Francisco Vargas: record, next fight and profile →
While basking in the glow of all the plaudits he recieved for his effort this past weekend against WBC super featherweight titlist, Francisco Vargas - which ended in a draw - Orlando Salido was a bit peeved at this story that appeared on BoxingScene.com a few days ago.
It's been several days since WBC super featherweight belt-holder Francisco Vargas and Orlando Salido waged their insta-classic at the StubHub Center in Carson, California on HBO. After twelve hard-fought rounds the bout was ruled a draw. It was Salido's first appearance on the network after twenty years in this game and thirteen losses.
It’s not hard to believe that Orlando Salido and Francisco Vargas might pair for a Fight of the Year level contest. For Salido, it was his fourth such battle in a row. Dating to his surreal war with Terdsak Kokietgym, the veteran has become boxing’s most reliable money’s worth ticket.
The best fights of the year are almost never the most-watched ones. Those who tuned into HBO this past Saturday night were fortunate to see a delightful brawl between junior lightweight titleholder Francisco Vargas and Orlando Salido, which ended as an entertaining and acceptable draw.
by David P. Greisman - It’s not always easy. And even for those who make it look easy, it still isn’t. The performances we see on fight night are the result of days dedicated to training, to preparation and pain, to self-discipline and sacrifice. The performances we see on fight night are the result of years full of those days and a...
After what was a hellacious twelve round affair on Saturday night from the StubHub Center in Carson, California, Zanfer Promotions and Orlando Salido who had to settle for a draw versus WBC 130-pound belt-holder, Francisco Vargas, are more than willing to do it again.
Before a crowd of 7,378 at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, WBC super featherweight world champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (23-0-2, 17 KOs) and former three-time world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido (42-13-4, 30 KOs, 1 NC) went to war for twelve rounds. The fight ended in a majority draw with scores of 114-114, 114-114 and 115-113 in favor of Vargas.
WBC super featherweight champion Francisco Vargas and former WBO titleholder Orlando Salido combined to throw a CompuBox Jr. Lightweight record 1593 power punches- that's a combined 132.8 power shots thrown per round-- Jr, Light Avg.: 71.6.. They shattered Jesus Chavez and Carlos Hernandez previous record of 1475 combined power thrown by 118 punches.
Vargas-Salido Fight Photos - LOS ANGELES -WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (23-0-2, 17 KOs) retained his title against former three-time world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido (42-13-4, 30 KOs, 1 NC) after going the distance in a 12-round blood bath before a nearly sold-out, raucous crowd of 7,378 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. and televised live on HBO® Boxing After Dark.
Francisco Vargas Post Fight - LOS ANGELES -WBC Super Featherweight World Champion Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (23-0-2, 17 KOs) retained his title against former three-time world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido (42-13-4, 30 KOs, 1 NC) after going the distance in a 12-round blood bath before a nearly sold-out, raucous crowd of 7,378 at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. and televised live on HBO® Boxing After Dark.