Francisco Vargas will have to wait a few more weeks for the chance to avenge the lone loss of his career. Reigning super featherweight titlist Miguel Berchelt was forced out of a scheduled March 23 rematch after suffering an injured right hand in sparring, BoxingScene.com has learned.
Former world champion Francisco 'Bandido' Vargas is not impressed by the world title reign of fellow Mexican Miguel 'Alacrán' Berchelt, and promised that on March 23 at The Forum in California - he will take revenge for his TKO defeat in January of 2017. Vargas stressed that this time he will arrive with better physical and technical conditions against a solid opponent.
There will be a big prize in store for the winner of the planned rematch between WBC super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt and former beltholder Francisco Vargas. The two boxers are scheduled to collide on March 23 at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Top Rank will promote the card and the event will be televised by ESPN.