Best fights of Gregorio Vargas
Over 17 years as a professional, Gregorio Vargas has compiled a 45-9-1 (31) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gregorio Vargas KOs Tracy Harris Patterson
On July 11, 1998 Gregorio Vargas fought Tracy Harris Patterson for the vacant IBA super featherweight title. Vargas was 27 years old with a record of 37-6-1, and Patterson was 33 with a record of 61-5-1. Vargas was on a 3-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Tracy Harris Patterson via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Gregorio Vargas KOs Paul Hodkinson
On April 28, 1993 Gregorio Vargas fought Paul Hodkinson for the WBC featherweight title. Vargas was 22 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Hodkinson was 27 with a record of 22-1-1. Vargas was on a 9-fight winning streak and Hodkinson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Paul Hodkinson via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Gregorio Vargas loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On March 18, 2000 Gregorio Vargas fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Vargas was 29 years old with a record of 40-6-1, and Jr. was 23 with a record of 22-0. Vargas was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
4. Gregorio Vargas defeats Ben Tackie
On January 16, 1999 Gregorio Vargas fought Ben Tackie for the vacant IBA Americans, WBC Continental Americas, and WBC Continental Americas lightweight titles. Vargas was 28 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Tackie was 25 with a record of 18-0. Vargas was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tackie was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Vargas won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
5. Gregorio Vargas loses to John John Molina via unanimous decision
On April 22, 1994 Gregorio Vargas fought John John Molina for the IBF super featherweight title. Vargas was 23 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Molina was 29 with a record of 34-3. Vargas was coming off a loss, while Molina was on a 13-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Molina.
6. Gregorio Vargas loses to Kevin Kelley via unanimous decision
On December 4, 1993 Gregorio Vargas defended his WBC featherweight title against Kevin Kelley. Vargas was 23 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Kelley was 26 with a record of 36-0. Vargas was on a 11-fight winning streak and Kelley was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Vargas lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Kelley.
7. Gregorio Vargas KOs Reggie Sanders
On April 30, 2004 Gregorio Vargas faced Reggie Sanders. Vargas was 33 years old with a record of 44-8-1, and Sanders was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was coming off a loss. Vargas stopped Reggie Sanders via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Gregorio Vargas defeats Gary Balletto
On October 31, 2003 Gregorio Vargas fought Gary Balletto for the vacant IBU lightweight title. Vargas was 33 years old with a record of 43-7-1, and Balletto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vargas won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Gregorio Vargas KOs Christopher Saluday
On October 26, 2002 Gregorio Vargas faced Christopher Saluday. Vargas was 31 years old with a record of 41-7-1, and Saluday was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was coming off a win. Vargas stopped Christopher Saluday via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Gregorio Vargas KOs Porfirio Hernandez
On November 15, 1991 Gregorio Vargas defended his Mexico and Mexican featherweight titles against Porfirio Hernandez. Vargas was 21 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vargas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vargas stopped Porfirio Hernandez via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.