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Amado Vargas will return to the Bare Knuckle Boxing Trigon less than four months after his debut knockout. The undefeated super featherweight faces Colin Huntington in the co-main event at BKB Biloxi on Oct.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / October 1

Amado Vargas announces BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing return – and it happens this month

Amado Vargas – the promising undefeated son of legendary world champion Fernando Vargas – returns to the trigon in a matter of weeks. An undefeated boxing prospect in his own right, the youngest of the Vargas brothers made a violent debut in BKB Bare Knuckle earlier this year.

Boxing News / EssentiallySports / September 12

Boxing Legend’s Son Arrested After Car Crash at Universal Studios

Months after footage of a brawl with his younger brother went viral, Fernando Vargas Jr. is back in the news. Only this time, it’s something more serious.

Boxing News / ESPN / September 11

Vargas Jr., son of retired ex-champ, arrested on suspicion of DUI

The son of retired former two-time junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas was involved in a three-vehicle crash Thursday and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / July 26

Amado Vargas KOs James Springer after illegal kick at BKB 57

Bare knuckle fighter James Springer paid for an illegal kick with a brutal knockout loss at BKB 57 on Saturday night at The O2 in London. Springer violated the sport's rules during his bout against Amado Vargas, shoving the prospect through the ropes and following with a kick that sent Vargas to the floor, according to MMA Mania.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 26

Amado Vargas viciously KOs rival after being kicked out of the ring in BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing debut

Amado Vargas was kicked out of the ring by rival James Springer before getting up, dancing and brutally knocking him out. The Vargas Dynasty were in London tonight as brothers Amado and Fernando Vargas Jr made their BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing debuts.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / July 25

The Vargas Dynasty represents boxing royalty – now they’re coming to take over BKB Bare Knuckle

Legendary boxer Fernando Vargas won multiple world titles in his own career, before bringing his sons to the fight game. Just days after 22-year-old Emiliano continued his world title push in the traditional game with a win on Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis’ undercard in New York, his brothers are taking off the gloves altogether.

Fernando Vargas Jr Shares Intense Boxing Training With Motivational Message

Fernando Vargas Jr. is pulling himself back up following his first pro career loss against Callum Walsh. The 29-year-old boxer is putting in a lot of effort in the gym currently, and he used glimpses from it to motivate his followers.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 28

Emiliano Vargas Shines From Southpaw Stance, Stops Bryce Mills in Fourth Round

Emiliano Vargas continues to prove he’s one of boxing’s brightest young stars. The undefeated junior welterweight contender unveiled a new wrinkle to his game Saturday night, fighting almost exclusively from the southpaw stance as he stopped Bryce Mills in the fourth round on the undercard of Jaron “Boots” Ennis vs.

Boxing News / The Spun / May 20

Mexican Sports Reporter Gets Carjacked At Gunpoint On Live TV

A Mexican sports journalist got carjacked at gunpoint during a live TV segment. Fernando Vargas, a longtime sports journalist from Mexico, was doing a segment on Bla, bla, bla deportivo, a Mexican sports show hosted by Ed Martínez on sports platform Activo Deportes.

Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / April 15

BKB Bare Knuckle signs two sons of legendary former world champion boxer Fernando Vargas

BKB Bare Knuckle have added top boxing prospects the Vargas brothers Fernando Jr and Amado to their stable. The duo are sons of the legendary two-time super-welterweight world champion Fernando Vargas, and have amassed impressive records of their own.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / March 1

Emiliano Vargas Passes Toughest Test, Stops Agustin Quintana Before Round 10

Named The Ring’s 2025 Prospect of the Year and fresh off mainstream buzz including a Super Bowl halftime cameo Emiliano Vargas proved Saturday night that hype means nothing without performance.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 9

Xander Zayas And Emiliano Vargas Appear At The Super Bowl

WBA and WBO Junior Middleweight Champion Xander Zayas and Emiliano Vargas made a surprise appearance during the Super Bowl LX halftime show. The two boxers appeared at the Levi Stadium, as they offered a backdrop for rapper and musician Bad Bunny.

Boxing News / HITC / January 18

Viral video shows sons of ex-boxing world champion in Las Vegas hotel brawl

Footage of Fernando Vargas Jr and his brother Amado Vargas fighting in a hotel lobby is picking up steam online. The 29-year-old was last seen in the ring on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, where he faced Irish boxer Callum Walsh.

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Boxing News / Bloody Elbow / January 18

Watch former world champion boxer brawl with his 13-0 brother at Las Vegas hotel

A video is going viral online of Fernando Vargas Jr and his brother Amado Vargas brawling in a hotel lobby. The 29-year-old last fought inside the ring on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford, when he took on Irish boxer, Callum Walsh.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / September 14, 2025

Callum Walsh Deals Fernando Vargas Jr. His First Defeat at Allegiant Stadium

Las Vegas, Nevada — On a historic night headlined by Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford, junior middleweight prospect Callum Walsh cemented his rising-star status by handing Fernando Vargas Jr.

Callum Walsh outclasses Fernando Vargas Jr in Las Vegas

The 24-year-old Cork man earned a wide unanimous-decision victory in his biggest career test to date.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / September 10, 2025

Callum Walsh Talks Almost Missing Out On Canelo-Crawford & Fernando Vargas Jr

Junior middleweight contender Callum Walsh is aiming to steal the spotlight on one of the year’s biggest stages: the September 13 showdown between Canelo Alvarez vs.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 29, 2025

Emiliano Vargas On A Collision Course With Teofimo Lopez?

Emiliano Vargas believes his time is coming and soon. The undefeated 21 year-old junior welterweight prospect says he expects to be ready for a 140-pound world title shot within his next three or four fights.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / July 25, 2025

Shane Mosley knocked opponent out cold before he hit the ground in a thrilling world title fight

Shane Mosley rendered a rival unconscious with a thunderous punch. In his esteemed career, ‘Sugar’ proved his punching power beyond doubt, scoring many a fantastic finish.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 23, 2025

Oscar De La Hoya ruthlessly knocked out boxing legend with a devastating combination back in 2002

Oscar De La Hoya brutally stopped a two-time world champion. At the peak of his powers, ‘The Golden Boy’ was sensational to watch, mesmerizing fans with his lightning hands and sublime skills.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / April 24, 2025

The Dynamic Duo of Fernando & Emiliano Vargas Head to Las Vegas

It was a packed media workout at the Westside Boxing Club gym in Los Angeles, CA, on Wednesday, and to open things up was undefeated junior welterweight prospect Emiliano Vargas (13-0, 11 KOs) working out with his father and former two-time junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / May 25, 2024

Emiliano Fernando Vargas Returns on Rafael Espinoza-Sergio Chirino Undercard

LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2024) — Junior welterweight prospect Emiliano Fernando Vargas is ready for the next step. The Las Vegas uber talent will fight in his first scheduled eight-rounder against battle-tested veteran Jose Zaragoza on Friday, June 21, inside BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.