Antonio Vargas: record, next fight and profile →
It’s hard to be a man of faith in the boxing business. Just ask Antonio Vargas, who had more than a few tests to deal with as he tried to get his career moving in the right direction after a crushing defeat, a global pandemic and more than two years on the sidelines.
World class championship boxing returns to the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida as local favorite Nestor Bravo defends his WBO NABO junior welterweight title against Jair Valtierra.
GH3 Promotions and Boxlab Promotions return Saturday, July 23 for “Orlando Fight Night” at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL. Headlining is lightweight Joseph Adorno of Allentown, PA in a six round contest. Adorno is 15-1-2 with 13 knockouts and scored a highlight reel one-punch knockout of Juan Santiago on May 21. Adorno’s opponent will be announced shortly.
The 2020 season premiere of Boxeo Telemundo is officially set, as all participants came correct at the scale. Jonathan ‘Bomba’ Gonzalez and Saul ‘Baby’ Juarez both made weight for their junior flyweight regional title fight, which airs live on Telemundo from Miccosukuee Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida (Friday, 11:35pm ET). Gonzalez came in right at the 108-pound limit for his return to the division after dropping down from flyweight, while Juarez checked in at 107.8 pounds.
The 31st year of 'Boxeo Telemundo' will look a lot like its series debut. The long-running boxing series returns to its roots for its 2020 season premiere, with the show to air live from Miccosukee Resort & Gaming in Miami, Florida (Friday, Telemundo, 11:35pm ET). The famed venue returns to the fold for the first time in nearly 10 years, with Friday's show topped by the junior flyweight debut of Caguas, PR's Jonathan 'Bomba' Gonzalez (23-3-1, 13KOs) versus Mexico City's Saul 'Baby' Juarez (25-10-2, 13KOs) in a 10-round regional title fight.
Last Thursday, the prodigy twins, Angel and Chavez Barrientes, were successful in their pro debuts, both scoring first round knockouts. The dynamic duo, who are only 17-years old, traveled to Tijuana, Mexico, to turn professional.
KISSIMMEE, Fla.—Masayuki Ito looks to extend his super featherweight title reign, but faces a tall order—literally—in 5’10” southpaw Jamel Herring, which headlines an 11-fight card Saturday evening at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla.
Cintron, Koki Eto Weights Photos Gallery - Masayuki Ito won the WBO junior lightweight title last July in Kissimmee, Florida. For title defense number two, he’s returning to the city of his greatest triumph. (photos by Mikey Williams).
Rio 2016 Olympian Antonio Vargas is set to return on the Boxeo Telemundo Ford undercard, with the show celebrating it's 30th anniversary. The 1st of 4 installments airing in back to back weeks, will kick off Friday, February 22 from Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee Florida.
22 year old prospect Antonio Vargas returns home to fight for his first title as a professional this Friday, November 16 at the Osceola Heritage Park Events Center in Kissimmee, Florida.