Francisco Vargas losses
Over 13 years as a professional, Francisco Vargas has compiled a 27-5-2 (19) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. He has five losses against four different opponents, four of them in title fights.
5. Francisco Vargas loses to Guillermo Avila Godinez via split decision
On November 18, 2022 Francisco Vargas faced Guillermo Avila Godinez in a super featherweight bout. Vargas was 37 years old with a record of 27-4-2, and Godinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 2-fight losing streak. Vargas lost via split decision. Went the distance with Godinez.
4. Francisco Vargas loses to José Valenzuela via KO
On April 16, 2022 Francisco Vargas fought José Valenzuela for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title. Vargas was 37 years old with a record of 27-3-2, and Valenzuela was 22 with a record of 11-0. Vargas was coming off a loss, while Valenzuela was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Valenzuela stopped Vargas via KO in the 1st round. Failed to win the vacant title.
3. Francisco Vargas loses to Isaac Cruz via unanimous decision
On June 19, 2021 Francisco Vargas fought Isaac Cruz for the vacant WBC Continental Americas lightweight title. Vargas was 36 years old with a record of 27-2-2, and Cruz was 23 with a record of 21-1-1. Vargas was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cruz was on a 10-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Cruz.
2. Francisco Vargas loses to Miguel Berchelt in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 11, 2019 Francisco Vargas fought Miguel Berchelt for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Vargas was 34 years old with a record of 25-1-2, and Berchelt was 27 with a record of 35-1. Vargas was on a 2-fight winning streak and Berchelt was on a 14-fight winning streak. Berchelt stopped Vargas via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Francisco Vargas loses to Miguel Berchelt via KO
On January 28, 2017 Francisco Vargas defended his WBC super featherweight title against Miguel Berchelt. Vargas was 32 years old with a record of 23-0-2, and Berchelt was 25 with a record of 30-1. Berchelt was on a 9-fight winning streak. Berchelt stopped Vargas via KO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.