Francisco Vargas
- January 5, 2024
- Boxer
Quick Facts
Francisco Vargas Biography
| Name | Francisco Vargas |
| Birthday | Dec 25 |
| Birth Year | 1984 |
| Place Of Birth | Tijuana |
| Birth Country | Mexico |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Francisco Vargas is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on December 25, 1984 in Tijuana, Mexico. Boxer nicknamed “El Bandido” who held the WBC super featherweight title from 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he has held NABF and WBO International super featherweight titles and represented Mexico at the Olympic Games.
He and Oscar Valdez are two of the first three Mexican boxers ever to qualify for the Olympics.
At the 2006 Central American Games, Vargas lost to eventual winner Yordenis Ugás 7:14. At the 2007 Pan American Games, Vargas competed at featherweight. He lost to David Souza. At the first qualifier for the 2008 Olympics, Vargas was edged out by Juan Cuellar. At the second qualifier, the 23-year-old beat Franz Mamani and the Canadian southpaw Ibrahim Kamal. Vargas was then outpointed by Brazilian Éverton Lopes 6:11 but shut out Alexis Folleco 5:0 becoming the third Mexican boxer to qualify, after Arturo Santos Reyes and Óscar Valdez. At the Olympics, Vargas defeated Jean de Dieu Soloniaina in his first bout but lost in the round of 16 to Georgian Popescu.
Vargas made his professional debut in March 2010, beating Daniel Calzada by unanimous decision.
He has children.
Francisco Vargas Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Boxer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Francisco Vargas is one of the richest Boxer from Mexico. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francisco Vargas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He grew up in Mexico City and became a 9-time Mexican amateur champion.
His fight against Takashi Miura was named ESPN’s Fight of the Year for 2015. His fight against Orlando Salido the following year received the same honor.
Francisco Javier Vargas Peláez (born December 25, 1984 in Mexico City) is a Mexican professional boxer, also known for his nickname “El Bandido.” As an amateur, Vargas represented Mexico at the 2008 Olympics as a lightweight. He held the WBC super featherweight title between 2015 and 2017.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 8 in |
Francisco Vargas height 5 ft 8 in Francisco weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Francisco Vargas Dating?
According to our records, Francisco Vargas is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Francisco Vargas’s is not dating anyone.
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On December 2, 2016 it was announced that Vargas and Miguel Berchelt would meet on January 29, 2017 at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California for the Vargas’ WBC title. Vargas and Berchelt traded punches in the early rounds, with cuts from Vargas’ previous fights with Takashi Miura and Orlando Salido re-opening. On the latter rounds, Vargas started to slowly fade and Berchelt started to dominate the defending champion. The referee stopped the fight with 2:19 minutes elapsed in the round 11. According to CompuBox Stats, Vargas landed 330 of 1032 punches thrown (32%) and Berchelt landed 430 of his 947 thrown (45%). Vargas stated he lost the fight due to cuts and would eventually want a rematch.
Facts & Trivia
Francisco Ranked on the list of most popular Boxer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Mexico. Francisco Vargas celebrates birthday on December 25 of every year.
On March 14, 2017 Vargas announced he continue his comeback trail on April 12 at Fantasy Springs Casino in California against Rod Salka (24-4, 4 KOs), who was known for his gross mismatch against Danny García in 2014. The bout was scheduled to take place live on ESPN. In front of 1,456 fans in attendance, Vargas continued his comeback trail in defeating Salka, forcing him to retire after round 6. A solid combination put Salka down in round 5. Vargas was working with trainer Joel Díaz for the first time. Vargas started the fight as he always does, beginning on the front foot throwing punches. Salka’s success came when he began to counter Vargas for any shots he missed. Vargas continued with his aggressive which eventually was too much for Salka. CompuBox stats showed that Vargas landed 112 of 415 punches thrown (27%) and Salka landed 75 of his 412 thrown (18%).
What is Fernando Vargas known for?
Fernando Javier Vargas (born December 7, 1977) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1997 to 2007. 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.
Where is the boxer Fernando Vargas now?
Vargas, a 1996 Channel Islands High School graduate, gave his full endorsement to all three sons when they approached him about making boxing a full-time commitment. He trains all three sons, who were born in Oxnard and now live in the Las Vegas area.
Who is Fernando Vargas son?
Sons
Is Fernando Vargas still boxing?
Vargas retired in 2007 with a record of 26 wins (22 KOs) and 5 losses with wins against Yori Boy Campas, Raul Marquez, Ronald Wright, and Ike Quartey, and losses against Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley (twice), and Ricardo Mayorga. He’s hoping his sons get the same exposure he once did.
Did the Vargas brothers win?
Earlier in the night, Vargas’ older brothers, 25-year-old Fernando Vargas Jr. and 21-year-old Amado Vargas, both picked up wins , with Fernando earning a first-round stoppage of Terrance Jarmon and Amado a four-round decision over Anel Dudo.