Record Amateur Boxer: Record Trainers: Howard Grant (former), Fernando Vargas (present) Managers: Ivano Scarpa (former), Anthony De Fazio Jr. The comments below have not been moderated. Moments later, Mosley unleashed another flurry as Vargas could only protect his face, and the referee stopped the fight at 2:38 as a beaten and disoriented Vargas staggered back to his corner. Vargas officially declared his retirement soon after. In his professional debut on March 25, 1997, Vargas crushed Jorge Morales in just 56 seconds. When will he stop lying to himself -- and when will his team stop going along with him? Vargas claimed that this would be the last fight of his career regardless of the result. Last fight; Date. Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. As an amateur he won a bronze medal in the light welterweight division at the 1995 Pan American Games, and reached the second round of the welterweight bracket at the 1996 Olympics. In his youth Vargas compiled a remarkable amateur record of 100-5. Sport Boxing. When the sixth round began, Mosley landed a huge left hook that sent Vargas crashing to the canvas. Lennox Lewis: Professional Boxer. Review: 2000-12-02, both undefeated, both world champions, both went to the mat (six knockdowns! bout wiki. [5] Vargas successfully defended the title throughout 1999, with victories over Howard Clarke (TKO 4), Raúl Márquez (TKO 11), Winky Wright (MD 12), and Ike Quartey (UD 12). Vargas Jr. started boxing at the age of 17. about. 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