How old is Amado Vargas?
20-year-old
The 20-year-old Vargas, who compiled a modest amateur record of 42-7, was ranked as high as No. 5 in the 114-pound division by USA Boxing. He hopes to follow in the footsteps of his famous father, who will also train him.
Who is Fernando Vargas dad?
Javier Vargas
Fernando Vargas/Fathers
The last time Javier Vargas attempted to contact his son was a little less than two years ago, shortly after Fernando had become the youngest junior middleweight champion in history by dethroning Yori Boy Campas at the tender age of 21. There was nothing tender about the boxer’s rebuff.
When did Amado Vargas start boxing?
| Amateur Boxing | |
|---|---|
| division | feather |
| KOs | sign in to view |
| career | 2016-2019 |
| debut | 2016-01-30 |
Who is Fernando Vargas married to?
Martha Lopez Vargasm. 2007
Fernando Vargas/Spouse
Where is Fernando Vargas now?
He retired in 2007 with a record of 26-5 (22 knockouts). Vargas, now 40, lives in Las Vegas and is married with four children. He is still involved in boxing, training two of his sons – both of whom are promising amateurs (“The legacy lives on,” said Vargas) as well as several pros.
Does Fernando Vargas have a son?
Emiliano Vargas
Fernando Vargas/Sons
What weight class is Amado Vargas in?
125-pound
Amado Fernando Vargas, the son of Fernando Vargas, is competing in the 125-pound weight class.
Where was Fernando Vargas born?
Oxnard, California, United States
Fernando Vargas/Place of birth
How old was Fernando Vargas when he won his first title?
He was a two-time light middleweight world champion, having held the IBF title from 1998 to 2000, and the WBA title from 2001 to 2002. With his IBF title win, Vargas became the youngest boxer in history to win a light middleweight world title, at age 21.
When did Fernando Vargas fight Ricardo Mayorga?
It was confirmed on May 13, 2007 that Vargas would face Ricardo Mayorga on September 8, 2007, on Showtime PPV for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title. However the fight was postponed after it was discovered during a routine blood test that Vargas was suffering from a severe iron deficiency.
Why was Fernando Vargas sentenced to house arrest?
Vargas was knocked down twice in the first round, he was able to fight his way back by knocking down Trinidad in the fourth round until finally being knocked out in the 12th and final round. In 2001 Vargas was sentenced to 90 days in House Arrest stemming from a 1999 assault charge.
When did Fernando Vargas become a professional boxer?
Participated at the 1994 World Junior Championships, losing in the quarter-finals. Selected to the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team, defeated Tengiz Meskhadze (Georgia) 10-4, but lost to Marian Simion (Romania) 7-8 in the second bout. In his professional debut on March 25, 1997, Vargas crushed Jorge Morales in just 56 seconds.
