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Manuel Vargas

b. 1981

Mexican boxer

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About Manuel Vargas

Born 1981. Manuel Vargas is a Mexican boxer.

Manuel Vargas (born 29 March 1981) is a Mexican former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2013. He held the interim WBO minimumweight title from 2008 to 2009.

Professional career

Interim WBO Minimumweight title Vargas became the interim WBO minimumweight title by beating the Colombian Daniel Reyes on December 6, 2008.

WBO Minimumweight title He fought Donnie Nietes on September 12, 2009 for the full version of the WBO title. However, he lost the bout by split decision. He wanted to challenge Shaquille in boxing for the Shaq Versus.

Interim WBA Super Flyweight title On February 13, 2010, Vargas moved up three divisions in order to challenge interim WBA super flyweight title holder Nonito Donaire on less than three days short notice and lost the bout by third round knockout. In the post-fight drug test, has a son names oscar vargas Vargas tested positive for hydrocodone as was suspended for an indefinite period of time.

Professional boxing record

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Important facts

Born
29 March 1981, Lagos de Moreno
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Boxer
Nationality
Mexico, Mexicans

People in Manuel Vargas's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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Nonito Donaire
b. 1982
Boxer
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Donnie Nietes
b. 1982
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Daniel Reyes
b. 1987
Association football player

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Manuel Vargas?

Mexican boxer

When was Manuel Vargas born?

Manuel Vargas was born on 29 March 1981 in Lagos de Moreno.

What is Manuel Vargas's occupation?

Manuel Vargas is a boxer.

What nationality is Manuel Vargas?

Manuel Vargas is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Manuel Vargas

· Wikidata: Q3845065

· DBpedia: Manuel Vargas (boxer)

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