Jessie Vargas: record, next fight and profile →
BoxingScene.com has been advised that Top Rank is planning to stage a card on September 13th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The show will take place two days prior to Top Rank's HBO pay-per-view event at the nearby Thomas & Mack Center - featuring Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez in the headliner.
In four years as a pro fighter, Jessie Vargas has shown his ability to handle himself inside the ring. Recent events have proven he is just as capable of taking care of business beyond the ropes as well.
Unbeaten welterweight Jessie Vargas of Las Vegas today signed a promotional contract with Top Rank. Bob Arum made the announcement at Top Rank's corporate office in Las Vegas. Vargas, 19-0, said he will begin training at the Top Rank Gym in Las Vegas. He is managed by Cameron Dunkin and trained by Robert Alcazar
The rumors are true. BoxingScene.com has received confirmation that undefeated welterweight contender Jessie Vargas (19-0, 9KOs) has indeed signed a contract with influental boxing manager Cameron Dunkin.
Luis Sandoval catches up with former champion Steve Forbes, to discuss his decision loss to Jessie Vargas, moving back to 140-pounds what he plans to do next in his career and more.
Luis Sandoval catches up with Jessie Vargas to discuss his decision victory over former champion Steve Forbes, what he plans to do next in his career and more.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - Jessie Vargas (19-0, 9KOs) won a ten round unanimous decision over former champion Steve Forbes (35-11, 11KOs), who came in on late notice after the orginal opponent, Alfonso Gomez, withdrew with back spasms. The scores were 100-90, 97-93 and 98-92.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - The stage is set for Saturday night. In the HBO pay-per-view main event, for the WBA junior middleweight title, champion Miguel Cotto (37-2, 30KOs) came in at 154-pounds at the limit. Floyd "Money" Mayweather (42-0, 26KOs) weighed 151-pounds.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas - WBC junior middleweight champion Saul Alvarez (39-0-1, 29KOs) went face to face with former three division beltholder "Sugar" Shane Mosley (46-7-1, 39KOs). Mosley-Alvarez is the co-feature to the Floyd Mayweather-Miguel Cotto HBO pay-per-view on Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Photos by Alma Montiel.
Ryan Burton catches up with former champion Steve Forbes to discuss his upcoming fight with undefeated up and coming welterweight contender Jessie Vargas.