Antonio Vargas (boxer)

Antonio Vargas
Personal information
Born (1996-08-15) August 15, 1996
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm)
WeightBantamweight
Boxing career
Reach66 in (168 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights23
Wins19
Win by KO11
Losses2
Draws1
No contests1
Medal record
Men's Amateur boxing
Representing  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoFlyweight

Antonio Vargas (born August 15, 1996) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Association (WBA) bantamweight title from May 2025 until June 2026. As an amateur, Vargas competed for the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics and won a gold medal in the flyweight division at the 2015 Pan American Games.

Early life

Vargas was born in Houston, Texas, to Mexican-Puerto Rican parents and raised in Kissimmee, Florida.[1]

Amateur career

Vargas won a gold medal at the 2015 Pan American Games in the flyweight event.[2]

He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics, losing in the round of 16 to Shakhobidin Zoirov of Uzbekistan.[3]

Professional career

Vargas defeated Winston Guerrero by technical knockout in the 10th round to win the interim WBA bantamweight title at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, on December 13, 2024.[4][5]

He was elevated to full WBA bantamweight champion on May 17, 2025, when reigning title holder, Seiya Tsutsumi, was designated champion in recess due to a long-term injury.[6]

On July 30, 2025, Vargas made the first defense of the title against Daigo Higa at Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium in Yokohama, Japan, with the fight ending in a unanimous draw.[7][8]

In his second defense he faced Jesse Rodriguez at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona on June 13, 2026, losing by knockout in the sixth round.[9][10]

Professional boxing record

23 fights 19 wins 2 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 8 0
Draws 1
No contests 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
23 Loss 19–2–1 (1) Jesse Rodriguez KO 6 (12), 1:15 Jun 13, 2026 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. Lost WBA bantamweight title
22 Draw 19–1–1 (1) Daigo Higa UD 12 Jul 30, 2025 Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium, Yokohama, Japan Retained WBA bantamweight title
21 Win 19–1 (1) Winston Guerrero TKO 10 (12), 2:10 Dec 13, 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S. Won WBA interim bantamweight title
20 Win 18–1 (1) Jonathan Rodriguez RTD 7 (12), 3:00 Feb 24, 2024 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
19 Win 17–1 (1) Hernán Márquez UD 10 Oct 27, 2023 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
18 NC 16–1 (1) Francisco Pedroza Portillo NC 3 (10) May 12, 2023 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
17 Win 16–1 Michell Banquez TKO 6 (10), 2:38 Feb 25, 2023 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
16 Win 15–1 Jesus Martinez TKO 3 (6), 2:59 Oct 15, 2022 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
15 Win 14–1 Samuel Gutierrez Hernandez TKO 5 (6), 2:38 Aug 21, 2022 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
14 Win 13–1 Daniel Alberto Coronel TKO 4 (6), 1:24 Jul 23, 2022 Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
13 Win 12–1 Juan Centeno UD 6 Feb 21, 2020 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
12 Win 11–1 Szilveszter Kanalas KO 1 (6), 2:38 Nov 23, 2019 Bryan Glazer Family JCC Auditorium, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
11 Loss 10–1 Jose Maria Cardenas KO 1 (8), 1:53 May 25, 2019 Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Lucas Rafael Baez KO 2 (8), 2:08 Feb 22, 2019 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Jorge Perez UD 8 Nov 16, 2018 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S. Won vacant NABF (junior) bantamweight title
8 Win 8–0 Felipe Rivas UD 6 Aug 28, 2018 Cancha Ruben Zayas Montanez, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
7 Win 7–0 Aaron Lopez UD 6 Jul 28, 2018 Kissimmee Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Luis Saavedra UD 6 Feb 23, 2018 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Jonathan Garza UD 6 Nov 3, 2017 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Miguel Rebullosa TKO 2 (6), 1:11 Oct 13, 2017 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Leonardo Reyes UD 6 Jul 7, 2017 A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Emilio Rivera KO 1 (4), 1:52 Apr 21, 2017 Osceola Heritage Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Jonathan De La Paz TKO 1 (4), 1:48 Feb 24, 2017 Tony Rosa Community Center, Palm Bay, Florida, U.S.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Staff, BoxingScene (8 November 2024). "Antonio Vargas and Winston Guerrero to contest interim title at Most Valuable Prospects 10". Boxing Scene.
  2. ↑ "Antonio Vargas". Team USA.org. Archived from the original on July 27, 2015. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  3. ↑ "Russian Takes Heavyweight Gold in Rio as Crowd Boos". nbcbayarea.com. Retrieved 2016-08-16.
  4. ↑ "Antonio Vargas Stops Winston Guerrero In 10 Rounds For Interim WBA 118-Pound Title". The Ring. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  5. ↑ "Antonio Vargas wins the day and a bantamweight belt with 10th-round TKO". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Antonio Vargas named WBA 118lb champ". fightnews.com. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  7. ↑ "Higa denied once again after draw with Vargas". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  8. ↑ "Antonio Vargas Retains WBA Bantamweight Title After Wild Draw With Daigo Higa – Boxing Results". Boxing News 24/7. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  9. ↑ "'Bam' Rodriguez scores one-punch knockout over Vargas, wins world title in third weight division". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez stops Antonio Vargas, improves to 24-0". ESPN. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Stephen Fulton		 Golden Gloves
flyweight champion
2014–2015		 Next:
Diego Álvarez
Previous:
Malik Jackson		 U.S. bantamweight champion
2015		 Next:
Efraín Sánchez
Regional boxing titles
New title NABF Junior
bantamweight champion
November 16, 2018 – 2019
Vacated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Juan Martinez Ayala
World boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Reymart Gaballo 		WBA bantamweight champion
Interim title
December 13, 2024 – May 17, 2025
Promoted		 Vacant
Title next held by
Nonito Donaire
Preceded by
Seiya Tsutsumi
Status changed
 WBA bantamweight champion
May 17, 2025 – December 1, 2025
Status changed		 Succeeded by
Seiya Tsutsumi
WBA bantamweight champion
May 31, 2026 – June 13, 2026
Lost bid for Super title		 Vacant
Title next held by
Riku Masuda
as Regular champion
Honorary boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Seiya Tsutsumi 		WBA bantamweight champion
In recess
December 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026
Reinstated		 Vacant
Title next held by
Seiya Tsutsumi
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