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A new Fernando Vargas (26-2, 22 KOs) debuted in Chicago's AllState Arena and won a unanimous decision over Spain's Javier Castillejo (58-6-0, 39 KOs). The Vargas went back to his roots and used his boxing skills to win the bout, instead of his usual brawling style of fighting. A huge right from Fernando Vargas sent Castillejo down to the mat in the third round, but the bell saved Castillejo before Vargas was able to follow-up. There were no further knockdowns in the bout as Vargas boxed his way to the finish line. The scores were 97-92, 97-92 and 98-91.
For Vargas, this marks his fourth straight win since losing to rival Oscar De La Hoya in September of 2002. After he lost the WBA junior middleweight title against De La Hoya, Vargas sat out of boxing for 15 months, suffering with a bulging disc in his back and he also tested positive for Steroid use. This resulted in him being fined $100,000 and has caused many boxing observers to speculate whether or not his Steroid use has led to some of his injuries over the last few years. [details]
For Vargas, this marks his fourth straight win since losing to rival Oscar De La Hoya in September of 2002. After he lost the WBA junior middleweight title against De La Hoya, Vargas sat out of boxing for 15 months, suffering with a bulging disc in his back and he also tested positive for Steroid use. This resulted in him being fined $100,000 and has caused many boxing observers to speculate whether or not his Steroid use has led to some of his injuries over the last few years. [details]