Manuel Vargas (boxer)

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Manuel Vargas
Born (1981-03-29) March 29, 1981 (age 44)
Other namesChango
Statistics
Weight(s) Flyweight
Light flyweight
Height1.54 m (5 ft 1 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights44
Wins32
Wins by KO16
Losses11
Draws1
No contests0

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. [1]

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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. [2]

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. [3]

Professional boxing record

44 fights32 wins11 losses
By knockout165
By decision166
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
44Loss32–11–1 Francisco Rodríguez Jr. TKO3 (6), 0:4426 Jan 2013Auditorio del Bicentenario, Morelia, Mexico
43Loss32–10–1Johnny GarciaUD622 Aug 2012 Complejo Panamericano, Guadalajara, Mexico
42Win32–9–1Carlos Arturo GonzalesKO2 (?), 2:3822 Jun 2012Arena TKT Box Tour, Aguascalientes, Mexico
41Win31–9–1Javier Marquez ClementeUD828 Apr 2012Deportivo Hugo Sánchez, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico
40Loss30–9–1 Luis Concepción KO1 (10), 1:1611 Aug 2011 Arena Roberto Durán, Panama City, Panama
39Win30–8–1Javier Marquez ClementeRTD7 (10), 3:0022 Jul 2011Explanda de la Feria, San Luis Potosí, Mecico
38Loss29–8–1 Román González UD1219 Mar 2011Plaza San Diego, San Pedro Cholula, MexicoFor WBA Light flyweight title
37Loss29–7–1 Giovani Segura RTD7 (10), 3:0027 Nov 2010Auditorio Municipal de Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
36Loss29–6–1 Ramón García Hirales MD1225 Sep 2010El Foro, Tijuana, MexicoFor interim WBO light flyweight title
35Win29–5–1Michael ArangoRTD5 (10), 3:007 Aug 2010 Estadio Héctor Espino, Hermosillo, Mexico
34Win28–5–1Jesus Ricardo ArmentaTKO1 (8), 1:492 Jul 2010 Auditorium Municipal de Tijuana, Tijuana, Mexico
33Loss27–5–1 Nonito Donaire KO3 (12), 1:3313 Feb 2010 Las Vegas Hilton, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For interim WBA super flyweight title
32Loss27–4–1 Donnie Nietes SD1212 Sep 2009Palenque de la Feria, Tepic, MexicoFor WBO mini flyweight title
31Win27–3–1 Walter Tello UD1214 Feb 2009 Expo Forum, Hermosillo, MexicoRetained interim WBO mini flyweight title
30Win26–3–1 Daniel Reyes KO4 (12), 0:566 Dec 2008Palenque de la Feria, Lagos de Moreno, MexicoWon interim WBO mini flyweight title
29Draw25–3–1 Lorenzo Trejo PTS819 Jul 2008Explanada Tecate, Navojoa, Mexico
28Loss25–3 Rayonta Whitfield MD129 Apr 2008 Bell Auditorium, Augusta, Georgia, U.S. WBO flyweight title eliminator
27Win25–2Julio Cesar Hernandez MoralesUD629 Sep 2007Gimnasio Rodrigo M. Quevedo, Chihuahua City, Mexico
26Win24–2Antonio GaribayTKO6 (10), 2:5018 Aug 2007Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Mexico
25Win23–2Juan EsquerUD1219 Mar 2007Auditorio Municipal, Ciudad Constitución, MexicoWBC light flyweight title eliminator
24Win22–2Valentin LeonUD1016 Dec 2006Plaza de Toros La Sinaloense, Culiacán, Mexico
23Win21–2Fred Heberto ValdezUD619 Aug 2006Centro de Espectaculos Modelo, Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
22Win20–2Arnoldo PerezKO1 (8), 2:004 Mar 2006Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, Mexico
21Win19–2Humberto PoolUD101 Jan 2006Centro de Espectáculos Rancho Grande, Mexicali, Mexico
20Win18–2Diego Hernandez BautistaKO1 (8)2 Sep 2005Centro de Espectaculos Modelo, Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
19Win17–2Victor Orozco MendozaKO2 (4)17 Jun 2005Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
18Win16–2Javier AngelesUD1030 Oct 2004Auditorio General Arteaga, Querétaro, Mexico
17Win15–2Francisco GarciaUD122 Apr 2004Gimnasio de Mexicali, Mexicali, MexicoWon vacant Mexican flyweight title
16Win14–2Francisco SotoTKO2 (4)22 Nov 2003Centro de Espectaculos Alamar, Tijuana, Mexico
15Win13–2Christian HernandezTKO3 (10)3 Nov 2003El Foro, Tijuana, Mexico
14Win12–2Paulino VillalobosUD1230 May 2003Auditorio Morelos, Aguascalientes, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title
13Win11–2 Gilberto Keb Baas KO4 (10)16 Nov 2002Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
12Win10–2Humberto PoolUD1228 Sep 2002Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoRetained WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title
11Win9–2Rodrigo GarciaUD1213 Jul 2002Arena México, Mexico City, MexicoWon WBC Continental Americas light flyweight title
10Win8–2Gonzalo Diaz MontalvoTKO5 (?)4 May 2002Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
9Win7–2Emilio AhuelicanTKO2 (?)23 Mar 2002Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
8Win6–2Oscar MurilloUD101 Dec 2001Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
7Win5–2 Édgar Sosa TKO8 (8)3 Nov 2001Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
6Win4–2Victor Manuel RojasUD81 Sep 2001Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
5Win3–2Aaron DominguezUD828 Jul 2001Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
4Win2–2Mario ReyesTKO1 (4)26 May 2001Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
3Loss1–2Luis Angel MartinezPTS628 Oct 2000Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
2Win1–1Manuel BarrientosPTS65 Aug 2000Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico
1Loss0–1Abel OchoaTKO5 (6)25 Mar 2000 Arena México, Mexico City, Mexico

See also

References

  1. "Manuel Vargas Stops Arango, Estrada Beats Rodriguez".
  2. "Boxing Video: Nonito Donaire on Facing Manuel Vargas".
  3. Ronnie Nathanielz (March 5, 2010). "Manuel Vargas is Placed on Suspension, Says Keith Kizer". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2010-04-10.
Achievements
New title WBO minimumweight champion
Interim Title

December 6, 2008 - September 12, 2009
Lost bid for full title
Vacant
Title next held by
Raul Garcia