Jessie Vargas: record, next fight and profile →
Promising lightweight prospect Terrence Crawford improved his record to 18-0 when he defeated Hardy Paredes (15-11) via TKO. The stoppage occurred at the :49 mark of the fourth round. Crawford' was impressive from the opening bell throwing crisp power shots and concentrating on attacking the body of his opponent.
Undefeated welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas (19-0) makes his debut under the Top Rank banner on Thursday against Aron Martinez (18-1-1) at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. While Martinez doesn't have a ton of power, he is a tough fighter who has scored his share of upset victories. On the latest edition of BoxingScene's official audio show The Boxing Lab, Vargas said that he is confident that he won't become another upset victim.
Las Vegas,Nevada --- Unbeaten world-ranked Welterweight Jessie Vargas weighs in at 148 lbs for his Top Rank debut against Aron Martinez (147 lbs) of East LA, Thursday,September 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Vargas takes on Martinez in the main event, live on ESPN. ---- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.
Things have changed dramatically for young Jessie Vargas in the past few months. The undefeated welterweight contender (19-0, 9 KO’s) went from being a staple at the Mayweather Boxing Club, having been around Floyd Jr. for several years and even signed under his Mayweather Promotions banner, to then accepting an exclusive deal to join forces with Top Rank.
Orange, CA - After a show-stopping performance back in July, East Los Angeles' Aron Martinez (18-1-1, 4 KOs) moves into yet another elite class when he faces undefeated Las Vegas welterweight prospect Jessie Vargas (19-0, 9 KOs). The pair will square off next Thursday, September 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas just two days before WBC Silver Welterweight Champion Josesito Lopez (30-4-1,18KOs) steps into the ring to take on Mexico's Super Welterweight World Champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
Ryan Burton catches up with welterweight contender Jessie Vargas to discuss his upcoming fight with Aron Martinez, which is going to be his Top Rank debut and televised by ESPN.
Las Vegas,Nevada --- Undefeated Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas works out during media day Tuesday with his trainer Robert Alcazar as he prepares to make his Top Rank debut, Thursday, September 13 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Vargas takes on Aron Martinez of East LA in the main event, live on ESPN. ---- Photos by Chris Farina/Top Rank.
Las Vegas - Unbeaten world-ranked Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas makes his debut fight with Top Rank when he takes on Aron Martinez of Los Angeles in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Thursday, September 13. Vargas, 19-0, puts on his unbeaten record on the line against Martinez, 18-1, in a 10-round welterweight bout. Vargas is ranked WBA #9, WBO #10. He has wins over former world champion Steve Forbes and Josesito Lopez who recently defeated Victor Ortiz.
Welterweight Jessie Vargas is not looking back having signed a lucrative deal with Top Rank Promotions and is looking to snag a world title bout in the near future against his now stablemate Manny Pacquiao. The 23 year-old, who is undefeated in 19 contests, has recently scored victories over former world champions Steve Forbes and Vivian Harris and current world title challenger Josesito Lopez and recently left Floyd Mayweather to sign with Bob Arum.
Welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (19-0, 9KOs), making his Top Rank debut, takes on the capable Aaron Martinez (18-1-1, 4KOs) on September 13th at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas. The fight will headline a special edition of Thursday Night Fights on ESPN.