Emiliano Vargas

Emiliano Vargas
Personal information
NicknameEl General
NationalityAmerican
Born (2004-04-16) April 16, 2004
Oxnard, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
WeightLight-welterweight
Boxing career
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights18
Wins18
Win by KO15
Losses0

Emiliano Vargas (born April 16, 2004) is an American professional boxer who competes in the light-welterweight division.

Early life

Vargas was born in Oxnard, California to Martha and boxing legend Fernando Vargas. His two older brothers, Amado and Fernando Jr. are also professional boxers[1]

Amateur career

Vargas had a stellar amateur career, becoming a seven time national champion. He turned pro with a record of 110 wins and just 10 defeats.[2]

Professional career

Vargas made his pro debut on May 14, 2022, at The Forum in Inglewood where knocked out novice Mark Salgado in the first round. Soon after he was signed by Bob Arum's Top Rank[3] He made his debut for Top Rank on the undercard of Janibek Alimkhanuly's WBO middleweight world title defence versus Denzel Bentley. Vargas brutally stopped his opponent Julio Martinez in the second round.[4]

Vargas vs. Leon

Vargas faced Juan Leon on May 4, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a chance to claim the first belt of his career, the North American Boxing Federation Junior Super Lightweight title. Vargas dominated the fight, dropping Leon twice in the second round to secure a stoppage victory and win the first title of his pro career.[5]

Vargas was named best prospect in boxing in 2025 by top boxing writer Dan Rafael,[6] and was awarded The Ring magazine Prospect of the Year for 2025.[7]

Vargas vs. Quintana

Vargas faced Argentine contender Agustin Ezequiel Quintana in the co-main event to lightweight unification bout Emanuel Navarrete vs. Eduardo Núñez at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on February 28, 2026. Despite Quintana showing great durability and having some success, Vargas made the referee pull him out at the end of the ninth round due to taking too many unanswered shots.[8][9]

Vargas vs. Mills

Vargas fought Bryce Mills at the Barclays Center in New York City. He won by stoppage in the fourth round.[10][11]

Professional boxing record

18 fights 18 wins 0 losses
By knockout 15 0
By decision 3 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
18 Win 18–0 Bryce Mills TKO 4 (10), 1:17 Jun 27, 2026 Barclays Center New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior and WBO Latino light welterweight titles;
Won WBC-USNBC Silver light welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Agustin Ezequiel Quintana RTD 9 (10), 3:00 Feb 28, 2026 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior and WBO Latino light welterweight titles
16 Win 16–0 Jonathan Montrel UD 10 Nov 15, 2025 Arena Coliseo, San Luis Potosi, Mexico Won vacant WBO Latino light welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Alexander Espinoza KO 1 (8), 0:42 Jul 26, 2025 The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. Retained WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Juan Leon TKO 2 (8), 1:40 May 4, 2025 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Won vacant WBC-NABF Junior light welterweight title
13 Win 13–0 Giovannie Gonzalez TKO 2 (8), 2:06 Mar 29, 2025 Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Larry Fryers TKO 5 (8), 1:23 Sep 20, 2024 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Jose Zaragoza TKO 1 (8), 1:32 Jun 29, 2024 Knight Center Complex, Miami, Florida, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Angel Varela Urena KO 6 (6), 1:01 May 18, 2024 Pechanga Arena, San Diego, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Nelson Hampton UD 6 Mar 29, 2024 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Brandon Mendoza KO 2 (6), 0:57 Nov 16, 2023 T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Alejandro Guardado TKO 3 (6), 1:01 Sep 15, 2023 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Jorge Luis Marquez Alvarado TKO 2 (4), 2:17 Aug 12, 2023 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Rafael Jasso KO 2 (4), 1:41 May 20, 2023 MGM Grand Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Edgar Uvalle KO 2 (4), 1:21 Apr 1, 2023 Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Francisco Duque UD 4 Feb 3, 2023 Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Julio Martinez KO 2 (4), 0:47 Nov 12, 2022 Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, U. S.
1 Win 1–0 Mark Salgado KO 1 (4), 2:09 May 14, 2022 The Forum, Inglewood, California, U.S.

References

  1. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas, youngest son of Fernando, will put unbeaten record on the line Saturday". eu.vcstar.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  2. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas Inks Deal with Top Rank". itrboxing.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas: I Think 13, 14, 15 Fights Is Perfect For Me To Go For A World Title". boxingscene. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  4. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas Viciously Knocks Out Julio Martinez In 2nd Round Of Top Rank Debut". boxingscene. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  5. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas remains unbeaten in the ring with 12th knockout victory". eu.vcstar.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  6. ↑ "2025 Prospect of the Year: Junior welterweight Emiliano Vargas". danrafael.substack.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  7. ↑ Idec, Keith (31 January 2026). "2025 Ring Awards: Emiliano Vargas Takes Top Prospect". The Ring. Retrieved 21 April 2026.
  8. ↑ "TOP PROSPECT EMILIANO VARGAS BUSTS UP, STOPS AGUSTIN QUINTANA IN 9TH". ringmagazine.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Living in the limelight: Emiliano Vargas burns bright in co-main TKO". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 8 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas Breaks Down Bryce Mills, Scores Fourth-Round Stoppage In Career-Best Victory". Boxing News 24. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
  11. ↑ "Emiliano Vargas finishes Bryce Mills in the fourth". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 28 June 2026.
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