Devin Vargas

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Devin Vargas
Born (1981-12-25) December 25, 1981 (age 43)
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3+12 in (192 cm)
Reach75+12 in (192 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins24
Wins by KO9
Losses17
Draws0
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2003 Santo Domingo Heavyweight

Devin Vargas (born December 25, 1981) is an American professional boxer. As an amateur, he won a bronze medal at the 2003 Pan American Games and competed at the 2004 Olympics, both in the heavyweight division.

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Amateur career

Vargas had a stellar amateur career prior to turning professional. Vargas was the National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion in 2000 and 2001. [1] In 2003 he stopped Mike Marrone but was stopped inside the distance by eventual winner Charles Ellis. He became US champion in 2003. In international fights he lost twice to Kertson Manswell in 2003 but beat him in 2004 to qualify for the Olympics.

Vargas qualified for the Olympic Games by ending up in first place at the 1st AIBA American 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Tijuana, Mexico. [2] He competed at the 2004 Olympics in Athens as a heavyweight representing the United States. His results were:

Professional career

Vargas turned professional in 2004. He sustained his first defeat by a ranked opponent, Kevin Johnson, in a May 15, 2009 bout. It became clear early in the fight that Vargas was in over his head, being dropped in the 3rd—giving Johnson a massive lead—and again in the 5th round. Bloody and bruised during the latter, Vargas looked like a beaten man, and it was evident that the end was near. The end came with a flurry of combinations unleashed by Johnson early in the 6th round, thus scoring Johnson a TKO; had the fight been left to continue, it would have resulted in knock out. Mercy came when Vargas's corner saw the writing on the wall and, with a toss of a white towel, ended this mismatch, sparing Vargas further injury.

Personal life

He is the younger brother of boxer Dallas Vargas. [1]

Professional boxing record

29 fights22 wins7 losses
By knockout96
By decision121
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Loss20–5 Flag of the United States.svg Andy Ruiz Jr. KO1 (8)2018-03-10 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA
24Win20–4 Flag of the United States.svg Galen BrownKO1 (8)2017-11-04 Flag of the United States.svg Buckhead Fight Club, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
23Win19–4 Flag of the United States.svg Tommy Washington JrUD62017-04-08 Flag of the United States.svg St. Clement's Hall, Toledo, Ohio, USA
22Loss18–4 Flag of the United States.svg Dominic Breazeale TKO3 (10)2014-06-21 Flag of the United States.svg StubHub Center, Carson, California, USA
21Loss18–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason BergmanTKO3 (10)2014-03-28 Flag of the United States.svg Serbian American Cultural Center, Weirton, West Virginia, USAFor NABA - USA heavyweight Title
20Loss18–2 Flag of Poland.svg Andrzej Wawrzyk TKO9 (10) 2011-09-10 Flag of Poland.svg Stadion Miejski, Wroclaw, Poland
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrell NelsonUD82009-09-30 Flag of the United States.svg Russo's On The Bay, Howard Beach, New York, USA
18Loss17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Johnson TKO6 (10)2009-05-15 Flag of the United States.svg Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
17Win17–0 Flag of Belarus.svg Boris ShishporenakUD62009-03-14 Flag of the United States.svg Duke Energy Convention Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
16Win16–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dave BrunelliTKO1 (8)2008-06-30 Flag of the United States.svg Ballys Park Place Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles Davis UD82008-02-09 Flag of the United States.svg Aquarius Hotel, Laughlin, Nevada, USA
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Earl LadsonUD62007-12-05 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg Josh GutcherTKO4 (6)2007-10-02 Flag of the United States.svg Bourbon Street, Merrionette Park, Illinois, USA
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mujaheed MooreUD62007-08-16 Flag of the United States.svg Riverfront Hotel, Toledo, Ohio, USA
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg David SaulsberryTKO2 (4)2006-11-02 Flag of the United States.svg Washington Hilton & Towers, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris RileyUD42006-08-11 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
9Win9–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dione CraigUD62006-05-13 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Toledo, USA
8Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ed PerryMD42005-12-30 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, USA
7Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Albert NewberryKO1 (6)2005-12-07 Flag of the United States.svg Martins West, Woodlawn, Maryland, USA
6Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg David CleageSD42005-10-19 Flag of the United States.svg Andiamo’s, Warren, Michigan, USA
5Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dione CraigUD62005-10-15 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, USA
4Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg David JohnsonUD42005-08-18 Flag of the United States.svg HP Pavilion, San Jose, USA
3Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew SolanoTKO1 (4)2005-07-15 Flag of the United States.svg Gund Arena, Cleveland, USA
2Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Charles BrownKO1 (4)2004-04-16 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Toledo, USA
1Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Adam SmithKO1 (4)2004-11-26 Flag of the United States.svg Sports Arena, Toledo, USA
Sporting positions
Preceded by United States Amateur Heavyweight Champion
2003
Succeeded by

References

  1. 1 2 Saevig, Dan (May 14, 2001). "Brothers in arms: Dallas Vargas pushes Devin to title and beyond". The Blade . Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  2. "Big boys want U.S. to be boxing heavyweight again". Quad-City Times . August 11, 2004. p. 40. Retrieved February 20, 2022 via Newspapers.com.