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Weights: Rances Barthelemy, Antonio DeMarco Both 139.4

Weights: Rances Barthelemy, Antonio DeMarco Both 139.4

Rick Reeno

•Jun 20, 2015

MGM Grand, Las Vegas - The weights are in for the Premier Boxing Champions on CBS card taking place on Sunday afternoon from the MGM Grand Garden Arena. In the main event, former champions Rances Barthelemy takes on Antonio DeMarco in the main event while Sammy Vasquez battles Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso with coverage beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT. Demarco and Barthelemy both weighed in at 139.4-pounds. Vasquez was 146.2-pounds, while Omotoso was pretty light at 144.8.

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Video: Jessie Vargas on Defeating Lucky Boy, The Future

Video: Jessie Vargas on Defeating Lucky Boy, The Future

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 25, 2013

Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas to discuss his HBO televised victory over Lucky Boy Omotoso, the future and more.

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Vargas Satisfied With Performance, Win Over Lucky Boy

Vargas Satisfied With Performance, Win Over Lucky Boy

Ryan Burton

•Mar 20, 2013

This past Saturday night junior welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (22-0) took another step towards a title shot with a strong performance against the previously unbeaten Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso (23-1). Vargas picked up the unanimous decision victory in an entertaining fight the featured great two action. Vargas was very pleased to have put on a some a crowd pleasing performance. "I had a good night Saturday night. We had a lot of positive feedback. I am very thankful for the fans. I am happy with my performance but there is always room for improvement. We just have to go back in the gym and correct our mistakes," stated Vargas.

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CompuBox Stats: Vargas Lands 41% of His Power Shots

CompuBox Stats: Vargas Lands 41% of His Power Shots

CompuBox

•Mar 17, 2013

Welterweight contender Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso, who gained 18 lbs. after the weighin, landed the harder punches in the fight, but was outworked by Jessie Vargas, who landed 41% of his power shots.

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Jessie Vargas Gets Off The Floor To Defeat Lucky Boy

Jessie Vargas Gets Off The Floor To Defeat Lucky Boy

Luis Sandoval

•Mar 16, 2013

Home Depot Center, Carson, California - In a battle of undefeated welterweights, Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso (23-1, 19KOs) started strong but it wasn't enough as he lost his undefeated record and a ten round unanimous decision to Jessie Vargas (21-0, 9KOs). The scores were 96-93, 96-93 and 97-92. Omotoso started strong and dropped Vargas with a series of punches in the second round. Vargas fought back in the fourth and had Omotoso in serious trouble in the fifth round. They fought back and forth until the final bell in a close fight.

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B-Scene Staff Picks: Jessie Vargas v. Wale Omotoso

B-Scene Staff Picks: Jessie Vargas v. Wale Omotoso

Jake Donovan

•Mar 16, 2013

Jessie Vargas is battle tested at the prospect/fringe contender level, most notably barely surviving a 10-round affair against Josesito Lopez in their Sept. ‘11 war. Wale Omotoso is an intriguing prospect stepping up in class for the first time in his six-year career. Their common bond – two unbeaten prospects looking to make the transition to contender status in a loaded and lucrative welterweight division. How does the staff at Boxingscene.com see the action going down tonight at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California? Read on to find out.

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CompuBox Historical Review: Jessie Vargas-Lucky Boy

CompuBox Historical Review: Jessie Vargas-Lucky Boy

CompuBox

•Mar 16, 2013

Welterweight contender Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso is busier than opponent Jessie Vargas - but against weaker competition (Smith & Augustus).

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Photos: Tim Bradley, Ruslan Provodnikov Ready For Battle

Photos: Tim Bradley, Ruslan Provodnikov Ready For Battle

Boxing Photos

•Mar 15, 2013

Los Angeles, Calif. --- (L-R) Undefeated WBO World Welterweight champion Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley Jr. and top-rated contender Ruslan Provodnikov of Russia weigh in (both fighters were 146.6 lbs) for their upcoming World Welterweight Championship. Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Banner Promotions, Tecate, Bradley-Provodnikov will take place, Saturday, March 16 at The Home Depot Center in Carson,Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®. --- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.

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Photos: Viloria, Shiming, Lucky Boy Training at Wild Card

Photos: Viloria, Shiming, Lucky Boy Training at Wild Card

Boxing Photos

•Mar 9, 2013

Hollywood,Calif. --- Undefeated Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso (23-0) poses during training at the Wildcard Boxing Club for his upcoming battle against Jessie Vargas(21-0) in their Welterweight feature fight on the undercard of the Timothy "The Desert Storm" Bradley Jr. vs Ruslan Provodnikov card. Promoted by Top Rank®, in association with Banner Promotions, Tecate, Bradley-Provodnikov will take place, Saturday, March 16 at The Home Depot Center in Carson,Calif. and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing®. Zou Shiming, two-time Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Amateur Champion works out with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach during intense training at the historic Wildcard Boxing Club for his professional Top Rank boxing debut on April 6, at The Venetian Macao Resort Hotel in Macau. - Photos by Chris Farina /Top Rank.

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Video: Alcazar Breaks Down Jessie Vargas vs. Lucky Boy

Video: Alcazar Breaks Down Jessie Vargas vs. Lucky Boy

BoxingScene Staff

•Mar 4, 2013

Ryan Burton catches up with Robert Alcazar, trainer of undefeated welterweight Jessie Vargas, to discuss the upcoming fight with Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso.

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