Emiliano Vargas

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

Vargas vs. Mills Vargas fought Bryce Mills at the Barclays Center in New York City. He won by stoppage in the fourth round.

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