Khabib Vargas

Khabib's Manager: Vargas' Victory - He Received a Gift!

•Apr 18, 2014

Vladimir Hryunov, the powerful manager of former IBO/WBA 'regular' light welterweight champion Khabib Allakhverdiev (19-1, 9 KOs), who has just lost his undefeated record and his throne to Jesse Vargas (now 24-0, 9 KOs), expressed his opinion of the fight, its controversial outcome and future moves. “From the point of the result itself, it wasn’t a particularly successful night for us. But we should sit down and think about this fight. Thanks to everyone who has supported us. I think such a fight needs to be continued in a rematch”.

Video: Jessie Vargas Breaks Down Title Win Over Khabib

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 15, 2014

Luis Sandoval catches up with the newly crowned IBO/WBA 'regular' junior welterweight champion Jessie Vargas to discuss his title winning effort over previously unbeaten Khabib Allakhverdiev, which took place on the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley II HBO Pay-Per-View undercard from the MGM Grand.

Team Khabib Target a Rematch With Jessie Vargas

Rick Reeno

•Apr 14, 2014

Vladimir Hryunov, manager of Khabib Allakhverdiev (19-1, 9KOs), tells BoxingScene.com that his boxer wants a rematch, as soon as possible, with Jessie Vargas (24-0, 9KOs). This past Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Vargas outpointed Khabib to win the IBO and WBA 'regular' junior welterweight titles. The scores were 115-113, 115-113, 117-111. Khabib-Vargas was part of the HBO Pay-Per-View undercard to the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley rematch.

Vargas Wins Gold, Khabib Shakes Head at Scores

Rick Reeno

•Apr 12, 2014

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - In a battle of undefeated fighters, Khabib Allakhverdiev (19-1, 9KOs) appeared to do the better work, but not according to the judges - as all three scored the fight for the local boxer - Jessie Vargas (24-0, 9KOs) - who picks up the IBO/WBA 'regular' junior welterweight titles. The scores were 115-113, 115-113, 117-111. BoxingScene had it 116-112 for Khabib.

Video: Khabib Has No Doubt Jessie Vargas' '0' Will Go

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 12, 2014

Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated IBO/WBA 'regular' champion Khabib Allakhverdiev to discuss his defense against unbeaten challenger Jessie Vargas, which takes place as part of the Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley HBO Pay-Per-View undercard from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Video: Jessie Vargas Vows To Snatch Khabib's Belts

BoxingScene Staff

•Apr 12, 2014

Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated Jessie Vargas to discuss his upcoming title fight with unbeaten WBA/IBO 'regular' world titles from Khabib Allakverdiev, which takes place as part of the HBO Pay-Per-View undercard to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Timothy Bradley rematch from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Photos: Pacquiao, Bradley Ripped and Ready For War

Boxing Photos

•Apr 11, 2014

Las Vegas,Nevada --- (L-R) Superstar Manny Pacquiao and undefeated WBO World Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley weigh in ( Pacquiao 145 lbs, Bradley 145.5 lbs) Friday for their eagerly-anticipated rematch , Saturday, April 12 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Photos: Pacquiao-Bradley II PPV Undercard Face Offs

Boxing Photos

•Apr 10, 2014

Las Vegas,Nevada --- (L-R) Ray Beltran of Mexico and Arash Usmanee of Canada pose in the press room at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Thursday for their upcoming 10-round feature fight. Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank. (L-R) Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas and Khabib Allakhverdiev pose in the press room at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Thursday for their upcoming 12-round WBA interim super Lightweight feature fight. (L-R) Jose Felix of Mexico and Bryan Vazquez of Costa Rica pose in the press room at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Thursday for their upcoming 12-round WBA interim super Featherweight title fight.

Jessie Vargas: "Khabib's titles are staying in Las Vegas"

Ryan Burton

•Apr 2, 2014

BoxingScene.com recently caught up with undefeated junior welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas who is just days away from challenging for his first world title. On April 12th he will face WBA/IBO junior welterweight champion Khabib Allkhverdiev on the Manny Pacquiao-Tim Bradley televised pay-per-view undercard in Las Vegas. Vargas, who now trains under the tutelage of Ismael Salas, said that he has had a great training camp and that he can't wait for fight night. Salas also trains former champion Jorge Linares and has trained many other champions.

Video: Jessie Vargas Ready For Khabib Title Fight

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 31, 2014

Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated Jessie Vargas to discuss his upcoming fight, where he moves down in weight to face unbeaten WBA 'regular' junior welterweight Khabib Allakhverdiev. The fight takes place on the undercard to the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley II HBO Pay-Per-View, taking place on April 12th from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Vargas talks about training camp, sizing up the clash with Khabib and more.