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Jessie Vargas
"The Pride of Las Vegas"

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Jessie Vargas is an American professional boxer born on May 10, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, US. He began his professional boxing career at the age of 19, and since then has achieved remarkable success in the sport. With a total of 35 fights, he has won 29, lost 4 and drawn 2, with no no-contests. Out of his 11 knockout wins, 1 came from a title fight. He currently holds two world titles at two weight classes, making him one of the most successful boxers in the world.

Vargas is known by his nickname "La Nueva Generación" ("The New Generation"), which was given to him due to his impressive abilities in the ring. His career began with a first-round knockout win against Joel Gonzalez in September 2008. With a total of 26 consecutive wins, he was on a roll until he lost his first match against Timothy Bradley in June 2015.

Apart from his loss to Timothy Bradley, Vargas has lost three non-title bouts. Despite these setbacks, he remains one of the top boxers in the world, with an impressive record and an undeniable talent that has allowed him to beat some of the best boxers in the sport.

Vargas has fought in three weight classes during his career: light welterweight, welterweight, and light middleweight. Standing at 5'11" and with a reach of 71", he has been able to use his impressive physical attributes to his advantage in the ring. He uses an orthodox stance and is known for his quick movements and powerful punches.

Vargas's most notable achievements include winning two world titles at two weight classes. He earned his first title in 2014, defeating Khabib Allakhverdiev for the super-lightweight WBA (Regular) title. In 2016, he went on to win the WBO welterweight title. Vargas has also successfully defended his world titles two times.

Some of the notable victories in Vargas's career include wins over Khabib Allakhverdiev, Humberto Soto, Antonio DeMarco, Sadam Ali, Vivian Harris, and Josesito López. These victories have further cemented his position as one of the top boxers in the world.

Boxing is a tough sport, and even the best boxers can suffer losses. In Vargas's case, his loss to Liam Smith on April 30, 2022, marked his second consecutive loss. Despite these setbacks, he remains a top-ranking boxer and is expected to make a comeback soon.

In conclusion, Jessie Vargas is a world-renowned boxer with an impressive record and numerous accomplishments. He has won titles in two weight classes and has successfully defended these titles twice. Along with his technical skills and physical attributes, his dedication and hard work have made him one of the top fighters in the world. Though he has suffered losses, he remains a fierce competitor and a fan favorite, and it will be exciting to watch the next chapters of his career unfold.

Jessie Vargas Fight Record

# Date Age Opponent Result Via
35 Apr 30, 2022 32 Liam Smith Loss TKO10
34 Feb 29, 2020 30 Mikey Garcia Loss UD
33 Apr 26, 2019 29 Humberto Soto Win TKO6
32 Oct 6, 2018 29 Thomas Dulorme Draw SD
31 Apr 21, 2018 28 Adrien Broner Draw MD
30 Dec 15, 2017 28 Aaron Herrera Win UD
29 Nov 5, 2016 27 Manny Pacquiao Loss UD
28 Mar 5, 2016 26 Sadam Ali Win TKO9
27 Jun 27, 2015 26 Timothy Bradley Loss UD
26 Nov 22, 2014 25 Antonio DeMarco Win UD
25 Aug 2, 2014 25 Anton Novikov Win UD
24 Apr 12, 2014 24 Khabib Allakhverdiev Win UD
23 Oct 11, 2013 24 Ray Narh Win UD
22 Mar 16, 2013 23 Wale Omotoso Win UD
21 Dec 7, 2012 23 Vito Gasparyan Win UD
20 Sep 13, 2012 23 Aaron Martinez Win UD
19 May 5, 2012 22 Steve Forbes Win UD
18 Feb 24, 2012 22 Lanardo Tyner Win UD
17 Sep 17, 2011 22 Josesito López Win SD
16 Jul 8, 2011 22 Walter Estrada Win KO2
15 Apr 8, 2011 21 Vivian Harris Win RTD1
14 Feb 24, 2011 21 Cristian Favela Win UD
13 Dec 11, 2010 21 Ramón Montaño Win UD
12 Sep 30, 2010 21 Daniel Sarmiento Win KO1
11 Jun 24, 2010 21 Ernesto Zavala Win KO6
10 May 1, 2010 20 Arturo Morua Win TKO6
9 Feb 25, 2010 20 Robert Luna Jr. Win TKO1
8 Jan 29, 2010 20 Rickey Kinney Win UD
7 Dec 2, 2009 20 Travis Hartman Win TKO2
6 Sep 19, 2009 20 Raul Tovar Win UD
5 Apr 17, 2009 19 Anthony Lenk Win UD
4 Dec 5, 2008 19 Antonio Sorria Win UD
3 Nov 1, 2008 19 Michael Lynks Win RTD2
2 Oct 4, 2008 19 Trenton Titsworth Win UD
1 Sep 5, 2008 19 Joel Gonzalez Win KO1