I didnt have a father. Michael De La Cruz (0-1-1), another Ventura resident, will square off against Karpis Burushyan of Glendale, who will be making his pro debut. "My phone is open.". He will face Anel Dudo in a four-round featherweight bout next weekend in his Triller debut. Oxnard, California United States Sport . Im grateful to my dad for always being in my corner and I cant wait to fight this Friday in Mexico, where the fans are the greatest.. DAZN will stream the four-bout telecast beginning at5 p.m. A fight card will take place Saturday at Kid Gloves Boxing in Simi Valley. adoration for combat sports and has a combined 2000 plus bylines in MMA and I cant wait to fight. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. Francisco also covers boxing for the Ventura County (Calif.) Star newspaper. Amado compiled a 42-7 record as an amateur boxer, and was ranked as high as #5 by Team USA in the 114lb division. "Elie Seckbach Reporting"Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/ESNEWSFollow TALENT: Follow my IG: https://www.instagram.com/elieseckbach/ Twitter: http. The Vargas brothers will have to deal with the the pros and cons that come with having a father who was a world champion. Fernando Vargas achieved many accolades throughout his boxing career, including becoming a U.S. Olympian, successful prizefighter, and two-time world titleholder. 2023 RING TV LIVE. Meanwhile, former WBO featherweight champion, Shakur Stevenson, holds a record of 15-0 with 8 KOs in an active resume. Thanks very much to BXSTRS Productions for giving Amado this opportunity. Fernando Vargas, Jr. fought on December 18 in Merida, Mexico, scoring a knockout victory over Pablo Rosas after Rosas remained on his stool after round 2. The four-round featherweight bout is featured on the BXSTRS Productions card and will be broadcast on ESPN Knockout in a behind closed doors setting due to the pandemic. In 2017 Seckbach received two Awards for his boxing coverage. I'm ready. 100%. I just want to follow in my dads footsteps but make my own path. Amado Vargas defeats Anel Dudo via 4 Round Decision Vargas Decision Round 4. They are the sons of three-time junior middleweight world champion Fernando 'El Feroz' Vargas. He dominated long time reigning champion Luis Ramon "Yuri Boy" Campas and forced him to quit in his corner in 1998. 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! I haven't seen him take much punishment at all. \"Elie Seckbach Reporting\"Subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/user/ESNEWSFollowTALENT: Follow my IG:https://www.instagram.com/elieseckbach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SeckbachOfficial Website:http://www.esnewsreporting.com/Watch MoreESNEWS: Latest Uploads:http://bit.ly/esnews-latest-uploads The Robert Garcia Reality Show: http://bit.ly/robert-garcia-reality-show Brandon Krause Videos: http://bit.ly/brandon-krause-videos Boxing Basics: http://bit.ly/boxing-basics Popular Videos:http://bit.ly/esnews-popular-videosAboutESNEWS:Elie Seckbach ( ) features by the LA Times and Ring Magazine as the Most Influential boxing reporter has been covering Sports BOXING MMA \u0026 The NBA since 1997. Let's go, Oscar. As with Fernando Jr, Im looking forward to seeing Amado in the ring, as he continues bringing in the next generation of the Vargas family into the boxing ring., Amado Vargas, son of Fernando, to turn professional on January 29, Conor Benn shares eggsplosive fact on WBC rating reinstatement. That's a saving of 49%. 109K followers. Inside the Ropes aims to become the definitive resource for all Boxing coverage, information and entertainment. Now its my turn to show the world that these Vargas boys can really fight.. He competed in the 2019 U.S. Olympic Trial Qualifiers; and, after losing a controversial decision, decided with his father that they would turn to the professional ranks. All three of Vargas' sons, Fernando Jr., Amado and Emiliano, will square off against their respective opposition Saturday night at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. ". Amado Vargas, best known for being a Boxer, was born in United States on Thursday, July 20, 2000. ", Vargas -- who trains his kids -- expects a win from each of them saying, "All of 'em by knockout. Salgado is coming off of a split decision loss, and will have his hands full next weekend as he welcomes the highly decorated amateur to the professional game. The winner becomes the undisputed world champion at 154 pounds. If yes, at what weight will they fight? Like his other two brothers, Amado takes boxing very seriously and has dreams of becoming a world champion but he understands the work and discipline that is involved. Vargas third son, 16-year-old Emiliano is also an accomplished amateur boxer. Amado Vargas, age 21, stands 5 8, and fights out of the orthodox stance in the featherweight division. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Continued advisor Tom Loeffler, Once again, Im very happy we were able to put this fight together on ESPN Knockout. Jabril Noble Amado Vargas "Pegese" "Malvado" Bout Information Event: Thurman vs. Barrios Date: Saturday 02.05.2022 at 10:00 PM ET Referee: N/A Venue: Michelob Ultra Arena Enclosure: Ring Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Bout Billing: Preliminary Card Pro/Am: Professional Weight: 126 lbs (57.2 kg) Sport: Boxing Event Links: The two rising prospects will return to the ring on Feb. 11 as part of . Vargas bout will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+. Amado is the second of Fernando Vargas sons to make his pro debut. Amado Vargas, age 21, stands 5 8, and fights out of the orthodox stance in the featherweight division. Join our newsletter to get info about latest events and deals! He knocked out Mark Salgado in the opening round at TrillerVerz 5 live from Kia Forum in Los Angeles, a short drive from his fathers Oxnard hometown. His favorite sport growing up was football, and he switched to boxing in his early teens. Nevertheless, if Stevenson continues displaying his dominance, fans can envision him becoming a superstar in the sport. But, can they beat their dad? Amado 'El Malvado' Fernando Vargas of Las Vegas, NV, son of the legendary three-time junior middleweight world champion Fernando Vargas Sr., will be the second son of Vargas to make his. In The fight will be part of a BXSTRS Productions card that will air live on ESPN Knockout. The 18 year old prospect will be competing in the lightweight division, making his Top Rank debut on Saturday, November 12th on He can be reached by email at[emailprotected]or on Twitter at FSalazarBoxing. 'The Red King' Rory MacDonald. We aim to cover recent news from the Boxing world; topics such as events, fighters, promotions, headlines, rumors around the sport and exclusive interviews. Nah Thurman vs Crawford is happening next in my opinion. We asked and Vargas tells us, basically, hell no when it comes to one-on-one, but what about all three against him? Im going to keep supporting them. Before the age of 30 he had shared the ring with elite fighters such as Campas, Raul Marquez, Winky Wright, Ike Quartey, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, and Shane Mosley. The gym is owned Fernando, Sr., who believes both his sons can win a world title belt. He trains all three sons, who were born in Oxnard and now live in the Las Vegas area. Former Jr Middleweight champion and 1996 US olympian Fernando Vargas coaches his son Amado Vargas in his 5th amateur fight.Background music provided by Rio D. Former Jr Middleweight. All three of them now. Amado is the second of Fernando Vargas Sr's sons to turn professional with Fernando Vargas Jr. making his triumphant debut last month. This is my legacy as much as my dads. 2023 www.vcstar.com. I feel great, definitely excited to display my talents on ESPN Knockout, said Vargas. He is part of a second-generation fighting family that includes his older brothers, Fernando Jr. and Amado, who are also undefeated professionals. He got into boxing at age 17 as he grew up playing other sports, most notably basketball. Already in his young career, Amado has sparred with world champions Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis and hopes to use that experience to turn in a dominant performance next Saturday. When Im living now through my kids eyes, its amazing. The FOX broadcast also features super lightweights Ryan "Cowboy" Karl (19-3, 12 KOs) and . Moreover, they have already touched world titles in their respective weight classes and can soon land up against each other if either side makes a minor shift in their weight. VIDEO: Gervonta Davis Flaunts Sick New Tattoos. Vargas will face Martin Sanchez in a four-round featherweight bout in Hermosillo, Mexico. Boxing News & latest Hottest content: Gervonta Davis SPARRING Amado Vargas(SON OF MEXICAN LEGEND Fernando) In-Front of Floyd Mayweather. addition to his current role, he has worked with the MMA team at Amado is the second of Fernando Vargas Srs sons to turn professional with Fernando Vargas Jr. making his triumphant debut last month. Emiliano Vargas (1-0, 1 KO), the youngest son of former 154lb Champion "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas, becomes the next blue-chip prospect to sign a contract with Top Rank Boxing. Given Name: Amado Fernando Vargas Pro Boxing Record: 5-0-0 (Win-Loss-Draw) Nickname: Malvado Current Streak: N/A Age: 22 | Date of Birth: 2000.07.20 Last Fight: N/A Weight Class: | Last Weigh-In: N/A Affiliation: N/A Height: 5'8" (173cm) | Reach: N/A Career Disclosed Earnings: $16,000 USD Born: Oxnard, California, USA But they are both really good fighters, and that would be a good fight to watch, said Vargas. Francisco A. Salazar covers boxing for The Star. He hailed both men and shed light on their unique features. Amado Vargas "El Malvado" 4 - 0 - 0. Thank you. However, its been just four years since he turned professional and he would fall short in front of Davis experience. Amado Vargas vs Ruben Calvo | Full Fight | Pelea Completa | HD - YouTube 0:00 / 15:55 CHAPALA Amado Vargas vs Ruben Calvo | Full Fight | Pelea Completa | HD 75,465 views Mar 26, 2021. Las Vegas Based Boxing Brothers Fernando and Amado Vargas Victorious in Latest Bouts Last weekend, Las Vegas based boxers, brothers Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, Jr. and Amado "El Malvado" Vargas were victorious in their bouts in Mexico. Following an amateur career compiling a record of 42-7, the 20-year-old Amado is excited to fight in the professional ranks. Its an honor to continue the legacy that my father has left. Continued advisor Tom Loeffler, Once again, Im very happy we were able to put this fight together on ESPN Knockout. His most recent bout was on FOX in the lead-in to the Keith Thurman vs Mario Barrios PPV event in February. The Las Vegas native will make his Top Rank debut in a four-rounder Saturday, Nov. 12, at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on the undercard of the Janibek Alimkhanuly/Seniesa Estrada world title doubleheader. Amado Vargas recently connected with FightHype and revealed the differences between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson. Home. Its an honor to continue the legacy that my father has left. 109k Followers, 1,491 Following, 280 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Amado Fernando Vargas (@amadofvargas) amadofvargas. The youngest Vargas has experiences well beyond his years, as hes sparred former world champions Jorge Linares and Jamel Herring, in addition to current pound-for-pound great Shakur Stevenson. They all have talent he stated in a past interview. The Vargas brothers are not the only fighters with a famous last name on the card. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser. "So, it's a blessing to be able to be here and to see them do what they love. But, before Vargas can even set that up, he'll watch his three sons, Fernando Jr., Amado and Emiliano square up in their own bouts on the undercard of Triller's Fight Club on Saturday. Boruto: Naruto Next . I didnt want to see them fight because its a dangerous sport. Known for his great footwork, Amado also has dreams and aspirations of become a world. . All the sacrifices I made were worth it. It is not uncommon for brothers or next of kin to fight on the same card. Exclusive ExpressVPN offer for FIGHTMAG readers: Get 3 extra months free with a 12-month subscription. Boxing has its bad elements but its the best sport in the world. A potential showdown between Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson can allure the whole fight community for the obvious reasons. He defeated fellow undefeated prospect Kody Koboski with a third round TKO to improve to 5-0 with 5 KOs. Fernando Vargas Jr. and Amado are both co-managed by famed adviser Egis Klimas, who was voted 2016 Manager of the Year from the Boxing Writers Association of America, for guiding Vasyl Lomachenko and Sergey Kovalev to the pinnacle of the boxing world, and Jose De La Cruz, who is best known for making Jorge Linares a multiple world champion. VIDEO: Gervonta Davis Flaunts Sick New Tattoos. Don't worry, we'll have all of the post fight recaps, drama and excitement here so you will never miss out. TM & 2023 BoxingScene.All Rights Reserved. He dominated long time reigning champion Luis Ramon Yuri Boy Campas and forced him to quit in his corner in 1998. "I know they came from me so they got their DNA from their father," Vargas said. Exhibition with me and Oscar. Emiliano Vargas is the youngest of the three brothers, and has the deepest pedigree in the sport. Lightweight prodigy Emiliano El General Vargas, the youngest fighting son of former junior middleweight world champion Ferocious Fernando Vargas and one of boxings blue-chip talents, has inked a multi-year promotional contract with Top Rank. Following an amateur career compiling a record of 42-7, the 20-year-old Amado is excited to fight in the professional ranks. His ability to get interesting quotes from star athletes prompted Andy Gray of CNN/SI to call him \"the most entertaining NBA reporter out there.\" While Former Mike Tyson Publicist Michael Marley writes: \"If there is going to be an Internet age Howard Cosell, it may turn out to be Elie Seckbach.\"In 2009 Seckbach was nominated by the Associated Press and won the Mark Twain Award. In June 09' Lil Wayne samples Seckbach in his song 'Kobe Bryant. Away from sports Elie has covered major news events and has won both a Golden Mike and an Emmy Award. Of course, it's been 15 years since the 44-year-old fighter has been in the ring but with ex-champs like Mayweather, Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. making comebacks for big money -- we had to ask if Vargas has got any interest. Although playing football in his younger years, Amado took up boxing in his mid-teens and was ranked as high as #5 in the 114-pound weight class by Team USA. Both brothers remained undefeated.. Amado Vargas Retweeted Since beginning, he's earned more than 30,000 dedicated fans on the photo and video sharing app. Finishing with a 36-4 record as an amateur, Vargas Jr. turned pro in December of 2020 and has won each of his first five fights via knockout. At just 21 years of age, he became the youngest junior middleweight champion in the history of boxing. Fernando Vargas makes Top Rank debut as part of the Janibek Alimkhanuly/Seniesa Estrada undercard. They all have the skills to get there. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets could be purchased at purplepass.com/SimiValleyFightNight. The three fights will stream live on Fite.tv and TrillerFightClub.comstarting at 6 p.m. FernandoJr. (5-0, 5 knockouts), the oldest son at 25, will face Ohios Terrance Jarmon (3-0, KO) in a six-round middleweight bout. He has been victorious in all three of his professional contests, with two of them being knockout victories. The four-round featherweight bout is featured on the BXSTRS Productions card and will be broadcast on ESPN Knockout in a behind closed doors setting due to the pandemic. KO/TKO. Amado Vargas, like his older brother Fernando, played the more traditional sports growing up and did not turn to boxing until later. I didnt have an extensive amateur career, but Ive been sparring top pros since I was a teenager. Thanks very much to BXSTRS Productions for giving Amado this opportunity. Watch Later. Stated Vargas Sr., Im thrilled to have Amado follow the footsteps of Fernando Jr. in turning professional. Vargas Family Dynasty Docuseries, Episode 1. I became a man because of it, walking home alone in the dark,he recalled. Robert Scrappy Ortiz and son Timothy will fight in separate bouts. boxing over the last two years. Vargas was the type of fighter that fight fans had to love. Replay. Its about how I perform, but Top Rank will help me get to that next level.. Im not going to sacrifice my kids for money. Family: He has two younger brothers and one younger sister. Heavyweight Anthony Rodriguez (1-0, 1 KO) of Ventura will face Los Angeles Marvin Campos (1-1) in a four-round bout. He started boxing as a young child and had the most success as an amateur out of all three brothers. Getting work in with numerous former world champions, including Yordenis Ugas, Shawn Porter, and Kell Brook has prepared Junior well for the pro game. But, before Vargas can even set that up, he'll watch his three sons, Fernando Jr., Amado and Emiliano square up in their own bouts on the undercard of Triller's Fight Club on Saturday.. His answer might shock you. Links to streaming or pay-per-view platforms provided on this page, if any, are affiliate links. Emiliano was a seven-time national champion as an amateur, and posted a stellar 110-10 record in the amateur ranks. 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Dudo is only 1-3 as a professional boxer, but has experience competing in Muay Thai; he has never been knocked down or stopped in any of his boxing defeats. Its a blessing to me.. "The official Tapology discussion thread for the event! 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This Friday Ill be fighting alongside my brother for the first time as a pro, and its going to be fun. You gotta watch out for what hes going to come hit you with. America's Favorites . That's right, you're #1 stop shop and source for all things Boxing. Tapology Community Predictions: 97 . I told them I would support them 100% in their goals. Welterweight contender Abel Ramos (27-4-2, 21 KOs) will square off against Luke Santamaria (12-2-1, 7 KOs) in a 10-round bout that headlines PBC action live on FOX this Saturday from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. While Tank continues to showcase his prowess at 135 lbs, he can also move down a weight class in the future. However, Davis has several more viable contenders in line, and a potential fight with Shakur Stevenson may not happen anytime soon. MMA Junkie: Shavkat Rakhmonov interested in Khamzat Chimaev fight, but 'it's not a big deal' if it doesn't happen ; MMAFighting.com: Video: Fighter takes nasty spill off top of cage during post-fight celebration ; MMA Junkie: Philipe Lins felt like a bear for 49 seconds in win over Ovince Saint Preux ; MMA Junkie: 2023 Retirement Tracker: A list of former UFC champions, legends and more who . This is something that is so deeply embedded in my family and as a Mexican. Hence, the right person to preview their possible matchup would be the one to have trained with both the young champions. Sometimes he would pick me up from Channel Islands Highand drive me to the gym, then home. Gervontas more, he got more dog, and more. Now its my turn to show the world that these Vargas boys can really fight.. Trillerverz 5 will be a Triller Fight Club PPV event that can be purchased on US platforms, such as fite.tv for $29.99. The crazy thing about all this is that people think I wanted my sons to fight and I didnt, Vargas told The Star on Thursday. The three fights will stream live. DIVE DEEPER. I kept doing it every day until (trainer) Eduardo Garcia saw me walk home. Trained by his father, Vargas (1-0, 1 KO) is a seven-time national amateur champion who turned 18 in April. Whos going to tell their kids nowhen they want to pursue their dreams? I know they got it, so we're definitely excited.". All three of his sons will be fighting on Triller Fight Clubs card next Saturday, May 14th at the Forum in Inglewood, California. Amado, meanwhile, is 3-0 (2 KOs). I knew boxing was going to work out.. His oldest son, Fernando Vargas Jr., is 25 years old and has made up for lost time after joining the sport late. The 20-year-old Vargas, who compiled a modest amateur record of 42-7, was ranked as high as No. Your destination for the best boxing news, videos and live streams! Said Amado, I feel great, definitely excited to display my talents on ESPN Knockout. Like his other two brothers, Amado takes boxing very seriously and has dreams of becoming a world champion but he understands the work and discipline that is involved. Vargas third son, 16-year-old Emiliano is also an accomplished amateur boxer. Said Amado, I feel great, definitely excited to display my talents on ESPN Knockout. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Moreover, Fearless would rightfully be a challenger to Davis throne if he continues to rack up the wins and shifts weight classes. Im not going to be putting my kids in something because I want to live through their eyes and experiences. Let's go. The show titled, Campeonata Nacional "Mosca" Cuentas Pendientes, a $12.99 PPV event, is presented by GRAND MEX-ENT, in association with the WBC. Vargaswould lose to Felix Trinidad and Oscar De La Hoya, but he found peace and solace in the ring working with his three sons. Fernando Vargas Jr., age 24, stands 5 11 and fights out of the southpaw stance. He also covers boxing for Ring Magazine and Boxingscene. All rights reserved. And in 2010 Seckbach won the Boxing Reporter of The Year award from ATG Radio. Next weekend he is pinned against 3-0 Terrance Jarmon in a six-round contest on Triller. He has title fight against Errol Spence Jr secure, as this was an official WBC eliminator right now. Evan Holyfield (9-0, 6 KOs), the son of undisputed cruiserweight and undisputed heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, will fight against Jurmain McDonald (6-5, 2 KOs) of Jefferson City, Missouri, in a six-round welterweight bout. "Floyd knows my number," Vargas said. 240k Followers, 1,263 Following, 401 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from "El General" Emiliano Vargas (@emilianofvargas) As with Fernando Jr, Im looking forward to seeing Amado in the ring, as he continues bringing in the next generation of the Vargas family into the boxing ring.. Do you think Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson will collide somewhere down the line? Now its my turn to show the world that these Vargas boys can really fight.. He has also made it widely known that if his kids were not performing at a high level, then he wouldnt be pushing them the way he currently is. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. My sons have the DNA to become a champion. Fernando Vargas was on the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team in 1996, and went on to become a three-time world champion as a professional. POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2023) - Fernando Vargas Jr. and Amado "El Malvado" Fernando Vargas, sons of former world champion Fernando "El Feroz" Vargas, have signed promotional contracts with MarvNation Promotions.The two were on hand at the Derby Room in Pomona, Calif. today to announce their signing to the media. Were in the hurt business, and I wouldnt want them to get hurt. The 40-year-old Robert Ortiz (7-4-3, 3 KOs) will battle Ryan Venable (2-11) of Roanoke, Virginia, in a six-round junior welterweight bout. There is something so beautiful about a whole country having your back. 5 in the 114-pound division by USA Boxing. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. In the main event, three-time world light heavyweight titleholder Sergey Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs), who used to train in Oxnard, will face Bulgarias Tervel Pulev (16-0, 13 KOs) in a 10-round cruiserweight bout. Although playing football in his younger years, Amado took up boxing in his mid-teens and was ranked as high as #5 in the 114-pound weight class by Team USA. jadavpur university nil campus info@example.com +61 4414 45390 MENU MENU. Im going to do everything possible to make my dreams of become a world champion come true. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Submission. Verified. My kids are my life. 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. Amado Vargas Anel Dudo "Malvado" 5-0-0 Pro Record At Fight : 1-4-0 Last 5 Fights : United States . Campaigning at middleweight, Vargas Jr. aspires of becoming a world champion one day. The fight will headline a three-bout Showtime telecast, which starts at 6 p.m. Gilberto Ramirez (43-0, 29 KOs) of Mazatlan, Mexico, will square off against Germanys Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs) in a 12-round bout at the Toyota Center in Ontario, California, on Saturday. EssentiallySports and has interviewed prominent fighters such as Ritu Phogat and Get in on the latest boxing conversations in our Forum and comment on articles. Launched less than two years ago, Triller Fight Club has already sold over 3,000,000 Pay-Per-Views in the past year, making it one of the top-selling combat sports/entertainment platforms. Damn just saw that Cuba won by first round knockout on Boxrec. Kovalev is managed by Thousand Oaks resident Egis Klimas. Amado El Malvado Fernando Vargas of Las Vegas, NV, son of the legendary three-time junior middleweight world champion Fernando Vargas Sr., will be the second son of Vargas to make his highly anticipated professional boxing debut this Friday, January 29 against Martin Sanchez, (2-4-1), in Hermosillo, Mexico, it was announced today by his father. Though he started the sport later than most professionals, it was evident early on that Junior had the punching power and athleticism that could make him a very successful boxer. Conor Benn Reveals the Real Reason Behind Fighting Samuel Vargas, Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Fernando Vargas, Jr. fought on December 18 in Merida, Mexico, scoring a knockout victory over Pablo Rosas after Rosas remained on his stool after round 2. Known for his great footwork, Amado also has dreams and aspirations of become a world champion. Its a blessing for me. 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. The event is titled Trillerverz 5 and will also feature a Verzuz Battle between rap groups Cypress Hill and Onyx. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. As with Fernando Jr., Im looking to seeing Amado in the ring, as he continues bringing in the next generation of the Vargas family into the boxing ring., Francisco A. Salazar has written for The Ring since October of 2013 and has covered boxing in Southern California and abroad since 2000. Im thrilled to have Amado follow the footsteps of Fernando Jr. in turning professional, said Vargas, who has also trained the likes of middleweight Gabriel Rosado and prospect Francisco Esparza. Shakur got a lot, he is very pin-point and just sharp and accurate. almost 2 years ago. Born Jul 20, 2000 Age 22 Debut Jan. 29, 2021 Height 5'8" 173 cm Weight--Reach--Stance Orthodox. 280 posts. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. The 26-5 boxer said Floyd would be his ideal opponent but rekindling an old rivalry with De La Hoya would also intrigue him. By the time he was 12, I could tell this was something he was going to be passionate about. Vargas, a 1996 Channel Islands High School graduate, gave his full endorsement to all three sons when they approached him about making boxing a full-time commitment. I grew up in boxing having been around the numerous gyms my dad took me to as a kid, said Vargas Jr., who will be facing Able Luna of Mexico. With his great career now behind him, he has shifted his attention to training his sons with all three of them now boxing professionally. 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