Video: Jessie Vargas Pumped For a Fall Ring Return
Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas to discuss the latest with his career.
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Bradley vs. Marquez, Chavez vs. Vera Undercard Notes
Undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (22-0) has advised BoxingScene.com that he will return to the ring on October 12th on the televisedportion of the Tim Bradley-Juan Manuel Marquez pay-per-view undercard. He said that his opponent still hasn't been determined. With this news the pay-per-view undercard is nearly set. Yesterday an article by BoxingScene's Rick Reeno was published that announced Seanie Monaghan will face Anthony Caputo Smith to open up the broadcast. Last week an article by BoxingScene's Jake Donovan revealed that a fight between Orlando Salido and Orlando Cruz for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title will serve as the co-featured fight.
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Jessie Vargas Likely Back on Marquez-Bradley Card
BoxingScene.com has been advised that undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (22-0, 9KOs) will likely return on the televised Juan Manuel Marquez-Tim Bradley HBO pay-per-view undercard. The fight card will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas on either September 14th or October 12th. Vargas last fought on March 16th when he defeated Wale "Lucky Boy" Omitoso via unanimous decision in Southern California.
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Jessie Vargas Slated To Return on Chavez Jr. Card
Looks like unbeaten welterweight Jessie Vargas will return to the ring on August 3rd, Top Rank matchmaker Brad Goodman told Boxingscene.com on Monday morning. Goodman told Boxingscene.com that Vargas will likely appear on the fight card that will be headline Julio Cesar Chavez’s return to the ring. The card will likely land in Mexico City, although no venue has been announced.
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Video: Jessie Vargas Breaks Down Rios vs. Alvarado II
Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas to break down the junior welterweight rematch between Brandon Rios and Mike Alvarado.
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Video: Jessie Vargas on Defeating Lucky Boy, The Future
Ryan Burton catches up with undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas to discuss his HBO televised victory over Lucky Boy Omotoso, the future and more.
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Vargas Satisfied With Performance, Win Over Lucky Boy
This past Saturday night junior welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (22-0) took another step towards a title shot with a strong performance against the previously unbeaten Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso (23-1). Vargas picked up the unanimous decision victory in an entertaining fight the featured great two action. Vargas was very pleased to have put on a some a crowd pleasing performance. "I had a good night Saturday night. We had a lot of positive feedback. I am very thankful for the fans. I am happy with my performance but there is always room for improvement. We just have to go back in the gym and correct our mistakes," stated Vargas.
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CompuBox Stats: Vargas Lands 41% of His Power Shots
Welterweight contender Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso, who gained 18 lbs. after the weighin, landed the harder punches in the fight, but was outworked by Jessie Vargas, who landed 41% of his power shots.
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Jessie Vargas Gets Off The Floor To Defeat Lucky Boy
Home Depot Center, Carson, California - In a battle of undefeated welterweights, Wale "Lucky Boy" Omotoso (23-1, 19KOs) started strong but it wasn't enough as he lost his undefeated record and a ten round unanimous decision to Jessie Vargas (21-0, 9KOs). The scores were 96-93, 96-93 and 97-92. Omotoso started strong and dropped Vargas with a series of punches in the second round. Vargas fought back in the fourth and had Omotoso in serious trouble in the fifth round. They fought back and forth until the final bell in a close fight.
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B-Scene Staff Picks: Jessie Vargas v. Wale Omotoso
Jessie Vargas is battle tested at the prospect/fringe contender level, most notably barely surviving a 10-round affair against Josesito Lopez in their Sept. ‘11 war. Wale Omotoso is an intriguing prospect stepping up in class for the first time in his six-year career. Their common bond – two unbeaten prospects looking to make the transition to contender status in a loaded and lucrative welterweight division. How does the staff at Boxingscene.com see the action going down tonight at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California? Read on to find out.
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