Jessie Vargas: record, next fight and profile →
A welterweight unification bout between IBF titlist Kell Brook (36-0, 25KOs) and WBO belt-holder Jesse Vargas (27-1, 10KOs) is being discussed for the late summer. And talks are now coming to the final stages, it seems.
Jessie Vargas Interview - Amir Khan unveiled his new middleweight physique by topping the scales at 155lbs ahead of his fight with WBC champion Saul Alvarez.
Golden Boy Promotions matchmaker Robert Diaz has advised BoxingScene.com that welterweight contender Sadam Ali (22-1) will likely return to the ring on June 4th in Carson, Calif. against an opponent to be determined. The bout will be on the Francisco Vargas-Orlando Salido undercard.
Promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Sport is hard at work in securing a big opponent for the summer return of IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (36-0, 25KOs).
Australian Jeff Horn has set his sights on Jessie Vargas' WBO world welterweight title after adding the biggest name yet to his growing hitlist.
The welterweight champion of the World Boxing Organization, Jessie Vargas, is confident that he can land a big unification for the summer. Vargas has issued a challenge to WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia, who is interested in the match. Garcia doubts the contest can happen because of his affiliation with manager Al Haymon and Premier Boxing Champions, while Vargas is promoted by Top Rank. Haymon and Top Rank are involved in an ongoing lawsuit.
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, NV - BoxingScene.com and other members of the media caught up with Mexican legend Juan Manuel Marquez as soon as his weekly show on ESPN Deportes wrapped up taping.
Heavyweight: Anthony Joshua gets his first win against a top ten contender, his first belt, and now the fun really gets started. Joshua will be an attractive opponent sooner than later for champion Tyson Fury and they could be in a football stadium within the next twelve months. Charles Martin exits the top ten while Joseph Parker enters.
Pacquiao insists Saturday’s bout -- the 66th of his career -- will be his final fight before he concentrates on his political career in the Philippines, where he is seeking election to the Senate next month.
Jessie Vargas Interview - MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada - 8-time Division Champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao and 5 time world champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley went face to face at the official weighin for their upcoming trilogy on April 9 at MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.