Antonio Vargas vs. Jesse Rodriguez

Fight art for the boxing match between Antonio Vargas and Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez

Sat, Jun 13, 2026 - 8:00 PM EST

Antonio Vargas vs Jesse Rodriguez

Location

Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona

Broadcast

DAZN

Bout Card

Antonio VargasvsJesse Rodriguez

Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez, already a two-division unified champion at age 28, is again pushing his boundaries, this time by moving up to the bantamweight division.

Bam Rodriguez confirms Antonio Vargas fight: 'I am always challenging myself'

Lance Pugmire

•1 month ago

Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez discussed his latest upcoming challenge in an exclusive training camp interview with BoxingScene's Lance Pugmire.

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