Thanks to Mario Abraham and Max Boxing Promotions for giving Junior this opportunity. Vargas victory was televised as the opener of the pay-per-view portion of the Jose Zepeda-Regis Prograis undercard. Selected . Campaigning at middleweight, Vargas Jr. aspires of becoming a world champion one day. "I know they came from me so they got their DNA from their father," Vargas said. All three of Vargas sons, FernandoJr., Amado and Emiliano, will square off against their respective opposition Saturday night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. I didnt force this on them. Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Instead, if the time till the WBC deadline allows it, I would go against Mikey Garcia next. Fernando Jr. is the oldest of Vargas three sons. The judge [Thomas Adams] accurately recognized that Mr. Vargas was in a position to influence the others, said Hilary Dozer, a senior deputy in the Santa Barbara District Attorneys office. In the main event attraction, NABA Super Flyweight Titleholder John Scrappy Ramirez (11-0, 8 Edgar Berlangahas signed a multi-fight deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Its an honor to make this announcement on my 43rd birthday. Vargas Sr. has two other sons who are accomplished amateur boxers, Amado and Emiliano. Im invested in this 100%, said Vargas Jr. Im blessed to have my father training me and my younger brothers. Las Vegas' Vargas, who improved to 5-0 and recorded his fifth knockout, dropped a game Koboski once apiece in the first and third rounds. Now his three sons are creating their own journey in prizefighting. ", Vargas -- who trains his kids -- expects a win from each of them saying, "All of 'em by knockout. Replay. Published Wed Jul 21, 2021, 02:45 PM EDT Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, Jr. (3-0, 3 KOs) and brother Amado "El Malvado" Vargas (2-0, 1 KO), the sons of former two-time light middleweight world. The judge could hear the head blows being inflicted, Dozer said, and he could hear women screaming.. The 39-year-old has won two of his last three fights. Fernando Vargas Jr (@fernandovargas_jr) on Instagram: "I appreciate you both @pstjimibarra and @boxing_vamp for coming out to my last sparring before my . Fernando Vargas Jr., age 24, stands 5 11 and fights out of the southpaw stance. .news-coming-banner { Amado, meanwhile, is 3-0 (2 KOs). Gender Reassignment for Kids is Wrong 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. If Floyd Mayweather or Oscar De La Hoya are looking for exhibitions down the road . Arellano says Vargas may still go ahead with his plans for an Oxnard show in December, then surrender himself to police, still getting out in time for a spring fight. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! I made my pro debut earlier this year and I was able to get the knockout, which was an incredible feeling, stated Amado Vargas, who spares off against Fernando De La Cruz. width: 100%; This wouldnt have happened if I wasnt Fernando Vargas. Known for his great footwork, Amado also has dreams and aspirations of become a world champion. I would be their guidance. Fernando Vargas Jr. will step back in the ring Saturday night, squaring off against Geronimo Sacco at the Derby Room on the premises of the Fairplex in Pomona. Hes athletic, but picked up boxing well after playing football and basketball in high school. We asked and Vargas tells us, basically, hell no when it comes to one-on-one, but what about all three against him? He has great experience sparring with top professional fighters and the time is right for him now. The fight will headline a three-bout Showtime telecast starting at 6 p.m. Francisco A. Salazar covers boxing for The Star and also writes for Ring Magazine and Boxingscene. } Triller Fight Club 11 months ago. Vargas continues to maintain he is innocent, but says he pleaded no contest for the sake of the other defendants. Exhibition with me and Oscar. I look forward to seeing him in the ring and will guide him so that he can be the best he can be. Vargas Jr. started boxing at the age of 17. .bio-block iframe { */, Fernando Vargas Jr. protected his undefeated record by finishing Kody Koboski by TKO in round 3, improving his record to 5-0 with 5 knockouts. Let's go. @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { If you dont have discipline, you dont have anything. Vargas Family Dynasty Docuseries, Episode 1. The 26-year-old southpaw isnt looking to live off his fathers name, but to create his own path toward contender status. Son of a Legend Looks to Follow in Ferozs Footsteps Fernando El Feroz Vargas, Jr., of Las Vegas, NV, son of the legendary three-time junior middleweight world champion Fernando Vargas Sr., will make his highly anticipated professional boxing debut against Pablo Rosas, (2-1) on Friday, December 18 at Grupo Sipse TV Studios in Merida, Mexico, it was announced today by his father. Martinez went down again with 20 seconds remaining in the second round. Franchn transcends boxing and will enter the pop culture realm where she belongs, all the while, continuing to cement her legacy in boxing. } ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. height: auto; By Fight Sports Dec 7, 2020 Last updated Dec 7, 2020. Hes the one that gave me my start in boxing and I want to carry on the Vargas family legacy. He is the one who could have stopped it.. I believe in myself, and I know I have the drive to make it in boxing. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: I saw Emiliano at the age of 10 and I saw how hungry he was. ESPN Knockout will televise the fight live. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. He has always been in the gym, Contreras told The Star. I know they got it, so we're definitely excited.". "So, it's a blessing to be able to be here and to see them do what they love. } I made my pro debut earlier this year and I was able to get the knockout, which was an incredible feeling, stated Amado Vargas, who spares off against Fernando De La Cruz. Vargas Sr., who is a 1996 Channel Islands High School graduate, was hesitant at first to have his sons pick up boxing, but supported their decision after seeing firsthand their commitment and dedication to the sport. Amado and Emiliano recently turned pro. In his previous fight on May 14, 2022, Vargas knocked out Terrence Jarmon in the opening round. Walking the three miles to the gym. I became a man because of it, walking home alone in the dark,he recalled. Las Vegas Vargas (7-0, 7 KOs) who is trained by his father, a former junior middleweight champion dropped Martinez twice during the second round. Son of a Legend Looks to Follow in Ferozs Footsteps. Vargas would make the long walk after school from south Oxnard to the famed La Colonia Gym, where he would apply his trade that would take him to the 1996 Olympic Games and help him become a world titleholder five days after his 21st birthday. If Floyd Mayweather or Oscar De La Hoya are looking for exhibitions down the road former boxing star Fernando Vargas tells TMZ Sports he's down to get back in the ring with both! Vargas Jr. (7-0, 7 knockouts), who resides in Las Vegas, last fought on Nov. 26, 2022, in Carson (also on a MarvNations Promotions card), knocking out Alejandro Martinez in the second round. There is a lot of anticipation for his pro debut, now he has to show what he is made of and the fans are in for a treat to see the next generation of the Vargas family in the boxing ring., Mario Abraham added Its an honor to have Fernando Vargas Jr making his pro debut on our show December 18. .addthis_sharing_toolbox.inline-post-share { Emiliano -- the youngest of the three -- will be making his boxing debut while his brother, Vargas Jr., is 5-0 (5 KOs). All the sacrifices I made were worth it. Ring Magazine junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KOs) of Houston, who also holds the WBC, IBF, and WBA world title belts, will face WBO titleholder Brian Castano (17-0-2, 12 KOs) of Argentina on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson. I knew boxing was going to work out.. Rosas brings with him a pro record of 2-1. @media only screen and (max-width: 991px) { I make sacrifices for the good of my career and future. The bout will take place inside the Grupo Sipse TV Studios in Merida, Mexico. overflow: auto !important; Triller Fight Club 12 months ago. I plan to make my own fans there and put on an exciting show in my pro debut.. Amado Vargas, age 21, stands 5 8, and fights out of the orthodox stance in the featherweight division. Fighting in Mexico is always fun because the fans are so passionate.. Fernando Vargas achieved many. He had very good sparring for this fight on Saturday.. I look forward to seeing him in the ring and will guide him so that he can be the best he can be. All rights reserved. /*-->

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